REACH Train the Trainer course
2021-08-03 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
This course is specifically a ‘train the trainer’ course for Educational Psychologists who would like to deliver the REACH course in their area. Once EPs have attended the six modules of this REACH training course, all materials are then freely available to enable course delivery in their area. Six modules over six days: 3/8/21; 4/8/21; 10/8/21; 11/8/21; 31/8/21; 1/9/21
The REACH Course is an educational psychologist developed and led learning curriculum, equipping practitioners with the psychological knowledge and skills they require to embed effective trauma informed, resiliency enabling approaches in their schools and settings.
Delivered in six ‘bite-size’ modules, REACH teaches 100 different learning objectives relating to the key knowledge and skills needed to develop an awareness not only of adversity and trauma, but also of the approaches that are vital in supporting young people to do well, despite their risk factors.
In particular, the course explores the five ‘Roots of Resilience’ – and numerous associated research-based protective factors – that we can help vulnerable children to tap into, in order to maintain their strength and stability during adverse events, nourishing them from the inside out.
These protective factors are ‘positive childhood experiences’ (PCEs) that can mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and foster the resilience of children affected by adversity. The course also teaches simple trauma informed techniques for addressing the often-hidden effects of trauma and toxic stress.
Because we know that stable and supportive relationships are the golden thread – or ‘ordinary magic’ (Masten, 2001) – running through research into what buffers us from risk, there is a strong emphasis on the importance of nurturing and attuned relationships for resilience in the REACH training course. The course also emphasises the importance of developing a strong sense of self.

Psychology of education section annual conference 2021
2021-09-08 09:00 - 2021-09-09 17:00 | ...
Registration fees range £60-£130.
Keynote addresses will be presented by Professor Tina Hascher (Institute of Education Science, Bern University) and Dr Alice Jones-Bartoli (Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London). Professor Peter Blatchford (The Institute of Education, University College London) will deliver the Vernon-Wall lecture.
2021 marks the fortieth anniversary of the Vernon-Wall lecture series. This anniversary will be celebrated with a discussion by four of the previous Vernon-Wall speakers on the achievements and prospects of the psychology of education.

EBSA Horizons: Emotional Based School Avoidance CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2021-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Online training
Over three sessions 10/09; 10/10; 10/11.
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.

Applying psychology to improve maths outcomes
2021-09-10 09:00 - 16:30 | The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TH
A day on current issues and research concerning maths development and difficulties, assessment and intervention.
Objectives:

To increase knowledge of cognitive and developmental psychological research on doing and learning maths
To increase skills in identifying individual maths needs
To gain a critical understanding of maths intervention programmes and the related research
To be more confident to make recommendations for improving outcomes in maths

Outline of the day

Context: Data, definitions, debates
Nature & incidence of maths difficulties & dyscalculia
Maths assessment – discussion of published maths assessments
Number Cognitions: What are we doing when we’re doing maths?
Psychological Theory: Maths development (Part 1)
Introduction to FG’s EP Maths Assessment Framework based on recent research – Activity
Psychological Theory: Maths development (Part 2) – Activity
Maths intervention research: Evidence-based programmes

Suicide prevention summit online (Mental Health Academy in partnership with the British Psychological Society)
2021-09-11 09:00 - 2021-09-12 18:00 | ...
To equip practicing mental health professionals with best-practice knowledge and skills on suicide prevention.
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the UK, and one of the world’s most pressing health challenges.
Mental Health Academy (MHA) have partnered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) to bring you the 2021 Suicide Prevention Summit at no charge.
The purpose of this Summit is to equip practicing mental health professionals with the most up-to-date, advanced knowledge and treatment options on suicide prevention. There are ten highly respected experts on suicide in this online specialised summit.
On 11-12 September you’ll have free access to all summit sessions, livestreamed (via webinar). You will then have on-demand streaming access to video recordings until 10 October.

Developmental Psychology section annual conference 2021
2021-09-15 09:00 - 2021-09-17 17:00 | ...
Registration fees range £50-£115.
The Developmental Section Annual Conference 2021 will provide a forum for dissemination, discussion, and debate in relation to a range of cutting-edge issues attracting attention from academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology.
The online conference will consist of keynote speakers (including Professor Barbara Rogoff and Professor Margaret Snowling), symposium, oral and poster presentations, workshops and networking opportunities.
The Developmental Psychology Section promotes the scientific study of the cognitive, emotional, social, perceptual, and biological changes in humans that occur from before birth, through infancy, childhood, adolescence and into adulthood.
Since its inception in 1980, its mission has been to support and develop high quality research into developmental psychology and to raise the profile of British developmental research on a local and international level, with policy-makers, practitioners, business and the general public.

