Nick Balchin

Principal Educational Psychologist in Falkirk.
Views expressed are my own.

[Nick Balchin @PEPinFalkirk]

44 billion is twice the GDP of Iceland. It would have cost a fraction of that to keep all the employees on in Twitter. I want to be confident any social media I use is as cool as Iceland. I will be watching this space rather than posting.

[Nick Balchin @PEPinFalkirk]

A terrific opportunity as a Senior Educational Psychologist - https://t.co/Pt3uSO7INc

[Falkirk Ed Psych @EdPsychFalkirk]

Falkirk practitioners - still spaces available on 06.10.21 and 20.10.21 - see CPD manager for more details

[Nick Balchin @PEPinFalkirk]

We have some great Senior positions available...1 permanent and 2 temporary. Come join us! https://t.co/2boghVe6Df

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

It's important to remember that #coronavirus hasn't gone away.

We all need to follow the rules in place and continue to be careful.

By doing this, we can help keep each other safe and avoid the need for future restrictions.

Know how to #StaySafe ➡️ https://t.co/kZjGNyL3eE

[Jacqui Ward @JacWard7]

Recalibrating equity after lockdown: we have pulled together research to support educational establishments consider how best to support those CYP most affected by COVID & poverty https://t.co/Jig2I53MIG

[The Falkirk Herald @falkirk_herald]

70 new jobs as Grangemouth factory expands to produce cutting edge 'smart bomb' cancer drugs
https://t.co/SQp4deKVQF

[East Ayrshire Psychological Services @eac_psychology]

Embedding @NeuroSequential knowledge in our Nurture CLPL today. Structure, rhythm, repetition & regulation across the day to meet learner need.

[Glasgow Educational Psychology Service @GlasgowEPS]

We're delighted to be able to share this amazing piece of work created by @wyndfordnursery and @KelvindalePS to support transitions from pre-school to P1 within the Cleveden learning community. Well done to all involved! https://t.co/Ny8zyRAqqQ

[Jason Leitch @jasonleitch]

Another big review day today with the background of outbreaks and increased cases, please be cautious. More details here: https://t.co/4pBVLtwzoM
And the basics are here 👇🏼

[Falkirk Ed Psych @EdPsychFalkirk]

Learning & wellbeing are not separate entities but inextricably linked - meet these needs in tandem as children & young people return to school. See https://t.co/e2X2Zzjq3P for assistance @CSCommsFalkirk #BackToSchool2020

[Falkirk Council @falkirkcouncil]

For parents and carers of younger children returning to school next week, this video might help explain what to expect. https://t.co/teLuBvgnu9

[Nick Balchin @PEPinFalkirk]

Updates for practitioners on our second blog:
https://t.co/Pm0kmIo3Ta
See the map of supports and links.
https://t.co/cI1RU2M0Tf
Well done to the team.

#REASSURANCE #resilience #ReturnToSchool

[Nick Balchin @PEPinFalkirk]

https://t.co/TKSkIQbOy8

[Nick Balchin @PEPinFalkirk]

Lots of people are concerned about children being anxious returning to school:
1. most children will need reassurance
2. some children may need targeted help.
https://t.co/71VnUC78ch
3. Call us if the problem persists or you are not sure
#reassurance
#resilience
#returntoschool

[Falkirk Ed Psych @EdPsychFalkirk]

As the wider re-opening of childcare services resumes, some child-centred transition guidance from
@EdPsychFalkirk to assist moving on successfully in early learning and childcare @CSCommsFalkirk
(apologies if you had difficulty opening the earlier tweet, visual now attached)

[Henry Hepburn @Henry_Hepburn]

@Emma_Seith Nicola Sturgeon, just asked about teachers and face coverings, said: "Teachers will be advised to wear a face covering if...they can't maintain physical distancing and are closer than the recommended distance for a period of time."

[Nick Balchin @PEPinFalkirk]

"Going the Distance with Distance Learning in Falkirk Council Children's Services" | https://t.co/2qkmOdqUTS
this is from Robert Naylor, Director of Children's Services in Falkirk

[Care Inspectorate @CareInspect]

Today the Scottish Government released guidance for the reopening of ELC services in Phase 3 of Scotland’s Routemap.

The Scottish Government ELC Directorate has issued a letter to all childcare providers outlining what this guidance will mean for them.

https://t.co/9GlMTNyPCT

[Glasgow Educational Psychology Service @GlasgowEPS]

Our focus on transition continues with a look at ways to support those with Speech Language & Communication Needs, who require particular additional support for change.

GPS have pulled together a masterlist of resources and links to aid this transition:
https://t.co/TiRfv7zPM5