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Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Young Children with Keith Hibbert and Hannah Craig
2022-02-24 16:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | ...
Overview: In this EP Reach-Out webinar Keith Hibbert (retired Educational Psychologist) and Hannah Craig (Programme Director at Partnership for Children) will explore the significance of emotional wellbeing in young children and work aimed at preventing the development of Mental Health problems in children, as distinct from programmes to promote positive mental health. They will also share the work that is done by the Partnership for Children in promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Keith has continued to promote Partnership for Children’s flagship Programme on a voluntary basis as a member of the Newcastle Quaker Meeting. That programme, called Zippy’s Friends, will be central to this presentation.
@PfChildren

Being clear: an initial desktop review of LA EP service websites - report launch webinar
2022-02-24 16:30 - 17:30 | ...
A short webinar to mark the launch of our report ‘Being clear: an initial desktop review of LA EP service websites’

The webinar
Register for the webinar
To coincide with the launch of our new report we would like to invite all EP service leads, those involved in managing EP service websites, or anyone that might be interested, to our free launch webinar.
In the first part of this webinar (30 minutes) we will:

Discuss why we undertook this piece of work
Describe what we did and how we did it
Provide an overview of our findings
Offer some considerations and reflections for next steps

The second part of the webinar (20 minutes) will be a question and answer session.
Information about the ‘Being Clear’ project
Increasingly Local Authority Educational Psychology (LA EP) services are using the internet to communicate with people.
To date, and to the best of our knowledge, there has been no broad exploration of LA EP service websites, how these sites are organised, and the information provided on them for parents, carers and education staff.
The aim of this project was to explore features of these webpages, particularly focusing on accessibility and ease of recognition / access.

A self-reflective framework for Culturally Responsive EP Practice
2022-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | ...
The members of TEPICC invite TEPs and Newly Qualified EPs to join us for our first event of 2022 with Guest Speaker Dr Ellie Sakata.
Educational psychologists (EPs) work with children and young people, their families, and professionals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. EPs are responsible for engaging in, and developing, Culturally Responsive Practice (CRP). This is an ongoing process which is both intrapersonal and interpersonal; this will ensure the best possible outcomes for their culturally diverse clients.
Ellies’ thesis aimed to explore and address the lack of research regarding how EPs take culture into account in their work. She recently developed a framework that can be used by EPs to evaluate the extent to which they are culturally responsive in their practice.
In this event, we are excited to have Dr Ellie Sakata, a newly qualified Educational Psychologist introducing her new CRP framework. There will also be a chance to ask Elie questions about her framework and having the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the framework in relation to casework.

Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) Conference
2022-02-25 09:30 - 12:00 | ...
This conference showcases research undertaken by Educational Psychologists and trainee Educational Psychologists in educational contexts using Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as an analytical and theoretical framework.
Topics include:

Educational Psychologists research practice
Care-experienced children
Educational Psychologists service delivery to schools
How Trainee Educational Psychologists learn at university and on placement
Decision-making for specialist school placements.

An open discussion/Q&A session will follow the presentations and abstracts are available on the eventbrite page.
Cultural-historical activity theory
CHAT-informed approaches are now being used increasingly in educational contexts from early years through to higher education focusing upon learning, change and development at both the individual and systemic levels (Edwards, 2017; Hedegaard & Edwards, 2019; Leadbetter, 2017; Gedera & Williams, 2016). Viewed through a CHAT lens, the educational contexts within which Trainee Educational Psychologists learn, and Educational Psychologists work, can be viewed as interacting activity systems (Leadbetter, 2017).
This complex landscape can be characterised as having tensions and contradictions within and across children’s services as professionals work collaboratively to support children and families. Tensions occur around professional roles, tools and resources used, and the policy/practice/ethical frameworks that underpin professional activity. CHAT conceptual and analytical tools are useful to gain insight into how professionals understand and have a shared purpose or object of their collaborative practice, the actions undertaken and with whom, and the tools used to achieve this purpose.

