Hertfordshire Educational Psychology Service

A dynamic service, using psychology and evidence based research/ interventions to make a positive difference to children, young people, staff and schools.

[Hertfordshire Educational Psychology Service @HertsEPS]

We are proud to have trained a cohort of primary based emotional literacy support assistants (ELSAs) this year.

Thank you to the EPs and ELSAs for their commitment and dedication!

#elsanetwork

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Adding to the growing research base amongst EPs using the PATH, Herts EP, Natalie Carpenter, has published her research:

https://t.co/evs8JCDUlK

Fantastic work Natalie! 👍👍👍👍👍

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We are recruiting to senior and maingrade educational psychologists posts.

Excellent terms and conditions, supportive teams and innovative practice!

Senior Educational Psychologist (https://t.co/htFqXavqyZ )
Educational Psychologists (https://t.co/1SZJjXCj3M )

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It is Mental Health Awareness Week, focussing on loneliness.

A helpful way of promoting our own and others’ mental wellbeing is to connect – so why not reach out!

Anna Freud Centre has a toolkit of resources for schools and colleges: https://t.co/0FGQ7k9czA.

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We are excited to recruit psychology assistants to start September 2022. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please follow the link below for more information and to apply. #TwitterEPs #PsychologyAssistants #adayinthelifeofanEP

https://t.co/F6uIO96jeX

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Following up on our @IncSols training on Preparing Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH), we recently held a skills development workshop to practice.

Attendees found it “supportive”, “hopeful” and “inspiring future practice”, with 94% rating it 5/5*!

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Recent developments in Ukraine are hard to make sense of.

Wondering how to talk to a child or young person about it? Here are some organisations offering advice:

https://t.co/4lFcAwG04d
https://t.co/WmIkAGWt1L

Advice for school staff:

https://t.co/xNt7NlL6oB

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Looking to progress your career?

We are recruiting for Deputy Principal and Senior EPs in our friendly and innovative service, with excellent Ts&Cs.

Follow the links below for more information and to apply:

https://t.co/tcTY0n9uMk
https://t.co/vZ1Rrcobiv

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Catch Herts EP @EHSakata sharing her innovative research into culturally responsive EP practice this week at the ‘Trainee EPs Initiative for Cultural Change’ event on Thursday 24th February at 6pm.

Tickets are free and can be accessed here:
https://t.co/SlsOF79Egt

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We are recruiting!

Be a part of our dynamic and supportive service with excellent terms and conditions.

https://t.co/gw9xPvfj2j

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The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week is “Growing Together”.

We are proud to be training Hertfordshire’s first group of secondary ELSAs.

The Mentally Healthy Schools website has resources to support children to grow emotionally
https://t.co/CyIwJ3mdJt

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It is Safer Internet Day!

Check out: https://t.co/8tcYeGHxdH for guides and resources for parents and carers, educational resources including assemblies for schools and activities to do with your children to help them navigate their digital lives safely.

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Closing soon!

#twittereps #dayinthelifeofanEP

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Looking for a new challenge and the next step in your career?

We are currently recruiting senior EP posts at an exciting time for our service.

Check out the advertisement for more information:

https://t.co/R6MCiwzDAv

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Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH)

We were fortunate to have Colin & Claire @IncSols train our service on person-centred planning using the PATH, along with colleagues from SEND and representatives from @HertsPCI parents & carers.

Energised to take our next steps

[Hertfordshire Educational Psychology Service @HertsEPS]

Looking for a new challenge and the next step in your career?

We are currently recruiting senior EP posts at an exciting time for our service.

Check out the advertisement for more information:

https://t.co/R6MCiwzDAv

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We are proud to have co-produced our revamped local offer page in collaboration with parent/carer representatives.

Take a look here-
https://t.co/VutQrIAVfB

Thank you to @HertsPCI.

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The focus of our recent service CPD was individual and group supervision.

Dr Ellie Sakata @EHSakata shared her research about culturally responsive practice and supervision.

We look forward to hearing more about the framework she developed.

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Tomorrow is World Kindness day!

Research shows that acts of kindness are associated with an increase in wellbeing.

What kind act might you do? 🌎

#twittereps #WorldKindnessDay2021

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We’re excited to begin our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training to some of our secondary schools this week. #twittereps

Watch our short video explaining more!
https://t.co/YxL6QyJoJx

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It's digital parenting week!🖥️

Read Herts EP @JaneReichardtEP paper which explores the digital divide and educational psychologists’ practice.

https://t.co/blrIdtLkqC

For resources, we recommend @TheParentsZone - experts supporting digital family life.

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