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HIEP aspiring EPs virtual information sessions
2022-11-01 16:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | ...
Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Educational Psychology (HIEP) run two sessions a year led by qualified and trainee educational psychologists (EPs). These sessions offer individuals the opportunity to hear experiences of and ask questions about:
– What it’s like to be an EP
– How to become an EP
– The application process for the training
– Being on the training course
These are free sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Upcoming sessions…
November 2022: Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd
February 2023: Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th
All sessions 4.30- 5.30pm
To sign up, visit: https://bit.ly/3PU7tOp

Nurture Network
2022-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 | ...
Join our Nurture Network which aims to provide a safe space for school staff who wish to develop and grow their nurturing practices. Our network meets once a term to provide support for one another as well share experiences & knowledge. The aim of this network is to develop nurturing practices in schools in order to provide the best possible support to those children with social, emotional & behavioural difficulties.
Dates for networking events:

Friday 4th November – 1 – 3pm – Using the Boxall Profile
Friday 24th February – 1 – 3pm – The Nurture Group Curriculum
Friday 9th June – 1 – 3 pm – Including parents & carers

Advanced skills in Dynamic Assessment
2022-11-09 09:30 - 16:00 | ...
This workshop is designed to develop practitioners’ existing skills in dynamic assessment, specifically through the means of using a video-enhanced feedback approach. The digital feedback approach will be demonstrated as an effective means of feeding back the results of dynamic assessment in such a way as to promote the potential success of a subsequent intervention plan. The training is suitable for those who have attended previous dynamic assessment training and who wish to develop their existing skills further using video and evidence-based outcomes.

How to develop your practitioner skills in Dynamic Assessment
2022-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | ...
This event is for EPs that are interested in learning more about our BPS accredited certification programme. We will explain the benefits of being involved in the programme, what requirements there are for obtaining the Level 2 (entry level for EPs) practitioner certificate, and we will give you a glimpse of some of the additional resources that are available for Level 2 registrants.

Sexual Abuse & Mental Health: Reducing the impact of abuse on mental health
2022-11-18 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
Cost + VAT
Researched and produced in collaboration with Paul Scates Peer Specialist, Campaigner and Survivor of Sexual Abuse, this important and timely conference focuses on the important issue of sexual abuse and mental health and reducing the impact of abuse on mental health.
Follow event news and updates on Twitter using the hashtag #AbuseMH
There is a 20% discount available with code hsuk20edpsy

SEDSConnective- Making the connections: A journey in hypermobility and neurodivergent research
2022-11-20 14:30 - 16:00 | ...
Exclusive presentation by the leading researchers in neurodivergence and symptomatic hypermobility. Dr Jessica Eccles MRCPsych MSc PhD, Clinical Senior Lecturer, MQ/Versus Arthritis Fellow speaking on her team’s research to date and in the future on neurodivergence, anxiety, fatigue, pain and hypermobility.
Dr Lisa Quadt, Research Fellow in Clinical Neuroscience. Presenting on her latest paper about neurodivergent children and young people, chronic fatigue and the role of inflammation in this relationship.

Dynamic Mediated Learning Skills Level 1
2022-11-30 09:30 - 16:00 | ...
This course is aimed at educational psychologists, teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, parents and related professionals who are interested in learning about mediated learning and what it can offer their practice when working daily with children and young people. It is a precursor to our Level 2 course ‘Rethink Learning using Dynamic Assessment’. Information on how to effect systemic change in a school (The Dynamic School) is also covered.

EBSA Horizons: Emotional Based School Avoidance online CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2022-12-05 | ...
The EBSA Horizon online course for Educational Psychologists, seeks to continue to build on the shift in the narrative, moving away from the language of school refusal, and to present an alternative model of EBSA, in which the child’s voice is at the heart of assessment and intervention, and emphasis is placed on understanding EBSA in the context of interacting, child, home and school-based factors.
The course is in an eLearning format which can be taken at your own pace, and used as a reference guide to come back to over time. It also includes a host of useful resources which can be utilised in your practice, reflective activities to facilitate your learning, and a space for the EP community to ask questions and share thoughts between us.

TEPICC Autumn 2022 event: Intersectionality, identity and power with Dr Jason Apaloo-Shonibare
2022-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 | ...
The members of Trainee Educational Psychologists’ Initiative for Cultural Change (TEPICC) invite TEPs and EPs to join us in an event with guest speaker Dr Jason Apaloo-Shonibare on Tuesday 6th December, 6:30pm-8pm.
Jason will be presenting his research which explored the intersections of racism and ableism for students who identified as from South Asian, African and/or Caribbean heritage and who also had a Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND). This will include reflections about in which ways we may choose to align ourselves with our race, culture and ability-based identities, the role of power and systemic influence in these decisions, as well as conceptual applications to the education sector and wider community.