Reducing and improving the use of restrictive interventions & practice: Managing acute disturbance, violence and aggression
2022-03-02 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
This virtual conference will focus on reducing restrictive interventions in line with national guidance and the October 2020 Care Quality Commission Report, and ensuring adherence to the National NICE Quality Standard on Violence and Aggression. This focus on reducing restrictive practice is particularly important in light of Covid-19 pandemic where mental health services have reported spikes in incidents of physical restraint or seclusion on patients, driven by covid-19 restrictions (HSJ 5th June 2020).
20% discount available quoting hcuk20edpsy

EP Research Club and Group Coaching
2022-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | ...
Come and join our community of motivated and ambitious Educational Psychologists, who are coming together to support and inspire each other with our research goals, relating to any aspect of research: reading, project work and writing.
The group offers a mixture of protected time for reading and research (cameras off for reading/writing time within the group session), as well as accessing moral support and accountability though the group coaching aspects, which could help you to overcome any barriers to achieving your goals.
Newcomers: please complete this short expression of interest form, so that I can get to know you and your hopes for joining the group.
Email me for the Zoom link for the next session

Positive parenting - promoting children and young people’s development and well-being
2022-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
The Masterclass will present the Hope for Children and Families (HfCF) modular approach, and two guides, to develop core therapeutic skills to promote positive parenting, and to work with parents to understand the developmental stages, and meet the needs of children and young people throughout the lifespan. The material provides step by step approaches to deliver an evidence-based intervention can be delivered by newly qualified practitioners, and support staff, and can provide guidance for experienced practioners.
20% discount available quoting hcuk20edpsy

Mediating Learning Support Assistant (MeLSA) training – What is it? With Dr Mary Stanley-Duke
2022-03-03 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
Find out about why and how MeLSA training was created. The ultimate aim for MeLSA training is that MeLSAs gain the skills to assist a child or young person to be a more skilled and independent learner. MeLSAs build a school’s capacity to meet the needs of their learners in the setting.
@MeLSA_EP

Reducing the Harmful effects of exposure to Domestic Violence & Abuse on Children and Young People
2022-03-10 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
This CPD certified masterclass will consider the role of toxic stress and trauma in the pathway to interpersonal violence between parents, and the climate of violence which harms the mental health and development of children and young people. A trauma-informed model of identification, risk assessment, protection and modular intervention will be outlined to reduce the harmful effects of Domestic Violence and Abuse.
20% discount available quoting hcuk20edpsy

Undergraduates’ Experiences of Bereavement by Suicide with Lauren Stothard
2022-03-10 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
Grief following a suicide is qualitatively different to grief following non-suicidal deaths, and this webinar will explore the lived experiences of individuals bereaved by suicide. As part of a postgraduate project, a qualitative study was conducted with twenty-two individuals who lost a loved one to suicide whilst studying as an undergraduate. A thematic analysis identified commonalities among these individuals’ experiences, which will be shared in this webinar.
Whilst the participants were undergraduates at the time of their loved one’s suicide, their experiences reflect that of those grieved by suicide more generally. Therefore, this webinar would be useful for anyone working with individuals affected by suicide, and suggestions for supporting these ‘suicide survivors’ will be made.
Please note that although this is an important area of research, it is a highly sensitive and emotive topic, and therefore may not be suitable for everyone.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health please talk to someone.

