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Dynamic Assessment CPD (webinars)
2020-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online training
Online
03/09/20 and 10/09/20
Improving our Dynamic Assessment feels incredibly timely, especially given many concerns over the accuracy and legitimacy of standardised assessments when children return to school following such a long time away from education.
Dr Jane Yeomans is a highly experienced and skilled Dynamic Assessment (DA) trainer and practitioner. In these workshops, she will lead us through a refresher on DA before taking us a step further and breathing new life into our DA practice to achieve the most out of this.
These workshops will develop our DA skills, leaving us confident in using DA in practice and knowing how to get the most from our sessions:
•A refresher of the core principles of DA;
•Test selection and use to expand our repertoire of tools;
•How to master mediation and get the most out of our DA sessions with children (including live modelling);
•Use of commercially produced materials dynamically; and
•Best practice in recording, reporting and feeding back DA to achieve the best outcomes from this.

Understanding young people who hear voices
2020-09-04 13:30 - 16:30 UTC | Online training
Delivered online.
This half day workshop presents a fresh approach to voice-hearing. Founded in lived experience and the work of the Voice Collective project, it includes:
• Exploring what it feels like to hear voices as a young person
• The impact voice-hearing can have on a young person’s home, school & social life
• An introduction to the Hearing Voices Network ethos & approach to unusual sensory experiences
• Ways to open up conversations about voices, helping young people to feel heard
• Simple youth-friendly coping strategies

Acknowledging your racism (webinar)
2020-09-08 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
In this course, we deepen participants understanding of systemic racism and the spectrum of privilege. It challenges the participants to examine their behaviours and take close looks at some of the views they have held since a very young age, e.g. this area is a “bad” area, because it has a high proportion of black/brown people living in it, or that young black men in tracksuits are “thugs”. We think about where these messages come from and how people are indoctrinated by the media.
Participants will:

Confront their own racism and unconscious biases
Become aware of the ways they treat people differently based on race
Think about practical changes they can make in their workplaces

Solution circles (webinar)
2020-09-15 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
In this course we explore how we have attempted to build inclusive circles of support around individuals and contrast this with a radical approach to problem solving with parents – the Parent Solutions Circle. Parent Solutions is a brand new approach to problem solving with parents based on our live group work in schools. A focus on challenging behaviour brings interest, energy and commitment.
Learning Objectives

For participants to learn how to set up a Parent Solutions Circle
For participants to understand the underlying rationale and ethos of this way of working
To learn the facilitation process and stages of the Circle process

EP reach out webinar - An introduction to dynamic assessment & mediated learning (part 1)
2020-09-17 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
This webinar provides an overview of how and why Educational Psychologists use Dynamic Assessment and Mediated Learning to explore the learning potential of children & young people.

Insight and solution circles (webinar)
2020-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
We will provide background context for this approach and will directly model the process with real live issues facing participants. So bring your most challenging concerns to this training.
The course answers the questions:

Can we find an alternative to permanent exclusion or special unit or school placement?
Cannot understand why a child is behaving as they do?
Struggling with a child for whom praise is ineffective?
Feeling isolated in your responses to a child’s needs?
Worried about where your instinctive reactions are leading you?
Cannot seem to get any consensus view of a young person’s behaviour/needs amongst all the family and professionals involved – is everyone pulling in different directions?

Learning Objectives

Deeper understanding of what is actually happening underneath the presenting behaviour
Increased confidence in managing and building relationships with challenging pupils in mainstream schools
Learn process for locating richer and wider range of practical strategies to impact on behaviour problems
Deeper understanding of yourself and the psychodynamic processes happening between pupils, staff and pupils and families
Opportunity to reflect on professional practice
Mutual support established with other front line practitioners

Supporting ASD Girls in the Early Years (webinar)
2020-09-23 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Online training
Delivered online
This is a second chance to access the training that Dr Amy Such provided at the Early Years Conference in Kent, back in February 2020. This webinar focuses on the presentation of autism within the female population, how this may differ to the presentation of autism in the male population and how this may present within an Early Years setting. The webinar also addresses strategies for supporting ASD girls within an Early Years setting.