Rethink learning using Dynamic Assessment
2022-12-07 09:30 - 16:30 | ...
In this training we focus on improving your practice skills in dynamic assessment. The training will illustrate the practical approach outlined in Improving Learning in Dynamic Assessment using multimedia to show how the resource materials can be applied to real life cases. This training is appropriate for those already DA in their practice, or who may have received some input on DA during their professional training. The course is designed to provide specific ideas about how to incorporate DA into your daily professional practice. The training prepares attendees for embarking on our Level 2 certification programme.

EP research club and group coaching - December 2022
2022-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | ...
EP research club aims to connect EPs who would like to engage in more research-based activity – of any kind: whether it’s reading, writing, planning projects, analysing data and/or seeking to publish. We are an open and friendly group and we welcome anyone to join us – you can drop in any time. We currently meet online via Zoom.
Each session has two parts:

A group coaching session (facilitated by Dr Fi Coley), in which we set goals, share successes (and frustrations!), and explore and overcome our barriers to doing research-related work.
Protected time for our own individual research pursuits: reading, writing and research-based activities. We turn our cameras off and work on our own individual tasks, before checking in at the end to celebrate what we’ve done.

EP Research Club is the ideal space for motivation, inspiration and accountability towards your research-based goals. Come join us! (It’s free!)

Young People & PDA: Insider knowledge, support, & EP assessments
2022-12-08 13:30 - 16:30 | ...
This workshop is an exciting opportunity for EPs and TEPs to develop their understanding and skills in supporting young people with a PDA profile, from the collaboration of 3 specialist speakers in this area. We start with a unique insight into PDA from Harry Thompson (from Harry Thompson – PDA Extraordinaire, published author, and Co-Founder of NEST), who shares his valuable lived experience of PDA and his time in education. Laura Kerbey (Co-Founder of NEST & Co-Founder of KITE Therapeutic Learning Services) shares strategies for supporting young people with PDA, from her upcoming book. Dr Joanne Riordan (Neurodiversity Specialist Educational Psychologist & Director of Dr Joanne Ltd.) shares from her experience how we can tailor educational psychology assessments to support young people with PDA.
This workshop is fully Neurodiversity affirming and all 3 speakers are neurodivergent.

Executive functions: Connecting into practice – online course for Educational Psychologists
2023-01-05 | ...
This online, self-paced course will guide you through the layers of understanding the concept of executive functions, how we assess those skills and bring it together in a formulation that makes sense.
The course lead, Dr Rebecca Ashton, is an experienced Educational Psychologist working in neuropsychology. She has a wealth of experience working with executive functioning issues in school casework and is excited to be sharing her knowledge and understanding in this area.
The course is in an eLearning format which can be taken at your own pace (does not need to be competed on the above date) and used as a reference guide to come back to over time. It also includes a host of useful resources which can be utilised in your practice, reflective activities to facilitate your learning, and a space for the EP community to ask questions and share thoughts between us.

Literacy: A path for all – online CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2023-01-12 | ...
Dr Joanna Stanbridge leads this new course. She has a wealth of experience and immense enthusiasm and passion around the complex topic of literacy development and difficulties.
Following a delve into literacy development, difficulties and dyslexia, the course progresses to build our understanding of effective assessment, accommodation and intervention at the whole class, small group and intensive levels of support.
But this is more than a literacy course; it equips us with the knowledge and skills to be part of over-arching systemic changes; working towards a system in which every child can develop strong literacy skills and provide each of them with the lifelong benefits which literacy brings.

Reflective space in using projective techniques in EP practice
2023-01-19 15:30 - 17:00 | ...
Cost for all four sessions.
This is a virtual space open to qualified EPs with an interest in developing their confidence and skills in using a variety of projective techniques including drawing and storytelling techniques. There will be a particular focus on the dialogue, therapeutic aspects of the assessment and professional experience in using these tools.
The session will focus on ‘case discussion’ using the ‘Thinking Together’ reflective group process (approach from the AMBIT model from the Anna Freud Centre) in sharing cases and professional practice.
The space will be held virtually online on:
Thursday 19th January 3.30-5pm
Thursday 16th March 3.30-5pm
Thursday 18th May 3.30-5pm
Thursday 29th June 3.30-5pm
Ideally for the group process we invite participants to attend all four sessions.
Single session attendance can be considered.

