Professionals

Podcasts

Cognus’ Education Untapped podcast provides educationalists and parents/carers with monthly guidance and information to support young people’s learning and wellbeing. All episodes will draw upon current educational and clinical practice and will provide you with useful strategies to use in the classroom and at home.

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Attendance

If you are worried about a young person’s attendance, remember – Attendance is Everyone’s Business! Contact the young person’s Virtual School Advisor and the rest of the Network to arrange an attendance meeting where an attendance Action plan can be developed. Attendance action plan template  If EBSA is the main barrier to attendance, work through the […]

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School moves, transition and Admissions

Children who are looked-after are given first priority for school places and schools are expected to admit them without reference to the oversubscription criteria and without delay. Every Sutton looked-after child has a Virtual School case manager who can assist with school admissions and support their transition. Here is some additional guidance: School admissions information […]

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Suspensions and Exclusions

Please refer to the resources here, aimed at supporting professionals to working together to avoid suspensions and exclusions.  If a child with a social worker has a suspension or is permanently excluded, schools must inform the social worker.  Please also consider requesting support through the Vulnerable Pupils Panel if a child is at high risk […]

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Attendance

Good school attendance is vital and can also act as a protective factor for many of our children and young people, especially those subject to child in need or child protection plans.  See below for a list of resources/ guidance and please also refer to our ‘education consultation’ section if you’d like to book a […]

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