Call the Samaritans on 116 123
Contact the Papyrus HopelineUK

Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Opening hours: 9am – midnight every day of the year (Weekends and Bank Holidays included)

Webinar: An introduction to creating accessible content as psychologists
2022-03-10 16:00 - 17:30 | ...
Aim
The aim of this webinar is to introduce EPs (and others) to important concepts around accessibility on the web, given that psychologists are creating more web content than ever before. This has particularly been the case since the start of covid restrictions in March 2020.
This is important for Psychology Services as:
People may not have a choice when using a public sector website or mobile app, so it’s important they work for everyone. The people who need them the most are often the people who find them hardest to use.
(Gov.uk, 2018, Understanding accessibility requirements)
Booking on to this webinar
You can Book your place directly through our site.
(We can also offer this webinar to whole services or organisations, if this is something you’d like to discuss please do drop us a line.)
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for anyone creating content for the web. For example,

Anyone creating something that others will see on a screen
Anyone creating content in visual, audio or video formats
Psychologists, assistant psychologists or administrative support staff who create or put content on the web
Those working in psychology services where resources are being created for clients and then shared online
Those writing articles or posts designed to support others
Those who use social media in any professional capacity

Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this webinar you will be able to

Understand what accessibility is and why it is important
Recognise the ethical and legal imperative for accessible digital content
Begin to critically assess the accessibility of your own content
Create more accessible content
Know where to go to find more help and advice

Book your place
Who is running this webinar
Richard West
Richard is digital lead for edpsy. He has worked in web and digital for 20 years, supporting LAs, councils, charities and government to enhance the experience for their users and clients. Richard has run training for over 100 organisations. He has spoken as sector conferences including IWMW, DigiFest as well as speaking at TedX Jisc.
Dr Dan O’Hare
Dan is the founder of edpsy, an online magazine for EPs that now has a global reach. He is passionate about communicating educational psychology and making psychology accessible. He has contributed to print, radio and TV media and run trainings supporting EPs to think about dissemination, communication and social media.

Improving access, treatment and support for people with a diagnosis of personality disorder
2022-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
Cost plus VAT.
This conference focuses on Improving Access, Treatment and Support for People with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder both during and beyond Covid-19.
20% discount available quoting hcuk20edpsy

Watch and Wonder - a way of being curious that supports children and young peoples' emotional development with Michele Crooks
2022-03-15 15:30 - 16:00 | ...
This webinar provides an overview of an experiential, relational way of helping children develop emotional language, understand their emotions, relate to one another better and become more self-aware.
Dan Hughes, ‘Watch and Wonder’s’ Patron says:
‘Watch & Wonder’ simply and clearly presents to a child the core aspects of human relationships, the fundamental qualities in which a human being learns how to relate to other human beings. It’s fundamental to what it means to be a human being in a good relationship. It’s actually what I do in therapy with children who have been traumatised in relationships and what I help them to learn, that children can take advantage of good relationships with good people.
‘Watch and Wonder’ provides this learning and more, for a whole class. It’s a real intuitive, experiential understanding of relationships, that builds from the inside out through gentle reflecting, noticing, commenting and through questions.
Recent Trainee said:
“Thank you for an inspirational course. It very much dovetails with and builds upon my Trauma Informed Schools training and I’d see it as complementary to it – I can use my Trauma Informed Schools skills within the Watch and Wonder context.“

Charity online yoga session fundraising for Ukraine - edpsy and SorChakra Yoga
2022-03-15 19:00 - 20:00 | ...
A charity fundraising yoga session from edpsy and SorChakra to support children and families in Ukraine

About this event

edpsy is teaming up with the incredible Sorcha, from SorChakra Yoga, to bring you a special, one-off, fundraising Yoga session for charities supporting children and families in Ukraine.
At edpsy we’re currently fundraising for the work of UNICEF UK, in Ukraine. Estimates suggest that over 1 million people have already fled Ukraine, and as is the case with any conflict, children suffer the most.
Signing up the for the Yoga session:

The only requirement to attend this session is that we’d ask you to donate to either UNICEF UK (link below) or any other related charity.
Give as little or as much as you can, any amount makes a difference to those in need
Please take a screenshot of your donation
Signup for the free yoga session
Be ready at 7pm on 15th March at home, in a space where you can flow

Our UNICEF UK Fundraising page

Person Centred Planning using PATH
2022-03-16 09:30 - 2022-03-17 15:30 | Peggys Skylight, 3 George Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3BH, United Kingdom
DAY 1 only = £185.00; additional pricing can be found on the event website.