Breath-Body-Mind for stress resilience, emotion regulation, and well-being with Patricia Gerbarg MD, Jyoti Manuel and Richard Brown MD
2020-09-24 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
The creators of BREATH-BODY-MIND™ share how the healing power of breath can enhance physical and mental health.

Babywatching UK group leader online training
2020-09-28 15:40 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
Delivered online via zoom over three 3 hour sessions: 28th September, 5th October and 12th October.
Attendance at all three sessions is mandatory to qualify for Part 1 of the Group Leader certificate.
Every session gives plenty of time to discuss and see how theory actually relates to our own settings and the children we work with.
Session 1 – Introduction, Attachment, Qualities of a Group Leader
•Attachment theory as it relates to Babywatching
•Considering presenting behaviours in the classroom
•Considering the qualities of a good Group Leader – PACE model
20 minutes of watching videos for home-study needed to prepare for Session 2.
Session 2 – Empathic Listening and Reflecting and Introduction of skills. How does Babywatching work?
•Introduction of core skills – empathic listening and reflecting within a Babywatching context.
•Introduction to the Babywatching model.
20 minutes of watching videos for home-study needed to prepare for Session 3.
Session 3 – Getting started and problem solving
•Practicing Questioning technique
•Practicalities of starting a group
•Post session resources

Circle of Adults (webinar)
2020-09-29 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
Circle of Adults: Teams reflecting and problem solving about emotional and behavioural needs at a deeper level.
Learn a deeper approach to problem solving which will provide you with a new and richer approach to developing inclusive strategies for dealing with the most difficult to reach children and young people. Reflect on your own emotional responses to individuals you work with, explore relationships and generate richer hypotheses about what is really going on.
Outcomes:

Deeper understanding of what is actually happening underneath a child’s behaviour
Increased confidence in managing challenging pupils in mainstream schools
Learn about a process for locating richer and wider range of practical strategies to impact on behaviour problems
Deeper understanding of inclusion of challenging pupils
Opportunity to reflect on professional practice
Watch ‘front line’ practitioners making sense of a complex situation

Walsall EPS open service webinar
2020-09-30 15:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
The purpose of the open evening is to share the excellent work we do as practitioner Educational Psychologists (EPs) working in Walsall Council.
There will be a presentation detailing the role and responsibilities of an EP, contributions from trainee EPs regarding application to the doctorate and life on the course, as well as further opportunities to discuss any questions you may have.
Whether you are completing A-Levels, looking for a career change or looking to apply for the doctorate course this year, all are welcome!

Promoting positive body image in schools: Using government policy to our advantage with Hannah Lewis
2020-10-01 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
An opportunity to think about how to promote body positivity in schools and an exploration of government policy which can help guide and inform work with children and young people.

Supporting the supporters: EPs supporting teachers with Kevin Street
2020-10-08 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
An exploration of how teachers can be helped to support vulnerable children and young people and create secure bases during uncertain times (such as COVID-19).

DECP Pre-training event 2020
2020-10-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
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.

Improving access and treatment for eating disorders: Towards recovery
2020-10-12 10:00 UTC | De Vere West One Conference Centre, 9-10 Portland Place, London, W1B 1PR, United Kingdom
Cost plus VAT
The NHS Long Term Plan and accompanying Mental Health Implementation Plan has demonstrated a commitment to improve support and treatment for people with eating disorders. This conference focuses on making that plan a reality through developing services for Eating Disorders: improving access, treatment and recovery outcomes, and meeting the national standards for children, young people and adult services.

So you want to become an Educational Psychologist?
2020-10-14 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
Presented by EPs and a current TEP, this webinar will tell you about the job and how to pursue a career in this area. People at all stages of education and from a range of backgrounds are welcome, especially people currently underrepresented in the EP profession, whether you are preparing to apply for EP training or wanting to find out more about the role.

Dynamic assessment and mediated learning experiences part two with Sarah Sivers and Paula Pashley
2020-10-15 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
Thinking around the use of Dynamic Assessment and Mediated Learning to understanding and support the learning of children and young people. A follow up to Part 1 with more opportunity to ask questions and share experiences via the chat and question function in Zoom.

