Cognus’ Paving the Way service is made up of a multi-disciplinary team. The team provides support for children and young people with a range of difficulties, including social communication, attention and concentration, and anxiety.
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Early Intervention Service
Paving the Way is specifically for primary aged children attending a school in the London Borough of Sutton, aged between 5-11 years, and those transitioning into year 7. A menu of tailored services may include:
Individualised one-to-one sessions with the child
Targeted group work to develop resilience and reduce anxiety
Individualised one-to-one support for parents and carers which includes home visits and strategies
Advice, consultation meetings with the school, information giving and signposting useful information and resources
Screenings and reports for presenting neurodevelopmental difficulties. These may be assessed by Children’s and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) (See Element 2 below for further details)
'Very thorough service and very supportive of family and child's needs. Also the needs of the school in terms of behaviour displayed by the child.'
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Calibre Audio is a national charity which provides audiobooks to people with any form of print disability - this is any special educational need, long term health condition or disability which impacts on the ability to read print. Audiobooks make books and stories accessible to all.
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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’ 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.