How Partnering with Psychology Direct Works for Associates
How Partnering with Psychology Direct Works for Associates As a dedicated psychologist or psychiatrist, your passion lies in assessment, insight, and making a real difference. But often, the reality of independent practice can involve a surprising amount of administrative burden, chasing referrals, negotiating fees, managing paperwork, and even battling for…
Read MoreA School Leader’s Guide to the EHCP Process
A School Leader’s Guide to the EHCP Process As a school leader or SENCO, navigating the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process can be one of the most demanding aspects of your role. The paperwork is extensive, the timelines are tight, and the responsibility to get it right for…
Read MoreKeeping Children Safe in Education 2025
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 The Department for Education has published Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, which came into force on 1 September 2025. This year’s updates are primarily technical rather than transformative, but several changes are particularly relevant for those working with children. What’s Changed in…
Read MoreUnderstanding PANS and PANDAS: A Guide for Educational Psychologists
Understanding PANS and PANDAS: A Guide for Educational Psychologists Introduction PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are complex, post-infectious medical conditions that can profoundly affect a child’s or young person’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioural functioning. Children and young people with PANS or PANDAS…
Read More“It’s Silent” – What the 2025 Safeguarding Report Revealed About Race and Child Protection
“It’s Silent” – What the 2025 Safeguarding Report Revealed About Race and Child Protection Content Warning: This blog discusses child safeguarding cases involving serious harm and death, racism, and systemic failures in child protection. Some readers may find the content distressing. Earlier this year the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel…
Read MoreBeyond Assessments: The Modern Role of an Educational Psychology Service
Beyond Assessments: The Modern Role of an Educational Psychology Service For many school leaders, Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) directors, and SENCOs, the term “Educational Psychologist” (EP) often brings one thing to mind: statutory assessments for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). While providing expert psychological advice for EHCPs remains a…
Read MoreThe Link Between Emotional Wellbeing and Student Absence (DfE Report 2025)
The Link Between Emotional Wellbeing and Student Absence (DfE Report 2025) The continuous rise in student absence across UK schools is a growing concern. It’s a challenge that weighs heavily on school leaders and local authorities alike, knowing that every day missed can impact a young person’s educational progress and…
Read MoreSolutions for Local Authorities Commissioning EP Services to Support the New School Starters
Solutions for Local Authorities Commissioning EP Services to Support the New School Starters Local Authorities (LAs) and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) face unprecedented pressure in managing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. This challenge is further compounded by the unique needs of the children who spent their formative years in…
Read MoreIn The Pod: In Conversation with Gradys Nyka & Razia Sultana
Educations Coordinators by day and creative minds by night, meet Gradys Nyka and Razia Sultana. In Episode 2 of In the Pod, we sit down with two of our Education Coordinators, who bring their artistic and literary passions into the world of Educational Psychology services. In this episode, Gradys and…
Read MoreUnderstanding the DfE’s New Writing Framework: A Clear Guide for Primary Schools
Understanding the DfE’s New Writing Framework: A Clear Guide for Primary Schools Learning to write presents one of the biggest challenges pupils face at school. It’s a skill that opens doors to success in education, life, and work. When children struggle to express their ideas in writing, they’re likely to…
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