Sandwell Educational Psychology information event
2020-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
Sandwell’s Educational Psychologists (as part of Inclusion Support) are hosting an event to provide you with the opportunity to meet Educational Psychologists, and those currently in training.
This open evening will include a presentation about the role of the Educational Psychologist, life as an Educational Psychologist within Sandwell and things to consider when applying for the doctorate course. There will be time for questions, where you can speak to current trainees about applying and what it’s like to be on the course.
Whether you have just finished your A-levels or are about to apply for the doctorate, this event hopes to answer any questions you may have. Wherever you are in your journey you are welcome to attend.

The wellbeing toolkit for mental health leads
2020-10-16 09:30 - 15:30 UTC | Online training
This course will offer you a wealth of ideas for how to support mental health in your setting. It will provide you with a copy of The Wellbeing Toolkit for Mental Health Leads by Tina Rae, Amy Such and Jo Wood which you can use flexibly to respond to your school’s needs. Through this, the course is designed to increase confidence and support staff in preparing for their new role as School Mental Health Lead.
During the course, guest keynote speaker Dr Tina Rae will address some of the key topics of interest regarding mental health in schools, plus delegates will have the opportunity to delve deeper into particular areas of interest through attending two of the following sessions:
•Self-harm: Issues of prevention and safe practice
•Understanding & Supporting Children & Young People through Grief & Loss
•Understanding & Supporting Children & Young People who are School Phobic
•Understanding Attachment Disorders & Creating an Attachment Friendly Classroom
•Managing Exam Stress & Developing Study Skills
•Using Tools from Positive Psychology to Build Resilience
Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to hear when registration opens. An Early Bird rate of £150 is available for bookings taken before 1st October 2020.

CAMHS National Summit 2020: Transforming mental health services for children and young adults
2020-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online training
Cost plus VAT
This virtual 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 also look at national developments in monitoring outcomes in CYP Mental Health including the development of a National CYP Mental Health Outcomes Metric.

A week in the life of an educational psychologist in Essex
2020-10-19 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
Essex Educational Psychology Service is holding an online event on Monday, 19th October from 17:00 to 18:30. This event, ‘A Week in the Life of an EP in Essex’, will focus on the experiences of both experienced and early career EPs, as well as trainee EPs at Essex.
This online event is for people who…
• are currently completing a Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology and are interested in finding out more about the way the Educational Psychology Service operates in Essex County Council
• are considering a career in Educational Psychology and would like to hear from qualified Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and Trainee Educational Psychologists
• are considering applying for a Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
2020-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
After an amazing response to an EPNET post regarding EP practice around Emotionally Based School Avoidance, we are excited to be hosting a webinar that will allow us to share great practice, develop our understanding of EBSA, and learn how best to support the schools, families and children we work with.
A range of EPs will be presenting their projects on EBSA and how they have worked with children who experience or who are at risk of EBSA.
The preliminary structure will be:
* Overview and introduction of EBSA
* 4+ EPs discussing their work, and the approaches they’ve used
* A panel discussion of experienced and enthusiastic EPs to talk through the issues most pertinent to them and take questions from us.
We’re so pleased that we can facilitate these timely and important discussions together with our colleagues, and would love for you to join us.

EP reach out webinar series - Autism in girls: What are we missing? with Baylee Peters
2020-10-22 17:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
A webinar giving insights into how autism presents in girls.
A useful presentation for anyone working in education, as well as parents and carers.

Webinar: Becoming an EP (Dorset Council)
2020-10-28 15:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
If you are thinking of applying for the doctorate in educational psychology, are in the middle of applying, or just want to know more about what educational psychologists do, then this session is for you.
Ben, Rosie and Lucy (current trainees based in Dorset) will take you through a brief look at what EPs do, the experiences you need to have to apply, the content of the course, and ultimately why educational psychology is a brilliant career choice all round (OK, so we might be a little bit biased!) We’ll also leave some time to answer any questions you might have, as well as talking to Alison, one of our seniors, about her reflections of the role.
If you are at all interested in what educational psychologists do and whether that might fit with your career interests going forward, please email us at lucy.parr@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk; ben.higgins@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or rosie.pengelly@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk registering your interest, along with any questions you have, and we’ll look forward to meeting with you virtually on 28th October at 15:30.

