By Maninder Sangar Statistics suggest that there is an underutilisation of mental health services by Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people. As a consequence, people from minority ethnic groups are commonly constructed as being ‘hard to reach’ when it comes to accessing mental health services. This is despite the assertion that BAME groups … Continue reading “Hard to Reach Communities or Hard to Reach Services?”
Month: October 2019
Poverty and the work of the educational psychologist
By Ben Clyde Today marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Educational psychologists are usually aware of the impact that living in poverty can have on the life chances of a child. Indicators suggest that the numbers of children living in poverty are increasing in the U.K. For educational psychologists these social issues can seem … Continue reading “Poverty and the work of the educational psychologist”
Staff Well-Being – Little things matter!
By Colette Soan Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Today is World Mental Health Day and as the busy Autumn Term begins, it’s important to remember that it’s not just the children who have to get used to the early mornings and homework again! School staff are a dedicated group of professionals who often put … Continue reading “Staff Well-Being – Little things matter!”
Developing Supervision Champions
By Anita Soni Supervision plays a central role for the helping professions. For educational psychologists, this is demonstrated in the guidance from the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychologists and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Despite this, it can be difficult to come to shared agreement as definitions of supervision … Continue reading “Developing Supervision Champions”