EP research club and group coaching - July 2022
2022-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | ...
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!)

Social justice and alternative provision
2022-07-20 14:00 - 17:00 | ...
Recent years have seen increased attention on the Alternative Provision (AP) sector across the United Kingdom with a focus on how it can work to improve the outcomes of children and young people (CYP). Despite this, understandings of the effect of AP policies and practices upon social justice outcomes remain patchy (IntegratED, 2022). This is particularly pertinent at a time when growing numbers of CYP are being enrolled in AP. Alongside this runs wider concern about the number of marginalised young people achieving poorer life outcomes with higher rates of prolonged unemployment, homelessness, and criminal activity. This is particularly the case for those facing disadvantages deriving from class, race, disability, and gender positioning (Johnston and Bradford, 2019).
This symposium contributes to understandings of the current context of AP policy and practice in England (and across the United Kingdom) by bringing together a diverse delegation of academics, practitioners, and sector representatives. Together, we will seek to better understand the underlying issues affecting AP and to address any concerns regarding social justice from a cross-sector, interdisciplinary perspective.
In this symposium, we will explore various factors that may affect issues related to AP and social justice as well as insights from practice and research.
We ask:

How can we ensure that young people are welcomed, valued, and supported to stay in, or return back, to school and more generally to succeed in and beyond Alternative Provision?
How can Alternative Provision harness the potential of (disadvantaged) young people in order to help them grow and develop?

Speakers and Panellists
Professor Martin Mills, Queensland University of Technology
Dr. Jodie Pennacchia, Nottingham Trent University
Robert Gasson, Chief Executive. Wave Trust
Sarah Johnson, National Organisation of PRUs and APs
Dr. Ian Thompson, Oxford University
Cath Kitchen, The Skylark Partnership
Dr. Andrew Malcolm, University of Bedfordshire
Zahra Bei, No More Exclusions
Nic Brindle, Chief Vision Officer Youth Engagement Schools Trust
Dr. Craig Johnston, University of Winchester
Keynote: TBC
We also invite short papers, provocations, good practice ideas/workshops that explore the social justice issues and questions present in areas such as:

Current research in the area of AP
Curriculum and pedagogy in AP
Innovative Practice in AP
The context of professional training and development for AP staff
The national policy context surrounding AP and its implications for practice
AP funding and quality assurance
Covid-19 and the AP context
Papers, workshops, and short practice ideas welcome.

Timeline
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 17th June 2022
Registration Deadline: Friday 15th July 2022
Abstracts should be no more than 200 words for papers and alternative formats (workshops etc). Please send this to Craig Johnston along with a brief bio and contact details.

Birmingham EPS open event July 2022
2022-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 | ...
Birmingham Educational Psychology Service are hosting an Open Event for people to come and learn more about our service.
We are recruiting Maingrade, Senior and Associate EPs and will be recruiting Assistant Psychologist soon.
Please email Peter Huyton to receive an invite to the event.

Summer Productivity Club (set of three sessions)
2022-07-29 09:30 - 11:30 | ...
Prioritise your CPD this year
Do you find that, at the start of the summer holidays, you feel like you’re ready to conquer the world, do loads of reading and CPD, tidy all those scraps of paper and re-organise your computer files, get on top of your reports and make all those resources you always dream of making…? Or maybe you’re just plain exhausted and ready to slow down a bit during the summer. And by the end of the summer (if you’re lucky) you’ve only just squared away your reports…?
Sound familiar? Then it’s time for a change: you can take steps to really make this summer count. Come join us at Summer Productivity Club!
We’ll explore productivity and prioritisation hacks and you can plan how to work ‘smarter’ to achieve what you want to this summer, without actually working any ‘harder’.

Summer Productivity Club will support you to:
Set and achieve your goals for CPD and career development
Make a comprehensive, realistic and achievable summer to-do list
Get more done with my ‘Productivity Top 10’
Identify your ‘time zappers’ (where does that time go!?)
Overcome obstacles
‘Biohack’ your energy levels to maximise productivity
Harness the power of group coaching for accountability, overcoming obstacles and celebrating achievements

Group places are strictly limited: first come, first served. The group is split into three sessions (dates below). The main session is the initial 2hr workshop, led by Dr Fi Coley, followed by two optional group coaching sessions: you can come to either of both of these – totally up to you. (I appreciate that you might want a holiday, which is also super important for recharging our batteries.)
The idea is that group accountability and support can boost our success in achieving our goals – plus I love hearing how people are getting on, celebrating successes and breaking down barriers, as well as giving that extra bit of ‘rocket fuel’ when needed.
The sessions
Initial workshop (2hr) – Friday 29th July @ 9:30-11:30am
Group coaching session (1.5hr) – Friday 12th August @ 12-1:30pm
Group coaching session (1.5hr) – Friday 26th August @ 12-1:30pm
All sessions attended can be logged as CPD hours (up to 5 hours in total). Flat rate fee of only £130 to access as many of the three online sessions as you like: opt in and out of the group coaching however suits you.
Contact details
Enquires to: fi@theedpsychcoach.com
www.theedpsychcoach.com
twitter: @fiona_coley

