Dr Ashley Smith

Educational Psychologist. Keen to support systems to support the child/young person. Interests: SEMH, trauma-informed, relational practices. Views are my own.

[Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley]

National figures for SEN in England 2024.25.

Over 1.7 million pupils in England have special educational needs (5.6% more pupils).

Similar year-on-year increases. Autism / speech & language biggest areas of need.

A vital SEND review is coming up.

https://t.co/lTCxynmatL

[Prof Vivian Hill 💙 @VivianEdPsych]

Professor Jason Arday giving an inspirational keynote note at @DECPOfficial #DECP25 urging that EPs exercise caution in judgements and consider context. #TwitterEPs

[Dr LSinclaire-Harding @mslysandra]

It's not just pay. There's been a 77% increase in EHCP requests since 2017- LA's can't recruit to meet this demand; they can't compete with private practice. Families with £ can pay privately, those without this privilege (often with greatest need) can wait years for support💔

[Tiffany @DrTNelsonEP]

The age range of my research has been extended to 21.
Please like, share and get in touch.
It is really important to me to hear and share the experiences of Black Autistic females masking in UK education
#blackautistics #blackautisticgirls #autisticmasking #autisticresearch

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

Not all behaviour is a choice. So it is important to recognise the difference between misbehaviour and stressed behaviour ,a survival mechanism to toxic stress.If we treat them the same ,it can be worse for our young people.🧠🌱

[Dr Ashley Smith @ashgrinhamsmith]

Not long to go! Our session on trauma informed practices in schools is about to begin on the training stage at the World Education Summit @mslysandra #WorldEdSummit #inclusion #traumainformed

[Dr Ashley Smith @ashgrinhamsmith]

Really excited to be contributing to this event @WorldEdSummit with @mslysandra #inclusion #WorldEdSummit #traumainformed

[Dr LSinclaire-Harding @mslysandra]

We're excited to share our contribution to this important event @ashgrinhamsmith
@WorldEdSummit
#WorldEdSummit

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🤔 Good and thoughtful implementation of a new teaching and learning strategy can mean the difference between it succeeding or failing.

Give your idea the best chance of success in your setting with the EEF’s Guide to Implementation.

Download now: https://t.co/YQLfxzWeOT

[Dr Steve Murray @EduResearching]

PLEASE RT:
Dr Tina Rae - Supporting students with Emotionally-Based School Avoidance

Monday 30th January - 4:15pm

FREE, online talk and open to all!

Book here: https://t.co/Rjt6WzFxl3

@acamh @YoungMindsUK @TrainingMindful @CYPMentalHealth @AFNCCF @rcpsych @SEND_Action

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🙌 Our round-up of this year’s key EEF resources is here!

Read the list and download resources here: https://t.co/fv6H6AJY7p

#TeachingResources

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

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[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

💡 When devising a new pupil premium strategy, our guide recommends that school leaders:

1. Diagnose pupils’ needs
2. Use strong evidence to support your strategy
3. Implement with care
4. Monitor and evaluate cyclically

Download: https://t.co/gSZ2rsLq5H

#PupilPremium

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

Some people still don't get it!.

Helping a young person regulate again isn't rewarding bad behaviour.

It is a fundamental part of our role.

Sometimes they just need to be understood,held and loved.🧠🌱

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

When a young person is in a dysregulated state this is not the time for reasoning and questions. What happened?.Why did you do this?.You should have know better?.The highest part of the brain(Pre-frontal Cortex) thinking ,reasoning,decision making ,learning memory is offline.

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🔍 Evidence review: Attendance interventions

This review summarises findings from 72 studies that aimed to improve pupils’ school attendance.

Read more: https://t.co/854FtIfqa4

#Attendance

[Lynburn Nurture @LynburnNurture]

We are absolutely passionate about normalising, verbalising, and validating mental health & anxiety. I've designed a reflective and informative workbook for children to support their understanding and help them develop healthy coping mechanisms #MentalHealthMatters