educational psychology
An Educational Psychologist is concerned with helping children or young people who are experiencing problems within education with the aim of enhancing their learning and development. Barriers to learning may include neurological, developmental, social or emotional difficulties. Intervention is usually carried out within nurseries, schools, home or care environments or anywhere where the individual feels most comfortable.
Our practice specialises in the assessment of the child or young person typically using observation, interviews and test materials. In our many years of professional experience we know there is no "standard" assessment or "one size fits all". We will judge each situation and decide what will work best for each individual. Educational psychologists can suggest a wide range of appropriate interventions, such as learning strategies or solution focused consultation work with teachers, parents/carers or other professionals. We can also provide in-service training for schools with reference to special educational needs.
Our practice specialises in the assessment of the child or young person typically using observation, interviews and test materials. In our many years of professional experience we know there is no "standard" assessment or "one size fits all". We will judge each situation and decide what will work best for each individual. Educational psychologists can suggest a wide range of appropriate interventions, such as learning strategies or solution focused consultation work with teachers, parents/carers or other professionals. We can also provide in-service training for schools with reference to special educational needs.
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Educational Psychologists can be involved in research, taking an active part in organisation and policy planning advising on educational provisions and policies.
Educational Psychologists follow their own code of practice and are obliged to undertake continuous professional development and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). |
Ruth Birnbaum’s Educational Psychology Practice can undertake any of the following activities:
- Assessing learning social, behavioural and emotional needs through observation, testing and consultation to advise on the appropriate strategies and provisions to support learning and development.
- Writing reports to make formal recommendations on action to be taken in schools including amendments to Education, Health and Care Plans (formerly 'Statements').
- Writing reports for Access Arrangements.
- Developing and supporting therapeutic and behaviour management programmes.
- In-service training for parents/carers, teachers and others involved with the education of children and young people.
- Advising, liaising and negotiating with teachers, parents/carers and other education and care professionals.
- Attending case conferences involving multidisciplinary teams on how best to meet the social, emotional behavioural and learning needs of children and young people.
- Developing and reviewing special needs policies.
- Undertaking research.
- Developing and applying effective interventions to promote psychological wellbeing, social, emotional and behavioural development, and to raise educational standards.
- Mediating between parties to ensure the best outcome for the child or young person.
- Listening to the voice of the child or young person and advocating on their behalf.