Common challenges in Thematic Analysis and how to avoid them with Virginia Braun & Victoria Clarke
2022-08-11 18:30 - 20:00 | ...
In this webinar, Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke will explore common challenges in thematic analysis (TA) research, how to avoid them – and even how to rework your analysis if necessary.
With a Q&A hosted by fellow academics Nikki Hayfield and Gareth Terry, this webinar will focus on Braun & Clarke’s reflexive TA approach, but also consider the wider TA family of methods. You will get a chance to ask Ginny and Victoria about common research hurdles such as confusing themes and topic summaries, “mashing up” incompatible approaches to TA and treating TA as a theory-free method.

EP Research Club and Group Coaching - August 2022
2022-08-12 09:00 - 11:00 | ...

Improving Mental Health Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
2022-08-25 | ...
£295 + VAT
Follow the conference on Twitter #RefugeeMentalHealth
We are pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Conference to focus on improving Mental Health Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools
2022-08-31 10:00 - 15:00 | ...
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.
Book via Eventbrite

EP research club and group coaching - September 2022
2022-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | ...

BPS Developmental Section Conference
2022-09-14 - 2022-09-16 | Crown Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield, Victoria Station Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S4 7YE, United Kingdom
The Conference
The Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2022 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 conference will be held in Sheffield from the 14th-16th September 2022.
The Conference will consist of keynote speakers (including Professor Robin Plomin, Professor Caroline Martin and Dr Duncan Astle) symposium, oral and poster presentations, workshops and networking opportunities.
About the Developmental Psychology Section
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.

Maths Anxiety in Teachers with Kyli Timmins
2022-09-15 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
A brief overview of maths anxiety and a discussion of a Master’s Research Project exploring factors that contribute to and exacerbate maths anxiety in the UK teacher population.

EP Group Coaching taster session - Goal 1: Do more systemic work and projects
2022-09-15 17:00 - 18:30 | ...
Would you like to do more systemic work in your schools and other settings and/or to engage in more project work? You can make it happen.
NEW: group coaching taster session for Educational Psychologists.
A one-off taster session for 90 minutes in a small group (no more than 6 EPs) relating to the broad goal: Do more systemic work and projects.
Group coaching harnesses the combined energy and wisdom of the group to find ways forward in relation to your personal and professional goals. The group session will be uniquely shaped by the needs, desires and specific goals of group members. You will have chance to explore your own personal and specific goal(s) relating to this theme and you will find ways forward that will work for you.

In each group coaching taster session, you will:
Meet with like-minded, inspiring and ambitious EPs
Set personalised goals for yourself (in relation to the theme)
Contribute to and benefit from group coaching and shared ideas, facilitated by a qualified EP and coach (Dr Fiona Coley, DEdPsy, CertCoach)
Consider your options and ways forward in relation to the particular theme
Plan next steps and accountability for yourself, in order to achieve your goal(s)

Feelings Detectives training - adapted CBT for autism and learning needs
2022-09-16 | ...
The Feelings Detectives is a 12-week coping skills intervention programme specifically designed for young people aged between 7 and 13 years with social communication and interaction difficulties, including autism. The programme teaches coping skills to help young people manage anxiety using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles. Young people can train to become Feelings Detectives led by the adult Lead Detective.
The Feelings Detectives programme has been designed and evaluated by educational psychologists within schools across the United Kingdom.
We are delighted to announce a Feelings Detectives online training event on Friday 16th September 2022. The training will take place online via Zoom from 9:30am to 3.30pm.
As part of your training fee, you will receive a starter pack of resources including 1 Lead Detective Manual and 1 Detective Notebook for young people.
After booking, you will receive the meeting link and training resources by email. The resources starter pack will be sent by post prior to the training day.
We look forward to seeing you there virtually!
Booking link

How to develop your practitioner skills in Dynamic Assessment
2022-09-21 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.

CAMHS National Summit 2022: Transforming Mental Health Services for Children & Young Adults
2022-09-22 | ...
£295 + VAT
Follow the conference on Twitter #CAMHS2022
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 also look at national developments and learning from the Covid-19 pandemic and how CAMHS has had to adapt and innovate to provide effective care. The conference will address suicide prevention and learning from suicide and also safeguarding and CAMHS.
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

PTMF Education Special Interest Group Session #3
2022-09-27 15:00 - 16:30 | ...
The aim of this group is to come together as educational professionals to explore the way in which the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF; Boyle & Johnstone, 2018; 2020) might be applied within education.
For more information see our edpsy interest group page

City of Wolverhampton Educational Psychology Service open afternoon
2022-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | ...
This free online event is for anyone interested in Educational Psychology, whatever stage you are at in your career or study.
It will include;

Presentations from Educational Psychologists about their role.
Information about how to train as an Educational Psychologist, and how to apply for the training course.
Opportunities to talk to Educational Psychologists and ask questions.

