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Cognus Therapies trains 28 members of school staff across 10 Secondary Schools in Sutton, once a week for 10 weeks
Tamara Rainsley (SaLT) and Alex Porter (SaLT) have delivered the accredited ELKLAN training to 28 member of school staff across the Sutton Local Authority. This training was hosted by Harris Academy, Sutton and ran from the 22nd February to the 7th June 2023. The purpose of the training is to develop educational staff to support […]Cognus Education Safeguarding Team deliver training for staff in the SEND Service – promoting cross-team collaboration.
On 3rd May, Steve Welding (E-Safety Advisor) and Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) from the Education Safeguarding Team were invited along to attend the ‘SEND Wednesday Workshop’. They delivered training to 17 members of staff from the SEND Service, which focused on the importance of professional curiosity. The team were able to talk through some […]Year 11 alternative provision
The Attendance Support Team received a referral from an alternative provision, for support with a Year 11 pupil. This pupil was classed as severely absent (less than 50% attendance) and there were concerns about the impact on their education and future outcomes. The Education Welfare Officer worked with the school, parent, and pupil to try […]Cognus Education Safeguarding Team deliver training for staff at The Change Foundation UK
On Wednesday 26th April, Steve Welding (E-Safety Advisor) and Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) from the Education Safeguarding Team delivered training to 18 members of staff from The Change Foundation UK. ‘The training educated our team on the legal and legislative changes to safeguarding procedures. It also updated our team on the safeguarding resources that […]Deaf Awareness Week 1st – 7th May 2023
Deaf Awareness Week happens every year in May. It is run by the UK council on Deafness and this year it will run from the 1st to the 7th May. The theme this year is deaf inclusion. This year’s theme highlights how hearing loss impacts daily life and how others can help support deaf people. […]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 […]Read more on Support to understand a young person’s autistic identity
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 […]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 […]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 […]Read more on Teamwork and Music Making at the High Ashurst Residential March 2023