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”
Category: Social Mobility
Defying the risks of disadvantage
By Rachael Mulcare In support of International Volunteer Day I would like to share my experiences of working as a mentor with the Social Mobility Foundation. Growing up in a single parent family in inner-city Birmingham, I am familiar with the challenges of social disadvantage and deprivation for people from low income backgrounds. The … Continue reading “Defying the risks of disadvantage”