Join us for 1 or for 2 days ‘hands on’ training about Person Centred Planning in this intriguing Jazz venue in the heart of Nottingham City. We explore the values, tools and processes that can be used with a person not done to or for them. PATH is a respectful planning process that focuses on capacity and contribution. PATH is not simply a ‘SEND’ process, it can be used successfully with disabled or challenging children, young people or adults in a range of situations.
What we will cover:
DAY 1:

An overview of the values of person centred practice: we will emphasise the power of the Dream to give a sense of direction and purpose: the search for capacity as the guiding premise of planning with PATH; the role of natural supports in committing to the plan and making it happen; the building of relationships and connections as key ingredients of planning with PATH; the importance of graphics to bring the dream into view; the importance of ‘ordinary needs’ being met in planning for a good life; the person and their family and friends at the centre of the planning.
Graphic and Process Facilitation: a detailed breakdown of the skills needed to facilitate the process (ask the questions) and graphic the group’s responses.
A live demonstration of the PATH process: witness the full PATH process facilitated with a member of the training group.

DAY 2:

In-depth coaching on both the process and graphic facilitation aspects of using PATH. There will be opportunities to try out new skills with supportive coaching in a safe and nurturing environment and a full exploration of your ‘What If?’ questions

The training will be run by Colin Newton and Derek Wilson whose work on Inclusion, Person Centred Planning, Creating Circles of Friends and Circle of Adults is internationally valued. You can opt to attend for Day 1 only or attend for both days
For those attending for both days, Colin and Derek are happy to offer email support and coaching over time to individuals as they begin to facilitate PATHs in the course of their work. A free copy of our recent Book: ‘Person Centred Planning Together’ (2016) will also be given to those attending for 2 days.

Eating Disorders Masterclass
2022-03-17 | ...
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.
Designed specifically to provide you with an overview of the range of eating disorders commonly seen, this one day masterclass will help you explore the key questions about eating disorders.
You will leave the day with more confidence and skills in managing this complex and risky group of patients, including how to help their families.
There is a 20% discount available with code hcuk20edpsy

EBSA Horizons: Emotional Based School Avoidance Online CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2022-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | ...
Online – self paced course to be completed at a time convenient to yourself.
The EBSA Horizon online on demand 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.

Coaching for resilience
2022-03-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Online training
Learn psychology-informed coaching methods/tools that can be used to support adult/young adult resilience and wellbeing. The methods explored are accessible and applicable across a range of professional roles. Prior formal training in psychology is neither necessary nor assumed, but the content will include a focus on Cognitive-Behavioural and ACT-Informed approaches.

Executive Functions: Connecting into Practice - online course for Educational Psychologists
2022-03-24 08:00 | ...
‘Great guide to assessment, formulation and sharing understanding with others, as well as strategies for intervention at differing levels, and delivered by experts in their fields’ – Review by Kate L, Ed Psych
‘A course that develops EPs knowledge and understanding of EF’s but also how to translate and use this for effective interventions at individual child, parent, whole class and systemic levels. Not to forget becoming more aware of my own EF strengths and weaknesses. Thank you! – Review by Joanne W, Ed Psych
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.

Safeguarding adolescents and young adults: Delivering a strengths-based approach
2022-03-24 10:00 - 17:00 | ...
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.
20% discount available quoting hcuk20edpsy

Children in Lockdown: Learning the Lessons of Pandemic Times
2022-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 | ...
This webinar introduces a timely and relevant book, Children in Lockdown: Learning the lessons of pandemic times.
Children in Lockdown focuses on the societal impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and the educational, social and psychological services that function to support them.
Join editors Dr Christopher Arnold and Dr Brian Davis as they introduce authors of various chapters to discuss how they explored the effect of Covid-19, what has been learned from living through such an event and what we can do to create a hopeful future for children and young people.
All editors’ and authors’ royalties from Children in Lockdown go towards supporting Alder Hey Children’s Charity.

