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Support to understand a young person’s autistic identity

Staff within Cognus supported a young person who had heightened anxiety, difficulties with friendships, expressing their feelings and understanding their autism diagnosis. They knew a little about autism but weren’t happy to share this with others.  They were experiencing meltdowns in the playground and school were struggling to find the best approach. We carried out […]

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Striving to independence

“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” – Denis Watley Being independent as a student with special needs can be challenging, but it is also an important task to accomplish. Carla Bester, Occupational Therapist (OT) has been working with a group of students at […]

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Post 16 Therapies staff collaborate through Microsoft Teams channel to share resources and good practice

Cognus Post 16 Therapies staff collaborate through Microsoft Teams channel to share resources and good practice Ashlea Stephens (Speech and Language Therapist, SaLT) and Emma Perridge (Occupational Therapist, OT) lead the Post 16 team at Cognus and in March 2022, they set up a Post 16 communication channel on Microsoft Teams to connect all members […]

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Teamwork and Music Making at the High Ashurst Residential March 2023

Sutton Music Trust is open-minded and passionate about engaging with and celebrating all forms of music and all abilities. Students united by a love of music attended the High Ashurst residential to build friendships and make lasting memories. On the 10th of March, 44 young musicians arrived at High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre in Dorking […]

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Sutton Music Service becomes a Charity!

On 1st April, the Music Service is evolving into a charity. For more details, please visit their dedicated website Sutton Music Trust

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Bringing a smile to the faces of pupils after their first block of smiLE therapy

Bringing a smile 😊 to the faces of Year 5 and 6 pupils as their skills and confidence grow after their first block of smiLE therapy delivered by Jessica Wood, speech and language therapist at Cognus Therapies! Jessica Wood, one of our speech and language therapists, had the exciting opportunity to deliver her first block […]

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SMS Celebrates 125 Years of Sutton United F.C.

Students from Sutton Music Service were thrilled to perform for the fans at Sutton United football club. Sharing their love of music with the local community was a fantastic experience and something we hope to do more of in the future. Read the full story by visiting the Music Service’s dedicated website – SMS Celebrates […]

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Therapies Post 16 team hosts interactive shopping and budgeting stall at PfA Event.

Cognus Therapies Post 16 team hosts interactive shopping and budgeting stall at the London Borough of Sutton Preparing for Adulthood Event. On Thursday 24th November 2022, the London Borough of Sutton (LBS) hosted a Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) event at the Sutton Life Centre. South London Partnership kindly sponsored the event and Sam Clark (Local […]

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Inspiring future teachers with Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)

Sutton Music Service advocates musical learning for all children and young people. Through our partnership with the Sutton SCITT and the University of Roehampton, we support the development of music provision and participation in schools to help young people go on amazing musical journeys! On Wednesday, 8th February, Sutton Music Service welcomed trainee teachers from […]

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Education Safeguarding Team Developing Bitesize Content and Upskilling Others

In April 2021, the team had a discussion around developing training opportunities for Designated Safeguarding Leads.  They decided to pilot some bitesize training materials based on key safeguarding themes, that schools could use to enhance staff CPD. ‘There is never enough time to fit everything in.  Sometimes the Safeguarding Awareness Training can be overwhelming for […]

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