Eating Disorders Summit 2022: Improving Access, Treatment & Recovery Outcomes
2022-09-28 | ...
£295 + VAT
Follow the conference on Twitter #EatingDisorders2022
The Covid-19 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 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.
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

Dynamic Mediated Learning Skills
2022-09-28 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.

Involvement of stakeholders in reviewing EP work with Hannah Gilson and Atika Rahal
2022-09-29 16:30 - 17:00 | ...
A group of TEPs from the University of East London explored EP experiences of involving various stakeholders in the review and evaluate stage of consultative problem-solving. A mixed-methods approach was used to gather EPs’ views on the benefits and obstacles to collaborative reviewing of casework.
This webinar will present the methodology and findings of this research as well as providing an opportunity to reflect on current EP practice.
The TEPs have also written a blog for edpsy discussing why collaborative reviews are so important

The Festival of Educational Psychology
2022-09-30 08:30 - 17:30 | ...
An online festival designed to support, inspire and challenge.
See our programme and register
The festival is organised in to three different tents:

Support
Inspire
Challenge

We think (hope) we have got some incredible sessions lined up. This isn’t just sit and listen – this is about energy, creativity and engagement.
We’ve also partnered with the charity AKT for the festival and a proportion of money from ticket sales will be donated to akt. akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.
Inclusion and accessibility is at the heart of this festival and so we’ve also made sure there are a range of ticket options – we wan’t everyone to be able to access this incredible day. There are standard, reduced, trainee/student and tickets for those experiencing financial hardship.
Get your tickets

Training in Emotion Coaching (3 mornings)
2022-10-04 | Online training
Led by Dr Ruth Seymour, Educational Psychologist and Dawn Davidson, Charity Learning and Development Lead.
What do we mean by Emotion Coaching?
Emotion Coaching is an evidence based approach to help children to understand and manage their emotions. Emotion Coaching enables adults to co-regulate children’s emotions, de-escalate situations where behaviour is challenging and develop children’s ability to self-regulate their own emotions and behaviour. It can be used by anybody to respond to children’s emotions as they happen.
This course will cover:

Research, theoretical basis and neuroscience behind Emotion Coaching
Understanding different emotional styles relevant to Emotion Coaching
How to respond sensitively and consistently to emotions and behaviours
Understanding and practice of Emotion Coaching techniques
Opportunities to reflect and embed Emotion Coaching in practice

What will the training look like?
The training is delivered via three online sessions. The dates for these sessions are:

Tuesday 4th October 9.30-12.30
Tuesday 18th October 9.30-12.30
Tuesday 15th November 9.30-11

Who is this training for?
Anyone working alongside children or young people in school or care settings.
Please note that places are limited to 15 people so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Rethink learning using Dynamic Assessment
2022-10-05 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 - October 2022
2022-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | ...

Eating Disorders Masterclass
2022-10-06 | ...
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 available with code hcuk20edpsy

Preventing Suicide, Saving Lives: Suicide Prevention
2022-10-06 | ...
Follow the conversation on Twitter #PreventingSuicide
This conference focuses on the important issues of Suicide Prevention.
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

Projective Tools in EP practice/assessment with Dr Isabella Bernardo & Dr Sarah Rand
2022-10-06 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
This webinar will discuss the benefits of using projective tools in EP assessment and practice and how they can add to psychological formulation about a child’s needs. The facilitators will also share their experiences of running a reflective space group for EPs using these tools.

EP Reach-Out webinar - Experiences of the EP Doctorate training route live Q&A with Keith Houghton & TEP colleagues
2022-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | ...
A live Q & A webinar about information and experiences of applying to the Educational Psychology Doctorate Programme with Trainee Educational Psychologists from around the country.

Introduction to projective assessment with Dr Monique Davis and Dr Patrick Halcrow
2022-10-11 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.
The Course
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.
The course is made up of 7 sessions. The greatest benefit will come from attending the course as a whole, but there are limited tickets available for individual sessions. All sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 6-8pm via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Session 1 Learning Objectives:

To provide an introduction to the historical and theoretical foundations of projective assessment.
To have an outline of the different types of projective tools.
To identify how projective tools fit into EP practice.
To have some ideas about how to include projective tools in your own practice.

EP Reach-Out webinar - The Access Project information session
2022-10-13 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
This is an online event to share information on the exciting opportunity available – to become a volunteer tutor with The Access Project.
The session will include information about:
● The Access Project’s mission.
● The volunteer tutor role.
● The young people they support – 97% come from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
● Application, on boarding process and training.
● Comprehensive support available to all tutors.
There will also be time for Q&A where you can ask any questions you may have.