Post pandemic anxiety in autistic children and young people
2023-01-20 09:00 - 12:30 | ...
The COVID-19 pandemic caused massive disruption to all our lives This has had a particular impact on the lives of Autistic children and young people (CYP). As things return to a ‘new normal’, many educationalists and parents are reporting that there continue to be major concerns about Autistic CYP in terms of emotional well-being, high anxiety levels, non-attendance, educational progress and the well-being of school staff.
This online Study Morning has been organised by the Educational Psychology Autism Special Interest Group (EP-ASIG). The keynote speaker is Professor Liz Pellicano, University College London, whose research has sought to understand and investigate the perspectives and experiences of al group of Australian children and their parents and to consider how some of the more positive aspects of the experience might inform a way forward for those working with such CYP.
Liz will talk about research on the experiences of Autistic students and parental experiences during the pandemic and there will be an opportunity for questions.

Introduction to projective assessment in EP practice: House, person, tree technique
2023-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | ...
Projective techniques are powerful tools to gain the voice of the child and explore aspects of their experience that may not be well understood. When carefully analysed and triangulated with other sources of information, projective techniques can open up conversations with children, families and staff that can facilitate deep understanding of difficulties, and help to create change.
This course will provide an introduction to techniques and resources that can be easily incorporated into EP work. Attendees will have opportunities for reflective peer supervision and develop their skills in administrating, analysing, feeding back and reporting on projective material.
Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the history of the test and how it is used.
To explore administration of the test.
To develop an understanding of approaches to analysis of the test.
To develop confidence in the analysis of the test through practice and reflective peer supervision of a live case. Participants are encouraged to try out the test and bring material to the session. It is hoped that each person will have an opportunity to present material throughout the course.

Coaching Foundations
2023-01-25 | ...
Learn or refresh essential foundation principles, skills, and practical methods that will equip you to begin (or continue) offering coaching conversations to others about a range of themes. Suitable for anyone seeking to incorporate coaching into their work or conversations, or for those who would value a refresher.

Improving access, treatment and support for people with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
2023-01-27 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
This conference focuses on improving access, treatment and support for people living with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
This conference will enable you to:
• Network with colleagues who are working to improve access and treatment for people living with a diagnosis of personality disorder
• Reflect on the lived experience of someone with a diagnosis of personality disorder
• Explore how Covid-19 has impacted on people with a diagnosis of personality disorder and how we can better support people during and beyond the pandemic
• Learn from outstanding practice in early intervention
• Ensure equity of access and improve support for people from diverse communities
• Discuss the use of terminology and stigma associated with this diagnosis and how we can change attitudes and culture
• Understand how to deliver an effective PD Treatment Pathway including treatment models and therapeutic interventions
Follow this conference on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #PersonalityDisorder2023
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

An introduction to Working On What Works (WOWW)
2023-01-30 15:30 - 17:00 | ...
Dr David Lamb (Senior Educational Psychologist, co-founder of Applied Psychologies and owner of WOWW Psychology Ltd) will be delivering an online session about Working On What Works (WOWW), an inclusive whole class behaviour intervention, rooted in solution focused psychology. WOWW focuses on working collaboratively with teaching staff, building relationships in the classroom and promoting positive learning behaviours, helping to transform classroom culture. In 12 years of being an educational psychologist WOWW has been one of the most effective interventions David has delivered and after many successful case studies he now wants to train those who work in education how to become WOWW coaches to deliver the intervention themselves, and to promote WOWW to a wider audience.

CAMHS National Summit 2023: Transforming mental health services for children & young adults
2023-01-31 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
This national conference focuses on transforming mental health services for children and young people, ensuring early intervention, and developing integrated services with clear care pathways from first intervention to crisis and inpatient care. The conference will look at national developments and learning from the Covid-19 pandemic and how CAMHS has had to adapt and innovate to provide effective care, and will also focus on suicide prevention, inter-agency working and access to services.
Follow this conference on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #CAMHS2023
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

Creating neurodiversity-affirming schools
2023-02-01 09:30 - 14:30 | ...
This 1 day online CPD event aims to deepen Educational Psychologists’ understanding of the Neurodiversity paradigm and its application to school settings, to promote inclusion for our neurodivergent learners.
This event is led by Dr Joanne Riordan – a neurodivergent Educational Psychologist who has supported over 50 schools in becoming more Neurodiversity-affirming. Joanne was nominated for a 2022 National Diversity Award for her work within the field of Neurodiversity. Joanne uses her lived experience as a neurodivergent individual, personal experience as a mum in a neurodiverse family, and her professional expertise to inform her approach for this event.
This event is fast paced and interactive, and will equip delegates with specific strategies and approaches that can be recommended to schools.

How can we support EY and primary settings to develop language provision for all children?
2023-02-01 09:30 - 16:30 | ...
This workshop is aimed at Educational Psychologists and/or Speech & Language Therapists who want to increase their knowledge of the approaches that can be used to support early years and primary school settings to develop their language provision and support for all children. The training is delivered by Dr. Ioanna Bakopoulou, an APS Associate Educational Psychologist with research expertise in the area of language development and experience of supporting schools to develop their provision in this respect.

