A huge thank you to all the schools, parents & young people who trusted us in 2025. It’s been a privilege to support your journeys. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a hopeful New Year. 🎄✨ #EducationalPsychology #ThankYou #UKSchools #TwitterEPS #SEND

At @klidoscpeeps.bsky.social, we champion our team's passions. This Christmas, we're proud to support @ephoughton.bsky.social & his vital work with the Last Man Standing Community Join us in supporting his ambition below. Every donation makes an impact 🙏 #CommunitySupport #ChristmasAppeal

To all of our schools, settings, parents, Senco's, followers and supporters. We are taking some much needed annual leave to rest, recuperate and recharge... We will be returning on Monday 24th November so we will respond to any questions or queries when we return. #Holiday #ThankYou #Honeymoon

Transcendence. ✨ This psychological strength connects kids to awe, hope & meaning through: 🔭 Appreciation of Beauty 🙏 Gratitude 💫 Purpose 🌱 Hope It builds resilience, joy & a moral compass. #Edpsychs #PositivePsychology #ChildWellbeing #UKedchat

In a world of big emotions & instant gratification, kids need their inner anchor: TEMPERANCE 🎯 ✨ Forgiveness ✨ Humility ✨ Prudence ✨ Self-Regulation It gives them tools for resilient relationships, wise choices & inner confidence. #Edpsychs #PositivePsychology #SEND #ChildDevelopment

True learning isn't just what we know, but how we think. Cultivating #Wisdom through creativity, curiosity, judgment, perspective & a love of learning, helps students turn information into insight. Let's teach for wisdom, not just for tests. #Edpsychs #TeachingAndLearning

Justice in schools isn't just rules, it's the civic virtue of fairness, teamwork & leadership that builds a strong community. ✅ Restorative practices ✅ Collaborative learning ✅ Student leadership ✅ Co-created class norms #Edpsychs #PositivePsychology #Justice

We are running our FINAL Lego Based Therapy Webinar of 2025 tomorrow from 6pm-8pm (Thursday 23rd October) Feel free to join us for just £15 via the link below - www.paypal.com/instantcomme... or visit our website to book - klidoscpe.com/twilight-tra... #LegoTherapy #Edpsychs #SENCO

Fostering Humanity in our schools is key to connection & belonging. This positive psychology virtue encompasses Love, Kindness & Social Intelligence It can be developed through SEL, prosocial action & strong relationships! #Edpsychs #Wellbeing #Humanity #PositivePsychology

Turn up the COURAGE dial! 🔊💪 Courage isn't just big bravery, it's the everyday fuel for learners: 🗣️ Speaking up in class 🧠 Sticking with tough problems ✅ Owning mistakes 🌟 Joining new activities How do you help build courage in young people? #Courage #Resilience #EdPsychs #SEN #GrowthMindset

Unlocking young potential with Positive Psychology! This week, we're exploring the 6 Core Virtues of Positive Psychology. Wisdom, Courage, Humanity & more Your toolkit for building resilience & a love of learning! #Edpsychs #SEN #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology

Unlock social skills with LEGO! Join our Lego Based Therapy webinar for educators/parents with @ephoughton.bsky.social Thurs 23rd Oct, 6-8pm Learn the psychology for only £15. 👉 Don't miss out: www.paypal.com/instantcomme... #LegoTherapy #SEND #Parenting #CPD #Edpsychs #SENCO

EBSNA isn't defiance, it's distress. The solution? A team effort. 🏫 Schools: Be curious, not furious. Offer flexibility & a safe landing pad. 👪 Parents: Validate feelings & partner with school. We must rebuild the bridge together. #EBSNA #Edpsychs

It’s a barrier, not a choice! #EBSNA isn't defiance; it's a child being unable to attend school due to overwhelming anxiety Rates are rising due to: 😟 Post-pandemic fallout 😟 Academic pressure 😟 Social challenges 😟 Underlying needs #SchoolAnxiety #SEND #Edpsychs

True student motivation isn't about rewards, but meeting 3 core needs: 🔑 AUTONOMY (Choice) 🔑 COMPETENCE (Mastery) 🔑 RELATEDNESS (Connection) Unlocking these is key to better learning & stronger mental health 💪 #SelfDeterminationTheory #SEMH #Edpsychs

Situational Mutism is an anxiety-based difficulty where a child can't speak in certain settings. Be patient - never force speech. Praise all communication. Start with small steps. Partner with parents. Create a safe, low-pressure environment. #SituationalMutism #SEND #Anxiety #Edpsychs

Exactly 1 month today ❓What - 2 hour Lego Based Therapy Webinar 🤷‍♂️ When - Thursday 23rd October 6pm-8pm 🦸‍♂️ Who - @ephoughton.bsky.social 💻Where - Microsoft Teams 🕸️ How - via this link - www.paypal.com/instantcomme... #Edpsychs #LegoBasedTherapy #SEND #SENCO #Autism #Neurodevelopment

