Training and Development

Social Worker Training

Sutton Virtual School are pleased to launch our CPD programme for 2023-24 with the golden thread theme of ‘Change Makers’. Please see the Social Worker CPD Programme for the individual training session dates, designed to provide ongoing support to SW’s. The programme outline on the flyer contains links to sign up to the virtual Teams […]

Training Testimonials

The Education Safeguarding Team are available to lead bespoke training within your school or setting. We offer a flexible delivery, either face-to-face or virtual dependent on your individual need or preference. Please contact hayley.cameron@cognus.org.uk to discuss pricing or to make a booking. Testimonial from our virtual delivery ‘The training was superb. It made us reflect as a school […]

Bitesize Safeguarding Training Videos and Accompanying Slides

Recording and Slides for September 2024 All Staff Safeguarding Refresher and Updates to KCSIE September 2024 – Training Print All Staff Safeguarding Refresher and Updates to KCSIE September 2024 – TRANSCRIPT Recording and Slides for June 2024 Learning from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews – Training Print Recording and slides for March 2024 Child Sexual Exploitation, […]

Training

Keep a Sutton wide eye out to anticipate need – e.g.: BLM coordinated response to safeguard young people in all Sutton schools. We regularly invite the anti-racism practice lead in Sutton and colleagues from police to our DSL update sessions to provide updates and discuss local risk. We have also been engaging with Stop Hate […]

Training

You said: Secondary DSL meetings are too short if visitors are invited along to share information. We did: In the summer term, we asked for feedback from schools regarding the future delivery of meetings. 92% of Secondary DSLs wanted to keep the structure the same. Going forward, we will add some time on to the meetings for […]

Upcoming Training and Events

Click on the images for further information on the training and events offered LBS Training Offer Fully funded training for school staff through the LBS training offer, delivered by the Educational Psychology Service. Click on the image for further information and book via this link ELSA Development Day Suicide – exploring attitudes around suicide and […]

SACRE Support

Cognus is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to maintain a Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) on their behalf. Sutton’s SACRE provides advice to local authority school’s (not including Voluntary Aided or Voluntary Controlled Schools) on all aspects of its provision for Religious Education (RE), including: For SACRE’s annual reports and meeting […]

Early Career Teachers

Cognus works collaboratively with schools to support, guide, challenge and provide strategies to improve the quality of teaching for those new to the teaching profession in the local area. Previously termed Newly Qualified Teachers, the Early Teacher Framework was launched in September 2021. It is a statutory requirement that Early Career Teacher undertake a two […]

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

At Cognus, we collaborate with Sutton teaching schools to deliver a comprehensive and appropriate suite of training that meets local need. We upskill local professionals ensuring that our Sutton providers have highly skilled, knowledgeable teams, aware of the latest national standards and best practice. Certifications for Professional Development (CPD) courses specialises in distance learning opportunities […]

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.