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Ashlea Stephens (Speech and Language Therapist) and Emma Perridge (Occupational Therapist) interview Dan Levey (England Disability Cricketer and Coach Mentor for The Change Foundation).
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The Cognus Safeguarding team bring their expertise together to discuss what schools need to consider when planning and leading residential visits, and what best practice looks like. Useful CPD for any visit leader - either experienced or leading a visit for the first time.
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Tamara Rainsley (Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist) is joined by Jessica Wood (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist) to discuss the journey to becoming a fully qualified speech and language therapist. Discussing all things university, placement, competencies, employment and much more
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Three Educational Psychologists (EPs), Dr Lisa Carmody, Dr Jo Suchy, and Dr Kate Payne, share their reflections on being an EP during a pandemic. This includes the challenges they faced in their professional and personal lives, the positive changes they noticed, and the learning points from their experiences.
Tune in to the next episode where we discuss supporting children and young people with returning to school.
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Ashlea Stephens (Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Post 16 Lead for Cognus Therapies) interviews Luke Fox, an autistic adult with a language disorder from Sutton. Luke was shortlisted for a Sutton Community Award in the category of Outstanding Young Person in February 2021. We will be hearing from Luke about his experiences in education as well as his huge achievements in disability football and theatre. Luke is passionate about ensuring people with disabilities receive the relevant recognition for their talents and are included in society in a positive and respectful way. Ashlea and Luke worked hard as a team to produce this podcast, requiring many drafts, rehearsals and edits to allow for Luke’s language difficulties. However, the finished product is proof that there should be ‘No Limits on Learning’ for the young people we work with!
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Cognus' Traveller Education Team talk about the work that they do and the impact it has on schools and families for one of the most vulnerable groups within education and society.
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Hosted By Sasha-Gay Brown and Carolyn Ankrah
Four Sutton children looked after and education advisor Carolyn Ankrah, take over this podcast episode to discuss enrichment activities, excite and tantalise us with music they created from a music production workshop. Our Sutton children explore the benefits and importance of enrichment as well as upcoming activities for other children and young people can take part in. -
Hosted by Sasha-Gay Brown and Bianca Powell-Norris
Part 2 of this episode, we are joined by Caroline Ekoku and Joseph Amuah, who through their respective organisations provide support to NEET young people. Throughout this session they discuss some of the commonalities resulting in young people becoming NEET, succinctly outline the provisions of their organisation and share thought provoking recommendations. -
This podcast by two of members of our attendance service, discusses how establishing consistent attendance patterns at an early age, lay the solid foundations for a child’s the future.
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The Cognus SEND team are excited to share with you our first podcast! If you would like to gain a further understanding on the ‘life of an EHCP Coordinator’ please take a listen. Our podcast will enable you to delve deeper into what the role of an EHCP Coordinator is, understand more about the individual Coordinators and why we are all so passionate in supporting our children, young people, families and schools. If you would like further information or have any questions about anything discussed in the podcast, we would love to hear your comments so please send these to [email protected].’
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In this episode we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Week. Two of our therapists speak to two families who are active members of the Down Syndrome community both locally and nationally. They discuss some of their personal experiences and how we can all work towards raising our awareness and attitudes. It's a special one. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Rebecca Duffus is joined by Andrew Whitehouse, who is a specialist in neurodiversity and behaviour.
Join us as we unpick who is challenging who in relation to 'challenging behaviour', the impact of dual diagnoses, why there are links with anxiety, the exhaustion of masking and how to reflect to ensure you are supporting autistic students to the best of your ability. We also discuss how to be kinder to yourselves as parents and professionals while ensuring you are striving to include autistic young people and help them to ‘find their groove’.
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Welcome to the Cognus Safeguarding Teams podcast. Today, the Cognus Safeguarding manager discusses the pros and cons of effective multi agency working in the child protection arena and the importance of information sharing between agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children.
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Hosted by Sasha-Gay Brown
Does the relationship between a child and carer predict adult behaviour?
On this episode King's College London's Researcher and Project Manager for the pioneering Best Services Research Project (The first randomized control trial relating to treatment for Looked After Children) Dr Udita Iyengar discuss the controversial topic of Attachment. -
Hosted by Sasha-Gay Brown
Saira Jones and Yusef McCormack- established entrepreneurs and professionals who defined the odds and stereotypes of the care system. In this episode, they share with us their experiences at school particularly around confidentiality, relationships, bullying, creativity as well as steps to improve the educational experience for Children Looked After -
Hosted by Sasha-Gay Brown
Saira Jones and Yusuf McCormack- established entrepreneurs and professionals who defied the odds and stereotypes of the care system. In this episode, they share with us their experiences at school particularly around confidentiality, relationships, bullying, creativity as well as steps to improve the educational experience for Children Looked After
