The Changing Role of the Educational Psychologist
I feel particularly privileged to be at the vanguard of psychological practice at this challenging but also exciting time of change for the profession of educational psychology.
As students slowly try to get to terms with the 'new normal' and how they can now interact with their peers and teachers within the school environment, some of your learners, especially those with SEN, may be feeling more anxious and stressed. To help keep them on track, we are offering a number of digital resources that allow you to assess, educate and support young people either face to face or remotely while keeping them engaged during these challenging times.
Useful guidelines for those with SEN
Telepractice
We understand that in-person sessions may not be possible right now.
Telepractice enables you to continue to provide care, by applying familiar online technologies to connect you to your students in a virtual session.
If you decide to use remote sessions, you must consider all the surrounding issues related to this change in service-delivery method.
Our telepractice guidelines explain the use of our products in relation to your professional practice, so you can safely continue to provide that all important support to your students.
Q-global
Q-global is our web-based administration, scoring and reporting system that enables you to administer a selection of assessments, remotely or via telepractice, so you can continue supporting your clients during social distancing. Q-global also allows you to input results from paper-and-pencil assessments to generate scores and produce accurate comprehensive reports.
Access arrangements
Standardised scores can help you provide evidence of ability in key areas for your students’ access arrangement and Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications. Schools and colleges trust us to provide them with reliable measures, including the WIAT-III UK for Teachers, WRAT5 and DASH.
Our dedicated Access Arrangements page includes the latest guidelines and regulations, links to useful sites, and information on the tests from Pearson Assessment which are suitable.
Access Arrangements and Disbled Students Allowance - interactive guide
We've created an Access Arrangements and Disbled Students Allowance Interactive Guide.
Education, Health and Care Plan
One in five learners has a special educational need. By identifying difficulties early on, schools can work with families and pupils to have a positive, long-term effect on development and achievement. We are here to help support you with a range of assessments, interventions and CPD resources, so that you can help students participate, progress and enjoy school life to the full.
Training
We’re dedicated to helping you maintain your CPD throughout your career, with a range of training tools, programmes and unique award sponsorship.
Discover our wide range of tools and events designed to help you continue to develop and support the needs of the students you work with.
Diversity and inclusion - Accessibility
We believe all young people should be able to access their learning in a way that meets their individual needs. Find out how we've been supporting accessibility in schools.
Additional education support
Pearson resources that can help provide additional support to students with Special Educational Needs:
Supporting your SEN students, no matter their need
We believe everyone should have the same opportunity to achieve their full potential and to be successful at school. That is why we are here to help you to support your students throughout their educational journey from assessment and intervention to examination, so they can succeed no matter their need.
Learn more on our range of resources and support in our "Supporting your SEN students interactive guide".
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Mindfulness and wellbeing
Mental health is an important part of staying healthy, especially during these uncertain times. Practising mindfulness at times like these can help to rewire the brain to work in calmer and more positive ways. To help get you started, we’ve created a series of videos and guides, which will introduce mindfulness techniques you can practice at home that are suitable for teachers, young people and parents.
Additional support on wellbeing and anxiety can also be found on the following websites:
- Guidance on anxiety (NHS)
- Top tips for talking about our feelings (GOV.UK)
- Anxiety in autistic adults (National Autistic Society)
New and key SEN assessments
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Ever met a parent or carer who has asked you this question? I have, more than a decade ago. This started my journey into the field of Dual Multiple Exceptionality (DME) or as it is known in the USA as Twice Exceptional (2e). This blog is divided into two parts: Part 1: explores what is DME and identification Part 2: considers case studies and reflective questions for practitioners.