Disproportionality in educational psychology referrals with James Redburn
2022-03-31 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
This session will explore the question of why some groups of children and young people are consistently referred for EP support more than other groups, and whether this is fair. Following an outline of existing literature, I will present the results of a small-scale research project in a local authority.

Dynamic assessment interest group
2022-04-07 13:30 - 16:00 | ...
The next meeting of the DA interest group will take place via Zoom on Thursday 7th April, 1.30 to 4.00
It will follow the usual format, a specific input first, followed by some time in breakout rooms to discuss and share practice, ending with a short plenary.
Mary Stanley-Duke, one of our group members has kindly agreed to talk about some work she is leading in her Local Authority that relates to DA. Her input is entitled: ‘MeLSA (Mediating Learning Support Assistant)- bringing DA principles (and a lot more!) to those who work with learners most ‘
Email Jane to receive further detail

Executive Functions: Connecting into Practice - online course for Educational Psychologists
2022-04-25 | ...
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.
‘Great guide to assessment, formulation and sharing understanding with others, as well as strategies for intervention at differing levels, and delivered by experts in their fields’ – Review by Kate L, Ed Psych
‘A course that develops EPs knowledge and understanding of EF’s but also how to translate and use this for effective interventions at individual child, parent, whole class and systemic levels. Not to forget becoming more aware of my own EF strengths and weaknesses. Thank you! – Review by Joanne W, Ed Psych

Preventing Suicide in Young People & Children
2022-04-26 | ...
This Fifth National Conference which this year will be held virtually focuses on Saving Young Lives – Preventing Suicide in Children and Young People.
By attending this one day conference you will hear from expert speakers on how your services can reduce preventable suicides and save young lives. Through national updates, case studies from multi-agency settings and lived experience insight, this conference aims to set the scene for progress already being made and what needs to change to improve resilience, wellbeing, mental health support and effectively prevent suicide in children and young people. The conference will use case studies to demonstrate interventions that work in health, schools, universities and multi-agency settings. The conference will examine implementation of the self harm and suicide prevention competence framework for children and young people and will also reflect on suicide prevention in young people during Covid-19.
Follow the conference on Twitter #savingyounglives
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

Literacy: A Path For All - online CPD course for Educational Psychologists
2022-04-26 08:00 | ...
New course to be launched this spring. Sign up to hear more
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.

Doncaster Educational Psychology Open Evening
2022-04-27 16:00 - 17:30 | ...
Doncaster EP Service are hosting an informal open evening for any individuals interested in a career as an EP. What ever stage you are at in your journey, all are welcome!
Register your interest by emailing us

Listening to the stories of parents who actively advocate for their child’s Autism Assessment with Dr Skander Hussain
2022-04-28 16:00 - 16:30 | ...
The aim of this research was to explore the question; How do parents experience the role of advocating for their child’s Autism assessment?
Parents were recognised as narrators rather than participants as a narrative thematic analysis approach was adopted. Sub themes related to advocating include;

challenging professionals/systems
fight
waiting
concern dismissed
education/experience and evidence

Eating Disorders Summit 2022: Improving Access, Treatment & Recovery Outcomes
2022-04-29 | ...
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.
Follow the conference on Twitter #EatingDisorders2022
There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy

Power threat meaning framework interest group - initial meeting
2022-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | ...
This event is the initial meeting of the ‘Power threat meaning framework interest group’ for EPs and educational professionals.
Please email us to receive the Zoom link. The agenda for the meeting will be circulated closer to the date.
Suggested preparation, background and reading materials

The PTMF section of the BPS website
The January 2019 issue of Clinical Psychology Forum: focuses on applied uses of the Power Threat Meaning Framework within human services and beyond
Webinar – Jigsaw
