The Role of Educational Psychology in Transitions

Elaine Beck Educational Psychologist Falkirk Educational Psychology Service

Elaine.beck@falkirk.gov.uk

Charlotte Anderson Educational Psychologist (Probationer)

Stirling & Clackmannanshire Educational Psychology Service

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Outline

• Setting the scene for Educational Psychology• Scottish Legislative Framework • Educational Psychologist involvement in

transitions• Research thesis example

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Setting the Scene for Educational Psychology in Scotland

The distinctive contribution of educational

psychologists is to apply psychology skills and knowledge to support the wellbeing and achievement of all children and young people. Wellbeing and achievement are understood in the broadest sense, including emotional and social development, life-skills and formal educational success.

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Legislative Framework

• Education Act (1980)

• Standards in Scottish Schools etc Act (2000)

• Additional Support for Learning Scotland Act (ASL Act) (2004, 2009)

• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)– Professional Registration

as an Educational Psychologist

• Equality Act (2012)

• Data Protection (1980)

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National Policy Guidance • Getting it Right for Every

Child (GIRFEC) – National Practice model – Structure and frameworks

for multi-agency practice– SHANNARI – Wider assessment process– Strengths based approach– Preparation for life – Curriculum for Excellence

• Children’s and Young People’s Bill (2013)

• Beattie Report (1999)

• Code of Ethics and Conduct BPS (2009)

• Standards of Proficiency HCPC (2012)

• ASPECT Report: Educational Psychology Scotland Making a difference (HMIE 2011)

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Educational Psychologist Role in Transitions

• Assessment – Continuous process– Gathering of information– Interaction component– Contextual information – Analysis of information – Building on strengths– Reduction of barriers– Build capacity – Seek views– Cycle of review

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Educational Psychologist Role in Transitions

Levels Consultation Assessment Intervention Training Research

Child & Family

Targets for Individual Education Plan

Individuals strengths, needs

Person Centred Planning

Advice to family on provisions

Video Research (VIG)

School/Organisation

Contribution to strategic plans

Ratify Schools SQA Exam

Curricula innovations

GIRFEC Planning Training

Action Research

Local Authority

ASN Policy Post 16 planning

Teacher Training needs

Implementtransition policy

SDS ASD Training

Positive Destination data

National Children & YP Bill

Dyslexia Assessment guidance for colleges

Highland Council Moving On Pack

Best Practice Events

National Conference Presentation

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