Consulting to headteachers and other leaders: a systems-psychodynamic approach with Drs Xavier Eloquin and Dale Bartle
2021-09-16 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
Drs Xavier Eloquin and Dale Bartle will talk about how a systems-psychodynamics approach to consultation with headteachers and other leaders can be a highly effective tool in an EP’s skillset, linking the personal and the professional in ways that may not be immediately obvious to the role holder. Drawing on their experiences working with leaders, managers and others in authority positions Dale and Xavier will explore the unique contributions that psychodynamic and systems thinking can make to the world of the EP as they engage with increasingly complex social systems.

Assessing parenting and a child’s environment using the HOME inventory
2021-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
The Home Observation and Measurement of the Environment (HOME) Caldwell and Bradley (1984; 2003) has been extensively utilised across clinical and research contexts and provides a validated and reliable measure of parenting capacity which can be utilised in a wide range of assessments and provide a measure of change.
This one day Masterclass will provide practitioners with; tools to explore the child or young person’s experiences in their home environment; the skills to administer the 24-hour interview; guidance on how to score the HOME and make a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the child or young person’s experience of care in their home environment; an evidential basis for planning interventions and measuring outcomes.
HCUK offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20EDPSY

Decision making using the Safeguarding Children Assessment and Analysis Framework
2021-09-23 10:00 - 16:30 | ...
This virtual masterclass, facilitated by Fay Berry and Stephen Pizzey, explores decision making in complex child protection and safeguarding cases using the Safeguarding Children Assessment and Analysis Framework (SAAF).
The Safeguarding Children Assessment and Analysis Framework (Pizzey, Bentovim, Cox, Bingley Miller and Tapp, 2016) was designed to help professionals make an analysis of the level of harm suffered or likely to be suffered by the child; the risks of re-abuse or likelihood of future harm; and the prospects for successful intervention in cases that social workers find complex. The SAAF provides a systematic, robust, evidence-based and time-efficient model and a range of methods for assessing, analysing and making decisions in the safeguarding context. The Safeguarding Children Assessment and Analysis Framework focuses on analysis and decision-making and enables practitioners to evidence the rationale underpinning their recommendations and decisions to their managers and the courts.
Experienced professionals with responsibility for making or contributing to assessments of children and families where there are ongoing safeguarding concerns, including staff in children’s social care, CAMHS, health, education, police, probation, expert witnesses, children’s guardians and independent social workers should attend this masterclass.
HCUK offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20EDPSY

"Dare I say, it can seem almost made up." Managing chronic pain in schools with Dr Lauren Baggley
2021-09-23 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
Newly qualified EP Lauren Baggley presents her thesis research exploring the ways in which schools can support children and young people with chronic pain, from the perspectives of school staff. Important implications for Educational Psychologists will also be discussed.

Culture and intersectionality with Tiffany Nelson
2021-09-24 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
This webinar will explore culture and intersectionality and how it relates to equality, diversity and inclusion within education. It will also provide a space to reflect on how we incorporate this within our own practice.

Caldicott principles and information sharing - children and young people
2021-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
Healthcare Conferences UK in association with Christopher Fincken, Independent Member UK Caldicott Guardian Council, (Chairman 2012-2017) are pleased to announce this second National Conference which will focus on Information Sharing and Caldicott Principles in the health and social care of children and young adults. Following the success of our previous Caldicott Guardian National Conferences, and feedback from our regular Caldicott Training Masterclasses, this conference will focus on developing your role in improving communication and information sharing around children and young people whilst ensuring patient confidentiality.
HCUK offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20EDPSY

What is an Educational Psychologist and how do you become one? with the Southend Educational Psychology Team
2021-09-30 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
This webinar is presented by both trainee and qualified members of the Southend Educational Psychology Team and will involve a discussion about the role of an Educational Psychologist and the training. We welcome questions beforehand to help plan the session – please get in touch via twitter @EpsSouthend https://twitter.com/EpsSouthend There will also be an opportunity to ask questions in the live session via the chat or Q&A functions.

‘A glaring gap': Advancing the outcomes for adolescents with health-related needs through collaboration with Dr Erika Payne
2021-10-07 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
Research shows that poor health during adolescence can negatively impact educational and vocational outcomes. Although legislation, such as the Equality Act, or the Statutory Guidance for Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions in Schools, aim to protect the rights of this vulnerable population, implementation remains a challenge. Erika (newly qualified EP) will look at some gaps in practice as well as areas of good practice. Additionally, we will reflect on moving away from a medical perspective towards a more holistic approach to support students with long-term health conditions.
Audience: educational psychologists, teachers, named medical lead in schools, school nurses, school staff working with pupils with health-related needs, SENCOs, healthcare professionals.

