The School Psychology Service

17/07/2025

We have LOTS of free resources on our website, including an information leaflet for parents and carers on challenging behaviour. Visit our website to find out more.

https://www.theschoolpsychologyservice.com/challenging-behaviour-resource-for-parents-and-carers

04/07/2025

As part of our 'Challenging Behaviour' course, we refer to the 'Iceberg' - a helpful way to explore what might be going on for a child underneath their presenting behaviours. I have illustrated common 'challenging behaviours' raised by staff and explored just A FEW factors that might be at play. In our course we dive much deeper, considering longer-term factors and the environment as a factor.

22/06/2025

Looking for a quick summary of emotion coaching? Click here for a free emotion coaching summary document including step by steps and script examples.

This short blog post summarises emotion coaching and its core principles (empathy & guidance). It links a free resource on emotion coaching.

15/06/2025

What IS emotion regulation and dysregulation? They are terms I hear very frequently in my casework as a TEP. I wanted to explore the developmental journey children go on in order to self-regulate, and how we as parents and staff can support this journey.

We often hear terms like emotion regulation and dysregulation. This blog explains the developmental journey of regulation.

08/06/2025

In today's blog post I explore what I take with me when I want to gather pupil voice in a meaningful way as a Year 2 Trainee Educational Psychologist!

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31/05/2025

To finish off our month's focus on mental health and resilience I am sharing an illustration of Martin Seligman's PERMA model. The model outlines five elements of well-being and one I find particularly find important for wellbeing is flow - a deep, immersive state of focus and absorption which is central to the Engagement component. This model can be a useful tool to think about how we can increase life satisfaction and positivity in our (and our students') lives.

19/05/2025

*EPs wanted - September 2025*

We're looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team starting September 2025 working with schools in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

We are looking for experienced and newly qualified EPs (HCPC registered) to work with us in schools across Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Full time, part time employed, and associate models of working are all possible.

We're looking for EPs who care about delivering positive outcomes for young people, their families and the schools in which they work. The School Psychology Service offers named schools, giving you the chance to build relationships and opportunities for individual casework, whole school work, projects, training delivery and the chance to make real change in your schools.

Apply now:
If this sounds like the right role for you, get in touch - send a CV and cover letter to us at office@theschoolpsychologyservice.com

19/05/2025

We are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist! We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their skills, and apply psychology supporting schools in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the wider West Midlands region.

Assistant Psychologist Role - September 2025 Full-time or Part-time, fixed-term position for 12 months. Full-time equivalent in the range £26,530 - £29,114 (NHS Band 4 equivalent) per annum (pro rata). The School Psychology Service Ltd is an educational psychology service supporting schools in Wol...

02/05/2025

Something I have enjoyed as part of my doctoral training has been the focus on positive psychology and how schools can adopt aspects of positive psychology to support their students. For more information on this and Seligman's PERMA model, see our latest blog post.

Seligman's PERMA model offers a simple, evidence-based framework for understanding and enhancing wellbeing which schools can adopt.

25/04/2025

We have a free template available on our resources page for the facilitation of a Solution Circle - a creative way for a group of people to become 'unstuck' using collaboration and blue-sky thinking. Read our latest blog for a step-by-step process.

Solution circles are a short and powerful tool that takes no more than a half hour. It is effective in getting “unstuck” from a problem in life or work. Solution […]

09/04/2025

This month's focus is Restorative Practice. In our latest blog post we will consider the costs and benefits of restorative approaches ⛅️

This blog post will outline some of the evidence base for restorative approaches and practice in schools including costs and benefits.

07/04/2025

As the service continues to grow, we are keen to hear from *Educational Psychologists* interested in working with our small, friendly team, supporting schools in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
Associate and employed posts available. Find out more here:
https://www.theschoolpsychologyservice.com/educational.../