Dr Lizzie Sims

Educational Psychologist in the South West.
All views my own.

[MeLSA @MeLSA_EP]

Day 5 of MeLSA training focuses on reading and writing skills. Phonological skills, reading fluency, the importance of 'little and often', paired reading, precision teaching, and fostering writing are all explored. #twittereps

[Dr Lizzie Sims @LizzieSimsEP]

This is absolutely beautiful

[ForestSchoolsBhamCIC @FSBCIC]

Makes us choke each time we watch ❤️
Surely one of the No1 Climate Change solutions is to encourage a symbiotic relationship between our children and Nature? #ClimateActionNow #COP26 #hotpoets #forestschool

[edpsy @edpsyuk]

1) It's been some time in the making with support from loads of people.

Today we're excited (and nervous) to publish our 'Educational Psychology' page.

We are happy for (and encourage) all EP services to use and adapt as they wish #TwitterEPs

Read here: https://t.co/PcP3zvXoUx

[Tes magazine @tes]

What can schools do to support pupils with selective mutism? Two representatives of the @InfoSmira charity offers advice
https://t.co/uMp94NASfV

[Anna Freud @annafreuduk]

Read our new booklet, which is a guide on attachment for early years workers & how attachment ideas can be used in day to day practice: https://t.co/IHbltb8aix

[Marvin Rees @MarvinJRees]

Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition - our opportunity to reflect on how the transatlantic slave trade continues to have a profound impact on the lived experiences of communities in #Bristol

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

Dr Abigail Wright, a member of @DECPOfficial has produced some helpful advice for parents and carers dealing with new babies and young children who are self-isolating and social distancing. #babiesinlockdown #Covid19 @psychedmum @ParentInfantFdn

https://t.co/7wOZhiS9Eu

[Bristol City Council @BristolCouncil]

Maintaining connection in a socially distant world can feel hard. In this short webinar, #Bristol EPs explore how to stay connected and build resilience during Covid-19 https://t.co/Q3P5RO3ot0 #WellbeingWednesday #Childwellbeing @MarvinJRees @CllrAsherCraig

[Dr Lizzie Sims @LizzieSimsEP]

@LucyWoodBristol @Dr_E_C @AdrianneReid87 Fantastic photo! It was a pleasure to have you in the group this year with your insightful reflections and the support you gave to the other ELSAs. You will be missed!

[Dr Rebecca Newman @drbecpsych]

Have a go at an evidence-based approach to managing emotional wellbeing during Covid-19. Aimed at school staff but suitable for all #twitterEPs #adayinthelifeofanEP #Wellbeing @Duncanjee @DrMarySD @SarahDuffield14 @AdrianneReid87 @ali_benson @DrBullBeddows @sainteefs @WillPsyc

[Anna Freud @annafreuduk]

Today the Anna Freud Centre is launching ‘Early Years in Mind’, a unique new learning network aimed at early years workers. It will offer guidance & information to help improve the mental health & development of babies & children. Read more: https://t.co/340iOc3dIZ #IMHAW2020

[Dr. Duncan Gillard (he/him) @Duncanjee]

Check out our new webinar on #ACT for #parentswellbeing and #parentpractice. https://t.co/D0RclDZAYQ @BristolCouncil @BristolLearning @educatinghurley @Ann_James01 @ali_benson @DrMarySD @sainteefs @AdrianneReid87 @VictoriBleazard @DrBullBeddows @SarahDuffield14 @drbecpsych

[Southend_EPS @EpsSouthend]

Thank you to @DrBullBeddows for adding yet another fantastic #webinar to the #EP_reachout series. Wonderful tips for #supportinglearning View it on our YouTube channel https://t.co/ozIAuko0IR
#twittereps #connections #learning

[Dr Lizzie Sims @LizzieSimsEP]

Another creative and insightful free webinar created by my lovely colleague Mary, available to watch on YouTube. Highly recommend this fantastic resource to all those thinking about supporting children with the return to school.

[Dr Mary Stanley-Duke @DrMarySD]

Here's the link to today's webinar for parents about returning to school and supporting children. Please share. @educatinghurley @BristolLearning #twittereps #adayinthelifeofan_ep
https://t.co/hRYN5ov0PN

[Nicola Stewart @sch_counsellor]

I’ve been looking for stories to read to young children in supporting them explore the feelings around ruptured school connections as well as addressing separation anxiety for returning infants. ‘The Invisible String’ is just perfect. Read here by me. https://t.co/O5aaPUkkTn

[Dr Lizzie Sims @LizzieSimsEP]

This is a really powerful short film that gives voice to the experiences of young people who have been excluded from school, exploring issues of labelling and self-fulfilling prophecies as well as the importance of opportunities for practical skills development.

[Rife Magazine @rifemag]

Am I A Bad Kid?: a short documentary about the impact of school exclusion: https://t.co/mJbuOiTbsx

[Dr Mary Stanley-Duke @DrMarySD]

Reaching out to parents and sharing psychological understanding of developing life skills... asking for help - how to support your child with learning this important life skill... please share and feedback welcome @educatinghurley @JervisVikki

[Dr. Duncan Gillard (he/him) @Duncanjee]

Fantastic ideas from @BristolCouncil 4 #parentalwellbeing & #childrenswellbeing during #COVID19. Thanks4putting wellbeing 1st & tweeting about it every week @educatinghurley @Ann_James01 @CllrAsherCraig @DrMarySD @sainteefs @WillPsyc @BullBeddows @AdrianneReid87 @SarahDuffield14

[Joe Oliver @contextconsult]

We are both very proud of this. And nervous too. We wrote it from a place of vulnerability as we reflected on our own personal struggles through this time. @NewHarbinger