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 | May 16, 2024 | Dyslexia & Literacy, Uncategorised
Being a ‘poor’ reader is not uncommon. According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD, 2016), approximately 20% of 15-year-olds from developed countries are not able to read at a level that allows them to participate...
by The School Psychology Service | Feb 23, 2024 | Challenging Behaviour, Uncategorised
Children and young people presenting with ‘unwanted’ or ‘challenging’ behaviour in school is one of the most difficult aspects of teaching and education. A national survey of behaviour commissioned by the DfE (2023) found that 60% of school...
by The School Psychology Service | Dec 17, 2023 | Uncategorised
Last Friday we enjoyed our Christmas lunch together, and, as part of our ‘ Community Uplift’ and giving back to the community, the cost of the lunch will be matched with a donation to Wolverhampton Food Bank. Merry Christmas everyone, and a very happy new...
by The School Psychology Service | Jan 25, 2023 | Educational Psychology, Uncategorised
In this post we will be discussing why Precision Teaching should be considered as an approach to assessment through teaching for students who are struggling to acquire or maintain a certain skill. If you are unsure what Precision Teaching is – please see our previous...
by Gary Lavan | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Are young men at risk of mental health problems later in life? And if so, what can you do to mitigate the risks and help them now? In todays blog, we aim to look the reasons many men suffer with their mental health. How big is the problem? It’s reported that 1 in 8...
