Breaking the silence: children’s voices and Ofsted
The public consultation on the proposed changes to Ofsted’s inspection framework was not fit for purpose as far as gathering…
‘Surviving’ the final term as a TEP
It’s the final term of training, hopefully your thesis will soon be handed in and work is still coming in…
10 ideas for working successfully with adolescents
There are some people who just love working with adolescents and those of you who do will, I guess, already…
Applying critical pedagogy to re-imagine education and empower communities
My experiences as an Educational Psychologist and home educating parent have given me cause to ask the questions; what is…
Resources: The Engagement Profile
The Engagement Profile’s core approach is that “sustainable learning can only occur when there is meaningful engagement” (Engagement 4 Learning)….
Resources: ACT Conversation Cards
‘ACT Conversation Cards are a therapeutic tool for working with values in line with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy’ (Hayes & …
Ian: a short film about inclusion
“Ian” is a short, animated film based on the life and experiences of nine year old Ian from Argentina. The…
Resources: The Sensory Profile
I find the Dunn Sensory Profile a useful tool in relation to explaining some behaviours and use it as a…
VIG: an animation
This short animated film about Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) was commissioned by Cornwall Council and made by two talented 2nd…
EPs and INSETs: a reflection on practice for in-service teacher training.
Throughout my training I have had placements across three Educational Psychology Services (EPS’) and recently I’ve been thinking about the…