Cognus’ Hearing and Vision Education Services (HaVES) supports children and young people up to 25 years old who have a hearing, visual or multi-sensory impairment.
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The Hearing and Vision Education Serviceteam provides flexible support to children and their families through the pre-school years and beyond, enabling each child to achieve their full potential. We work closely with parents/carers in the early years, visiting babies and toddlers at home. When pupils start school, we continue to visit and advise staff.
Children are referred to the Hearing and Vision Education Service team via many sources including Paediatricians, Audiology and Ophthalmologists. We welcome opportunities to work jointly with other services such as Portage / Playwise CIC who may themselves refer children to us. Many youngsters are also identified by Special Educational Need Coordinators (SENCOs) at school and some parents contact the service directly.
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Educational Psychology is the practice of applying psychological theories and ideas to the difficulties that can arise for pupils, teachers, families and schools. EPs will use consultation to help deliver their services. This involves bringing psychology to discussions with adults and young people.
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Cognus Therapies comprises of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Senior Therapy Assistants. We are a large and diverse team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
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These services are NOT commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton Council. Acorn to oak education is a local social enterprise that supports families with SEN learners through coaching for parents and carers, help with finding a school or college and by providing SEND advice.