New blog on blocked care in education. How educators' relationships with children, families, colleagues, and services can become characterised by defensiveness, inflexibility, and negative narratives. epinsight.com/post/blocked-c…

Feedback from parents and children told us they weren’t clear on what the role of an educational psychologist is. Here is a video showing a day in the life of our educational psychologist Niamh, just one of the ways we are increasing awareness of our service 🎥

Are you an Assistant EP? Or are you a qualified EP who works with Assistant EPs / oversees their work? Research participants needed for my thesis study exploring the role and impact of Assistant EPs! Please see flyer below and link. tinyurl.com/3a52rz39 #twittereps

Hoping that these translations will be as useful to families, schools and EPs that the last set were. #TwitterEPs

In England, more than 500 children a day are referred to NHS mental health services for anxiety. That's one every three minutes, and nearly four thousand a week. This rate has more than doubled since the pre-pandenic era. The scale and consequences of this crisis are seismic.

Delivering town wide training for Anxiety, Stress and Low mood to support staff discussing our early intervention packs with Jessica Oswald 🧠🌱📚 #twittereps

Attended a powerful learning event today, discussing permanent exclusions within the North East & LA, and how we can all drive change moving forward. We had the opportunity to share our team's research exploring Y7 PEXs 🙌🏼 James Weetman Jessica Oswald #twittereps

Important report from the NCB challenging the notion that young people need to be a in a 'stable place' to access therapeutic support. Particularly important given how unstable some children's lives can be through no fault of their own: ncb.org.uk/sites/default/…

I’m still looking for one more EP if anyone would like to speak with me? Thanks. #twittereps

🧠 EPs support the mental health and wellbeing of children & young people in work we do every day. The AEP want members to thrive & be able to offer the best support to those who need it. Here is an important reminder to look after your wellbeing first 💚#WorldMentalHealthDay

Every day in primary school, children *could* have 30mins of 'free time' where they can work on what they like. Read a book, draw, paint, continue working on a model, research, run outside, play. It would probably be one of the most creative parts of their day. #Teachappy

Ainsley delivered a workshop on ‘supporting children showing signs of anxiety’ at Forehill Primary wellbeing event for parents. It was a great evening and was very well attended by staff and parents.

After our basic needs have been met, we need resources in the following four areas: bonding, mastery, meaning and skills. The Resilience Ball framework developed by Dr Cath Lowther (2022) explores how we deal with challenges.

Trainee Educational Psychologists in Scotland are calling for an urgent review of funding. With over 25% of funding eroded by inflation, it’s time for change. #TwitterEPs Scottish Labour ScotGov Education British Psychological Society BPS DECP Aberdeenshire EPS Moray EPS

New resource added to our website 'Blank's Levels of Questioning' blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/in/ieps/resour…

Tiled graphics for each area of the policy enables settings to share key points with their wider community. 'A whole school approach to positive relationships & behaviour is the most effective way of supporting wellbeing for children & young people.' #belonging Argyll and Bute Council Education Service

I wrote an Article about the Netflix drama, Adolescence. I’ll try to post the pdf because it’s behind a paywall (but you might be able read it for free below) thetimes.com/life-style/par…

Hi everyone, We're looking for an Assistant Psychologist to come and join us in Hartlepool's Virtual School. If you, or someone you know, would be interested please have a look at the post below: northeastjobs.org.uk/job/ASSISTANT_…

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