Cognus – Page 25 of 30 – No limits on learning

PostPosted: 13 May 2021Posted in Headlines

Executive functions: working memory and attention

Dr Lisa Carmody and Dr Kate Payne (Educational Psychologists) introduce two components of executive functions: working memory and attention. ‘Working memory’ is the capacity to hold in mind information to carry out a task. ‘Sustained attention’ is the capacity to pay attention to a task, despite low interest or distractions. Some children or young people […]

PostPosted: 11 May 2021Posted in Headlines

Cognus Outdoor Education Adviser sees educational visits starting to return

A month after the return to school for the majority of children, the DfE amended their guidance to allow schools to undertake ‘day visits’ again from the 12th April. This news was hugely welcome as other than a few visits during the autumn term, these have been unable to take place for most of the last year. Educational […]

PostPosted: 10 May 2021Posted in Headlines

Raising the aspirations for Sutton’s Children Looked After and Care Leavers

Sutton Virtual School is working with Widening Participation teams at Solent University and St. George’s Hospital to raise aspirations for Sutton’s Children Looked After and Care Leavers. We are supporting a series of workshops designed to help young people into University, including information for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the 19th May and a Care […]

PostPosted: 7 May 2021Posted in Headlines

School Improvement Coaching programme in partnership with TT Education

The School Improvement team appreciate the tremendous job our school leaders do every day, to create a better future for the children and young people within Sutton. This has never been a small task. However, during the past year, the demands of Covid-19 have put them and their teams under intense pressure, significantly increasing their […]

PostPosted: 6 May 2021Posted in Headlines

Executive functions: Introduction

Sasha-Gay Brown (Trauma and Attachment Advisor, Virtual School) and Dr Kate Payne (Educational Psychologist) introduce the executive function and trauma series. Executive function is an umbrella term for the interrelated cognitive processes involved in executing a task. It helps to monitor and control our thoughts and actions. Some children and young people may have had […]

PostPosted: 6 May 2021Posted in Headlines

SIASS, Working collaboratively to listen and intervene to support families

“Family willing to rebuild trust…. One of the most important things is training and understanding.” -Mum SIASS (Sutton Information Advice and Support Service) recently received a phone call from a mother distressed by her child’s home learning arrangement. She expressed that she was afraid that the child would become aggressive towards the tutor or damage […]

PostPosted: 5 May 2021Posted in Headlines

Paving the Way go virtual and boost self-esteem for their families!

During the Easter break Paving the Way launched their first virtual family workshop. The workshops, that were previously held in children’s centres around the borough to provide support for families during the holidays, have moved online with great success. The first session was run by Ann, Kemi and Sarah and we learnt about self-esteem using a mixture […]

PostPosted: 4 May 2021Posted in Headlines

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) gain support during COVID

It has been a very different experience to be a newly qualified teacher this academic year, with many newly qualified teachers having had limited opportunities to teach children face to face and therefore having to adapt their skills to virtual mediums. Schools have fully returned to face to face learning over the past month, and NQTs have embraced the opportunity to hone their craft once again in […]

PostPosted: 30 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

Sutton Music Service Kickstarts Singing in Sutton with Friday Afternoons

Over the past year, Sutton Music Service has been working hard to keep children and young people singing, despite the ongoing challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. With the return to schools on 8th March came the welcome return of music-making and, in particular, singing. This term, we are thrilled to be working with one […]

PostPosted: 29 Apr 2021Posted in Headlines

Primary and Junior National Offer Day 16th April 2021

Every year, families apply for their children to start school for the following September. This year was particularly challenging for the Admissions Team, as schools were unable to offer their usual open days and were closed due to lockdown restrictions. This meant that schools had to arrange virtual tours via their websites and were unable […]