Katie Ruane

Senior Educational Psychologist -community inclusion, facilitating change, & positive psychology. Views are my own. Charity trustee & governor. @SFPsychology2

[Katie Ruane @DrKateRuane]

Written by Educational Psychologists & informed by psychological research & work in Nottinghamshire schools: A handbook of practical resources for supporting successful returns to school #twittereps #edutwitter #Sendsupport @edpsyuk @dr_treisman @marymered @EpsSouthend

[Whole School SEND @WholeSchoolSEND]

We're pleased to share our latest free resource "Recovery, Re-introduction and Renewal: Safe and Successful Returns to School", a handbook designed to help schools and education settings through #COVID19 and beyond. https://t.co/Tn3dlDKSSv @nasen_org @AEPsychologists @NottsCC

[NottsHFT @NottsHFT]

We’ve had a great time meeting pupils and teaching staff at the NottAlone Live event in Newark today, showing them what support services the Healthy Family Team offer.
#childrensmentalhealthweek
#NottAloneLive #Notts2gether

[NottAlone @NottAlone1]

🎉Wow! 🎉

What an amazing day at #NottAloneLive! Here are some of our incredible service providers who joined us today @CBereavementC,
@YMCANewark, @NottsOutdoors, @NottsCarers

#NottAloneLive #Notts2gether #CMHW

[Sarah Cottinghatt @SCottinghatt]

Working with schools and trusts has taught me a very valuable lesson.

There’s almost *no point* in talking about improving teaching practice without one key thing:

A *shared mental model* of how people learn

Why is this so important? Let’s break it down...🧵

[TheTattooedHeadteacher Deputy CEO 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾she/her @KyrstieStubbs]

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[TheTattooedHeadteacher Deputy CEO 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾she/her @KyrstieStubbs]

❤️🩷💙💛💙🩷❤️

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

Healthy parenting means allowing children to struggle. To be hurt, frustrated, and to make mistakes without being rescued. Instead of “I just want my child to be happy” we need: “I want my child to be able to cope with everything life brings.”

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

A Fresh Start for an 8-Year-Old Boy Who Nearly Faced Exclusion

On his first day, he ended up in my office—angry, swearing, and lashing out. Then he took off, starting a chaotic game of chase around the school.

We kept our distance, letting him burn off his energy. Finally, exhausted, he sat down, red-faced and out of breath. No child chooses to behave this way.

I knelt beside him, and said, "This is your school now. You're staying here."

Sometimes, kindness and connection speak louder than any punishment ever could.

[Emma @EdPsychEmma]

I am still looking for secondary schools to take part in my research - see the poster below for more info! #edutwitter #twitterEPs #ukedchat

[Nottinghamshire Educational Psychology Service @NottsEPS]

Following on from last week, check out this powerful oral history video celebrating Waveney Bushell. It explores her fight against racism in the education system, the misuse of IQ tests, and how the field has evolved. Featuring @DrMelMeheux #BlackHistoryMonth #TwitterEPs

[Positively Present @positivepresent]

Feel it to heal it! 🧡

[NottAlone @NottAlone1]

💚💙 NottAlone is for everyone.

From today, we are here for people of all ages to find mental health advice and support

[NottAlone @NottAlone1]

NottAlone is at a library near you! Pop down to your local library from today, World Mental Health Day to pick up a #NottAlone leaflet and take a look at the mental health resources available from libraries across #Nottingham and #Nottinghamshire 💙@NottsLibraries #WMHD2024 #WMHD

[Anthea Gulliford @PsychAnthea]

Interested in finding out more about educational psychology training at the University of Birmingham? Join us for our Open Evening, Oct 10th 6pm, online. #twittereps Register here - scroll down the page to find 'Open Evening' and the link to register: https://t.co/aVks3hCTJS

[Missing The Mark @_MissingTheMark]

⭐️⭐️Out today from all good bookshops⭐️⭐️

[Positively Present @positivepresent]

Appreciate all of the moments!

[Association of Educational Psychologists @AEPsychologists]

The application process for EP training in England is now open! 👏

You can find the answers to all your application questions, and information on university open events via the EPFT page on our website!
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https://t.co/8nKmBYrUM3
#TwitterEPs #EPFT #EPtraining #EduTwitter

[Association of Educational Psychologists @AEPsychologists]

Today is a big day 🚨
Remember, #twitterEPs - an Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Education is going live today.

Keep a lookout and join us in demanding a drastically new approach to SEND 📨

@DECPOfficial @teamsquarepeg
#SENDreform #SENDrevolution

[Edmund Barnett-Ward @Edmund_B_W]

It is one minute past midnight, and the embargo has lifted, so here’s a thing I’ve waited nineteen months to be able to say: no school will ever receive a single-word/phrase judgement again. They are gone, they are history…

[Positively Present @positivepresent]

You are allowed to be happy. ✏️