Introduction to Circle Solutions for Student Wellbeing
2021-10-14 08:00 - 11:00 | ...
This course will be run over two days, 8-11am UK time on October 14-15, 2021.
Circle Solutions is a framework for social/emotional learning based in the ASPIRE pedagogy making it a safe, strengths and solution-focused space for both teachers and students. The Intro is a pre-requisite for the Trainer program.

What are the effective features of consultation? with Patrick Langford
2021-10-14 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
Consultation is an integral part of many EP’s work. However, there is a large range of ways in which it is used and understood. This makes evaluating its efficacy difficult. My research therefore sought to identify what the effective features of consultation are by linking observed features to changes in agreed outcomes for children and young people. Interviews with EPs and observations of consultations were analysed and the features which were more likely to lead to change were identified.

Mental Health Leads Conference
2021-10-15 09:30 - 16:30 | Online training
Cost £70-180
Join Learning & Wellbeing Psychology and Dr Amy Such, one of the authors of the resource ‘The Wellbeing Toolkit for Mental Health Leads’, for our popular one-day training.
The new role of the Mental Health Lead opens up exciting opportunities for transforming our children’s mental health and the wellbeing of the education workforce. Mental Health Leads will champion the latest mental health and wellbeing knowledge, training and approaches and become the vital link between the school, families and the wider education and healthcare system.
By attending this course you will:

have a clear idea about how to get started in your new role, including working out your systems of support, getting to know your school system and auditing what you are doing already
feel confident with assessment and identification processes, including establishing an identification framework, screening to identify potential difficulties, the need for more detailed assessments, staff training and onward referrals
understand how to support Children & Young People through grief and loss, including knowing different theories of grief and loss, knowing how children understand death developmentally, considering the impact of death by suicide and ways of being available to them so they can talk about what is happening
know the evidence for mindfulness-based stress reduction and some mindfulness activities
start the process of critical thinking about current issues in mental health, such as the controversy about the role of diagnosis in mental health.

Division of Educational Psychology (DECP) pre-training event 2021
2021-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 | ...
The Division of Educational and Child Psychology are pleased to announce a pre-training event for individuals interested in finding out more about a career in educational psychology.
The aim of the day is to explore the training route to becoming an educational psychologist, find out about the role and have the opportunity to ask questions to current trainees and educational psychologists.

“My EP is a safety net”: An exploration of the support educational psychologists can provide for emotional literacy support assistants working with children who have experienced domestic abuse with Dr Kate Elred
2021-10-21 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
This webinar will explore the support that EPs can provide for ELSAs working with children who have experienced domestic abuse, focusing on:

The role EPs currently play in supporting ELSAs who are working with children that have experienced domestic abuse.
The role ELSAs and SENCos currently play in supporting children who have experienced domestic abuse through the ELSA programme.
Barriers to using the ELSA programme with children who have experienced domestic abuse.
Implications for EPs who are involved, now or in the future, in the ELSA programme.

Long COVID-19 in children: How to support families
2021-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | ...
Parent and founder of the group LongCovidKids, Fran Simpson, will be presenting the lived experience of families whose children have Long COVID, including symptoms that children are suffering from and best practice for working with these families from the perspectives of the families themselves and supportive practitioners and researchers.
As the toll of Long COVID grows ever larger, we are increasingly becoming aware of its impact on children and their families, and we will potentially be dealing with the psychological fallout from this for many years to come. This webinar is run by a parent and founder of the group LongCovidKids, Fran Simpson, who has been experiencing this and sharing her findings since late 2020. She will be presenting the lived experience of families, including the range of symptoms that children are suffering from and the responses from the medical professionals. She will also look at best practices for working with these families, from the perspectives of the families themselves, as well as supportive practitioners and researchers that have been involved in this developing situation.
This webinar will provide practitioners with an overview of Long COVID in children – what we know so far (and what we don’t), what may support people (and what really won’t!) using the most current empirical evidence. It will provide some examples of real life situations and feedback from the lived experience of members of LongCovidKids. It will explore the difficulties of living with the associated uncertainties and consider ways in which this may be addressed. It will briefly touch on the need for practitioners to be client centred, and validate the lived experiences and knowledge of the families with care taken not to reduce the condition.

Walsall EPS open service webinar
2021-11-03 15:30 - 17:30 | ...
The purpose of the event is to provide an open and accessible opportunity for those curious about the role of Educational Psychologists (EPs). The event will include a presentation by qualified and trainee EPs on the role of an EP, examples of the type of work EPs undertake (including the clear links of how we apply psychology to our role) as well as explorations of pathways into the profession.
We encourage participation from all of those who demonstrate an interest in the profession, regardless of what stage of their journey they might be on! Come and join us on 3rd November. Email: lewis.field@walsall.gov.uk for a Microsoft Teams link.

