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Research in Focus: How Movement can Support Self-Regulation in the Early Years
What is this paper about? This month's focus is on Sensory Circuits. I therefore decided to share a recent paper written by Savina (2025) which explores how movement can support self‑regulation in early childhood. This paper is a literature review which means that the...
Precision Teaching: Resources
This month we are shining a light on Precision Teaching. Precision Teaching involves making daily assessments of progress and providing immediate feedback to both learners and teachers. Precision Teaching was introduced into the UK (from USA) in the 1970s and 80s and...
Evidence-Based Teaching: How Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching Can Transform Learning
As a Trainee Educational Psychologist, I have seen many different approaches to Precision Teaching. One common pitfall that can be easy to fall into is the administration of Precision Teaching without teaching input. We must remember that Precision Teaching is the...
Dyscalculia and Mathematical Difficulties – Information for Parents and Carers
We’re excited to share our new leaflet designed to help parents and carers understand dyscalculia- a specific learning difference that affects how individuals process numbers and mathematical concepts. Dyscalculia can impact anyone, regardless of age or ability, and...
What is Dyscalculia?
Understanding Dyscalculia Dyscalculia is a term which is used to describe a neurological difference, often referred to as a Specific Learning Difference (or difference) - a difference in the way that the brain processes information which causes difficulties...
Challenging Behaviour: Resource for Parents and Carers
Understanding Challenging Behaviour: An Information Leaflet for Parents and Carers Supporting children with behaviour that is challenging can feel overwhelming and confusing for parents and carers. That’s why we’ve developed a clear, accessible leaflet to help explain...
‘The Iceberg’ – Considering Factors Underpinning ‘Challenging Behaviour’
Beneath the Surface: Understanding the 'Why' Behind Children's Challenging Behaviour As an Trainee Educational Psychologist, I often find myself drawing attention to what lies beneath the surface of behaviour. When a child distracts others, shouts out, avoids work, or...
Understanding Numeracy Difficulties in the Classroom
Understanding Numeracy Difficulties in the Classroom It is National Numeracy Day 2025, a day to remind us of the vital role that numeracy plays in children’s lives- not only in school, but for modern life. Yet for lots of our children and young people, numeracy isn’t...
Positive Psychology and the PERMA Model
Positive Psychology A part of my doctoral training that I have really enjoyed is learning about positive psychology. Often when discussing mental health, a lot of people jump to the conclusion that the term is 'negative'. However, mental health is 'not merely the...
Solution Circles
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 Circles are tools of “community capacity”. They assume and demonstrate that people – in any community or...
Global Top 40 Child Psychology Blog
