by The School Psychology Service | Jul 9, 2026 | Wellbeing & Mental Health
Blog post written by Dr. Kirsty Evans. Stay tuned for our new training course on EBSA, coming soon. Schools are increasingly reporting challenges related to pupil attendance, including presentations consistent with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). It can be...
by The School Psychology Service | Jun 6, 2026 | Neurodiversity
What is Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)? Most children argue, refuse instructions, test boundaries, become angry when things do not go their way, and occasionally blame others for their mistakes. These behaviours are a normal part of development. ODD is different...
by The School Psychology Service | May 16, 2026 | Educational Psychology, Inclusion
In recent years, adaptive teaching has become a central part of inclusive classroom practice. While differentiation has long been associated with meeting pupils’ varying needs, many schools are now shifting towards more responsive, evidence-based adaptive teaching...
by The School Psychology Service | May 6, 2026 | Educational Psychology, Inclusion, Learning Environments, Uncategorised
In recent years, the language of classroom practice has shifted. “Differentiation,” once the dominant term, is increasingly being replaced by “adaptive teaching.” For many teaching staff, this can feel like a rebranding exercise rather than a meaningful change....
by The School Psychology Service | Apr 19, 2026 | anxiety
Anxiety is something that affects people of all ages and while it can feel overwhelming in the moment, there are practical, evidence-based strategies that can help bring the body and mind back to a calmer state. One such approach is known as TIPP: Temperature, Paced...