Reflecting on the story so far - change and uncertainty - staying strong
2020-11-03 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
New Covid 19 inspired course to deepen participants understanding of stress, trauma and anxiety. We will work to strengthen them and build resilience.
Participants will:
1.Deepen their understanding of stress, trauma and anxiety
2.Develop creative resources for self-care
3.Experience a reflective space in which they feel heard and validated
4.Share narratives and strategies and develop solidarity
5.Create a shared vision for achieving resilience within teams
The story so far… experiences shared – opportunity for mutual support.
What we know about staying strong and resilient – taught input with short activities covering:
•Understanding anxiety and stress and how to manage/process both – what’s there already/what’s needed – building a resilience toolkit. What to do about eating, sleeping and worrying?
•The nature of change and chaos
•Building trust in each other – with activity
•The impact of trauma
•Empowering cooperative teamwork
•Importance of nurture and inclusion

Supporting the Supporters: EPs Supporting Teachers with Kevin Street
2020-11-03 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Zoom
An exploration of how teachers and EPs can work together to support vulnerable children and young people and create secure bases during uncertain times (such as COVID-19)

Selective mutism workshop with Maggie Johnson
2020-11-05 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
Maggie Johnson is a specialist Speech & Language Therapist who is widely regarded as being one of the UK’s leading experts in selective mutism.
With an average of two children in every primary school having selective mutism (i.e. selectively silent), and recognising how important early assessment and intervention is for the outcomes for these children, Educational Psychologists have an important role in supporting schools to identify and meet these needs. After all, left unsupported, selective mutism can have a significant impact upon a child’s social, academic, and emotional development, and lead to greater mental health difficulties within adolescence and adulthood.
The sessions will be delivered through 2 x 3 hour webinars (05-06/11/20). In conjunction with the resource materials below, we will develop our:
o Psychological understanding of selective mutism;
o Knowledge of tools to assess selective mutism;
o Use of interventions for school aged children.
On this course, we will explore the nature and causes of selective mutism, differential diagnosis, theoretical frameworks and evidence-based intervention strategies. These will leave us with the skills and confidence in how to best support schools, families and children.
The workshops will be delivered through 2 x 3.25 hour interactive webinars.
The resource manual for this course is the Speechmark publication ‘The Selective Mutism Resource Manual’ second edition (2016) which participants are highly encouraged to purchase prior to the course. We have a 20% discount code (BSE20) which can be used at the Routledge website. Alternatively click here to purchase through Amazon.

Creating value and seeing beyond the behaviour: Dramatherapy with children and young people permanently excluded from mainstream education with Lauren Hart
2020-11-05 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online training
This webinar give an overview of how drama therapy can be used to support children and young people excluded from school. Suitable for all professionals working with children and young people.

Understanding and managing anxiety and stress
2020-11-10 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
New Covid 19 inspired course to deepen participants understanding of stress, trauma and anxiety.
Participants will:
•Deepen their understanding of stress, trauma and anxiety
•Develop creative resources for self-care
•Experience a reflective space in which they feel heard and validated
•Share narratives and strategies and develop solidarity
•Create a shared vision for achieving resilience within teams
Taught input with short activities covering:
•Understanding anxiety and stress and how to manage/process both – what’s there already/what’s needed – building a resilience toolkit. What to do about eating, sleeping and worrying?
•The nature of change and chaos
•Building trust in each other – with activity
•The impact of trauma
•Empowering cooperative teamwork
•Importance of nurture and inclusion

Becoming an Educational Psychologist with Plymouth EPS
2020-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online training
Plymouth EPS are running an online webinar for future applicants to learn more about becoming an EP. Application advice, information about the role and chance to talk with current Trainee EPs. It will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. Please register your interest by emailing amelia.king@plymouth.gov.uk
