Chris O’Connor

Trainee Educational Psychologist; Specialist, Advisory Teacher; Proud Dad; Christian. Views are my own.

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

‘I was once told, “We don’t want to label children as dyslexic because they might feel downtrodden by that,” but I can tell the House from personal experience that once someone has found out, as a dyslexic, what the problem is, they can get the support.’
Matt Hancock 02.12.22

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

https://t.co/H5PrDVk0JD A link to the proposed dyslexia screening bill - it is a very quick read. Does every child in year 1 really need this?

[Kathy Rastle @Kathy_Rastle]

We already have a baseline language assessment and phonics screen taking place in schools. Those tests capture the proximal causes of poor reading. Does any reading expert see value in additional 'dyslexia screening' (and know what that might be)?

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

@DrBradJohnson Also, some tests seem to be developed by individuals with little knowledge of statistics generally!

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

@JodieReadPsych Done 👍

[Emma Thornbery @EThornbery]

Wolverhampton City Council - Educational Psychologists…happy for DMs for more info or an informal chat about our roles ⬇️ https://t.co/NBONV4dXSv

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

Reminder. As part of my doctorate I am looking at asking EP’s and specialist teacher’s perspectives on the assessment and support of students with dyslexia. If you work for or closely with an LA, can I ask you to complete and pass this on to colleagues.
https://t.co/UTA3s3hNUA

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

@YuvenderP I haven’t read it yet, but the EEF are notorious for comparing one intervention against another. They sometimes suggest that the impact is limited but, should say that the impact is similar to that of the other intervention being delivered. Again - not read this yet.

[Dr Keith Houghton @EPHoughton]

Just Be Kind 🤷‍♂️ Simple as that!

#MentalHealthDay #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay

[Wolverhampton Educational Psychology Service @WolvesEdPsychs]

Fancy joining us as an Educational Psychologist? We welcome applications from qualified EPs or those in their 2nd or 3rd year of training. #twittereps Thanks for planting the trees in Madagascar as part of your climate positive work @edpsyuk 🌳 😊 https://t.co/ApLcyMuudX

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

@DyscalculiaNet1 Definitely one of the best books around on Maths difficulties as a whole.

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

@MikeTylerSport I know that some countries have two year programmes. It would need to be funded though.

[Sandwell Educational Psychology Service @SandwellEdPsych]

We are looking forward to hosting our Sandwell Well-being Charter Mark National Training event next Tuesday!

If you are interested in attending or want further information please email: [email protected]

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

@EP4Everyone This is something we discussed when developing the research, but at this stage, we want to keep the context participants are working within as similar as possible (homogenous). We may broaden the criteria at a later date once we have reflected on the initial findings.

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

As part of my doctorate, I am looking at perspectives of Specialist Teachers and Educational Psychologists on the assessment and support of students with Dyslexia. Could I ask any STs and EPs working in local authority services to complete this please?

https://t.co/UTA3s3hNUA

[Prof Vivian Hill 💙 @VivianEdPsych]

All newly qualified EPs should seriously consider presenting at this brilliant event. #TwitteEPs sin-up here 👇🏻

[Chris O’Connor @ChrisOConnorEP]

@GKatwa_ @DrStaceyBedwell Thanks for this. I’ll have to do my viva in 2023.

[Dr Keith Houghton @EPHoughton]

1/2 - I understand the application for the Doctorate has opened again🤪

I'd personally like to offer 5 hours of my time to any aspiring EPs (5 individuals) who have any questions about being a TEP, the course, the process, the statement

Im by no means an expert however...