EBSA Horizons: Emotional Based School Avoidance online CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2023-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | ...
The EBSA Horizon online course for Educational Psychologists, seeks to continue to build on the shift in the narrative, moving away from the language of school refusal, and to present an alternative model of EBSA, in which the child’s voice is at the heart of assessment and intervention, and emphasis is placed on understanding EBSA in the context of interacting, child, home and school-based factors.
– The course is in an eLearning format which can be taken at your own pace, and used as a reference guide to come back to over time.
– It also includes a host of useful resources which can be utilised in your practice, reflective
activities to facilitate your learning, and a space for the EP community to ask questions and share thoughts between us.
– Each core module encompasses a series of subchapters, containing short, animated videos which are as engaging as they are informative.

Literacy: A path for all - online CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2023-02-21 08:00 - 17:00 | ...
Literacy: A Path for All is led by Dr Joanna Stanbridge, an experienced Senior Educational Psychologist specialising in cognition and learning. She has a wealth of experience and immense enthusiasm and passion around the complex topic of literacy development and difficulties.
From an overview of what literacy is, to the models behind literacy difficulties & dyslexia, Joanna’s course then focuses on EP practice at different levels; from how we can achieve the best outcomes within casework and consultation to systemic approaches we can support schools with to create a system which works for all.
• In an eLearning format which can be taken at your own pace, and used as a reference guide
to come back to over time.
• Broken down into seven core Chapters to increase knowledge and skills across key areas
relating to literacy difficulties and our role as an Educational Psychologist.
• Each core Chapter encompasses a series of subchapters, containing short, animated videos
which are as engaging as they are informative.

Level 3 Certificate in Therapeutic Group Work with Children & Young People
2023-02-23 - 2023-02-24 | The Mulberry Bush Third Space MB3, 2 Church Lane, Toddington, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DQ, United Kingdom
Used well, groups can be a powerful tool, enabling children to learn to work safely and productively together. This experiential qualification enables practitioners to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to make effective use of a therapeutic group to support change for children and young people effectively.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is suitable for those staff using group work with children or young people in either school or care settings. It is also suitable for adoptive parents and guardians. These groups may be for all ages and abilities such as: circle times, youth clubs, nurture groups or after-school clubs.
The course will include:
What makes a group therapeutic?
The theories which can underpin and support groups.
Exploring how the group itself is the key therapeutic resource.
Working with dynamics, roles and resistance in groups.
Child development.
The aims of the group and assessing its effectiveness.
Setting up and running a group.
Recording and evaluating your group.
What is expected of participants?
This course will run for a period of approximately six months. Taught half day sessions will take place through a mix of online & face-to-face sessions as well as 3 overnight residentials at our MB3 site in Gloucestershire. Learners will also be expected to take part in self-directed learning between sessions.

Executive functions: Connecting into practice – online course for Educational Psychologists
2023-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | ...
The course will guide you through the layers of understanding the concept of executive functions, how we assess these skills, and bring it all together in a formulation that makes sense.
The course is led Dr Rebecca Ashton, an experienced Educational Psychologist specialising in neuropsychology. She has a wealth of experience working with executive functioning issues in school casework and is excited to be sharing her knowledge and understanding in this area.
The course is in an eLearning format which can be taken at your own pace, and used as a reference guide to come back to over time. It also includes a host of useful resources which can be utilised in your practice, reflective activities to facilitate your learning, and a space for the EP community to ask questions and share thoughts between us.

Introduction to projective assessment in EP practice: Kinetic family drawing
2023-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | ...

Eating disorders masterclass
2023-03-15 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
Beat (Beat Eating Disorders National Charity) believe approximately 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder. Around 25% of those affected by an eating disorder are male. This one day masterclass will provide you with an overall understanding of the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and overall management of the eating disorders you are likely to see in practice.
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

Safeguarding Adolescents and Young Adults: Delivering a Strengths-Based Approach
2023-03-16 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
We are pleased to announce National Safeguarding Adolescents and Young Adults Conference which this year will focus on improving safeguarding practice: delivering a strengths based approach, transitional safeguarding, contextual safeguarding and complex safeguarding. Through national expert sessions and practical case studies the conference aims to bring together safeguarding leads working with adolescents and young people to understand current issues and the national context, and to debate and discuss key issues and areas you are facing in practice including supporting adolescents and young adults through and beyond Covid-19, and developing a strengths based approach to adolescent safeguarding.
Follow this conference on Twitter @HCUK_Clare #SafeguardingYoungAdults