‘Building a better understanding of how educational professionals engage with systems to support trans* young people in secondary schools’ with Dr Jennifer Gavin
2021-11-04 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
This webinar will focus on Jennifer’s recently completed doctoral research exploring the experiences of 32 educational professionals, including secondary school staff, educational psychologists and personnel working at a national level, in relation to their support of trans* young people in secondary schools. Four key themes will be discussed, including perceptions of best support, unsupportive practice and how support can be improved, alongside implications for the work of educational psychologists.

EBSA Horizons: Emotional Based School Avoidance CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2021-11-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Online training
EBSA Horizons Training: The EBSA Horizons course is in eLearning format, broken down into five core modules to increase knowledge and skills across key areas relating to EBSA and the role of the Educational Psychologist. Each core module encompasses a series of subchapters, containing short animated videos, which you can view at your own pace.

Curious about a career in Educational Psychology?
2021-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 | ...
Lancashire Educational Psychology Service are hosting a free online information event on Thursday 11th November 2021 5pm-6pm on Zoom.

Compassionate co-regulation to reduce anxiety in children, young people and adults with Jyoti Manuel
2021-11-18 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
As care-givers we underestimate the impact and importance of our state of being for the children and young people around us, whether we are an educator, parent or therapist. We are so busy trying to make everything right for them, often creating a hugely anxious state in ourselves trying to control the impossible. However when we are calm and regulated there is an unspoken communication circle of safety and care. From there everyone can thrive.

How are parenting practices associated with bullying in adolescents?
2021-11-22 17:00 - 18:00 | ...
ACAMH’s vision is to be ‘sharing best evidence, improving practice’, to this end in December 2020 we launched ‘CAMHS around the Campfire’, a free monthly virtual journal club, run in conjunction with André Tomlin.
Each 1-hour meeting features a new piece of research, which we discuss in an informal journal club session. The focus is on critical appraisal of the research and implications for practice. Primarily targeted at CAMHS practitioners, and researchers, ‘CAMHS around the Campfire’ will be publicly accessible, free to attend, and relevant to a wider audience.

For this session we are pleased to welcome Dr. Ana Pascual-Sanchez, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London,to discuss her CAMH paper ‘How are parenting practices associated with bullying in adolescents? A cross-sectional study’.

A panel, comprising paper author Dr. Ana Pascual-Sanchez, Imperial College London, Associate Professor of Experimental Psychology Lucy Bowes, University Oxford, and a lived experience perspective from the McPin Foundation, will discuss the research and its implications with information scientist Douglas Badenoch. This discussion will be facilitated by Andre Tomlin (@Mental_Elf).

Behavioural Therapy for Tics Institute: Non-clinician behavioural therapy workshops for teachers and parents
2021-11-23 20:00 - 21:30 | Online training
Online webinar & Q & A, about behavioural therapy, the facts, myths and strategies which could be used at home or school.

‘Beyond the Medical’- The school experiences of young people with a chronic health condition with Dr Sarah Lakeman
2021-11-25 16:00 - 16:30 | Online training
Following on from Lauren Baggley and Erika Payne’s research presentations which also explore the impact of attending school with a chronic health condition, Sarah Lakeman (a newly qualified EP) presents her thesis research, an IPA study which explores the school experiences of five young people with a chronic health condition. Sarah will explore the key themes arising from the research, which extend beyond the purely ‘medical’. She will then describe how the themes were linked to Self Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2017) to the create a reflective framework which demonstrates how the three basic psychological needs; autonomy, relatedness and competence were met or frustrated for the young people in the study. Finally she will consider how this framework could be further developed to help school staff gain a greater awareness of the broader psychosocial impacts of having a chronic health condition at school, promote person-centred planning and support the development of holistic and bespoke support for this cohort of young people.

Dynamic Assessment overview and refresher
2021-12-01 09:15 - 12:15 | Online training
This training is delivered in two 3 hour sessions:
Wednesday 1st December 9.15 to 12.15 and Wednesday 8th December 1.30 to 4.30
This training provides an overview and reminder of the theory underpinning DA, cognitive functions of the learner, mediation and analysing the cognitive content of tasks. Refresher about test use which can be tailored to specific requirements: for example, in relation to specific ages/Key Stages or target group of learners.

Eating Disorders Summit 2021: Improving access, treatment & recovery outcomes
2021-12-02 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
The Covid pandemic has led to surging numbers of people with eating disorders. This conference focuses on Eating Disorders: Improving access, treatment and recovery outcomes, and meeting the national standards for children, young people and adult services during and beyond Covid-19. There is focus on early intervention and also a particular focus this year on Eating Disorders in boys and men. You will hear from James who has lived experience in eating disorders, and from a service working to reduce stigma and improve outcomes for boys and men with eating disorders.
20% discount available quoting hcuk20edpsy