Humbled by this incredibly generous feedback. Knowing the support has been "life-changing" is the most meaningful part of our work. A reminder to savour feedback. It's essential fuel for professional growth & reinforces why we do what we do. Thank you. #Edpsychs #Feedback

As EPs, we use MI. We guide, not direct. This builds resilience & helps them thrive on their own terms. The 4 pillars: 1️⃣ Engaging - Build trust 2️⃣ Focusing - Find a goal 3️⃣ Evoking - Draw out their 'why' 4️⃣ Planning - Take achievable steps #Edpsychs #EPUK #MI #Wellbeing

The Circle of Friends is a powerful, evidence-based intervention. 🔄 Process: Identify → Recruit peers → Meet → Review/Fade. ✅ Benefits: Reduces isolation, builds empathy & creates a truly inclusive school community. #CircleOfFriends #Inclusion #SEND #Edpsychs

The 'Circle of Adults' unlocks collective wisdom. It's a structured process to move from feeling stuck to strategic action. Benefits: → Deeper understanding → Consistent support → Reduces escalation → Empowers adults DM us or visit www.klidoscpe.com for more info #Edpsychs #COA #SEND

Hope isn't a wish; it's a superpower for vulnerable learners. 🦸‍♂️ @ephoughton.bsky.social doctoral research shows hope is a critical protective factor against #ACEs. It fuels the shift from "I can't" to "I can't yet, but I know how to try." #HopeTheory #Resilience #Edpsychs

🚀 Beyond ACEs: Let's talk Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)! PCEs are everyday moments of connection & safety that build resilience & buffer against adversity. They're the strengths-based approach we need 👇 #PCEs #Resilience #Edpsychs

Adverse Childhood Experiences (abuse, neglect, household dysfunction) rewire a child's brain & impact learning. Ask "What happened?" not "What's wrong?" 1️⃣Prioritise relationships as a buffer 2️⃣Embed SEL 3️⃣Train all staff 4️⃣Be the buffer. #ACEs #SENCO #Edpsychs

🚀 New LEGO® Based Therapy Webinar! 🧱 Join @ephoughton.bsky.social, for a practical 2-hr intro 📅 23rd Oct, 6PM 💷 Only £15 Learn the fundamentals & gain confidence to run your own sessions. Perfect pre-half-term CPD! Book now - paypal.com/instantcomme... #SEND #SENCO #CPD #TeacherCPD #Edpscyhs

Thrilled to deliver our Lego-Based Therapy training at Dovecot Primary this week! One of our most energising sessions yet. Huge thanks to the incredible, enthusiastic staff. Your engagement was incredible www.klidoscpe.com #LegoBasedTherapy #Edpsychs #SEND #CPD #UKSchools

We LOVE using PATH with others & for our own planning! It’s a game-changer because it’s: 🎯 Creative & fun 💪 Strengths-based 🧭 Action-oriented Want to try? DM me for a free template! Let's do more of what works. #PATH #Edpsychs #PersonCentredPlanning

Is your child's learning limited by a fixed mindset? 🧠 We champion Carol Dweck's #GrowthMindset: the belief that abilities can be developed. It’s shifting from "I can't do this" to "I can't do this YET". Builds resilience, reduces anxiety & unlocks potential. #Edpsychs #SEND

Stuck in a cycle of managing classroom behaviour?😫 There's a better way: #WOWW (Working on What Works). We coach your class to spot their own strengths & build on them! ✅Empowers pupils ✅Revitalises teachers ✅Game Changing 👉DM us #WOWW for info! #Edpsychs #SEND

The PTMF helps settings move from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" 💪Explores power, threat & meaning behind behaviour 👌Shifts focus from labels to systemic/relational factors 😃 Empowers students by validating their experiences #Edpsychs #PTMF

LEGO®-Based Therapy A fun, evidence-based way to boost social skills, teamwork & communication in CYP! 🔹 Roles: Engineer, Builder, Parts Supplier 🔹 Modes: From free play to creative challenges Perfect for neurodivergent & all learners! Drop us a DM for more info. #LEGOTherapy #SEND #EdPsychs

Theory of Mind (ToM). It helps Children ‘read’ others’ thoughts & feelings, vital for empathy, friendships, and classroom harmony 📌 Try these in your setting: ➡️ Role-play (How would you feel?) ➡️ Story discussions (guess the character’s motive!) ➡️ Emotion card games #SENDSupport #Edpsychs

Unlock language & comprehension with Blank Levels! 🗣️💡 1️⃣ Name/Describe 2️⃣ Analyse 3️⃣ Predict/Reason 4️⃣ Problem-Solve Perfect for Children with language needs, or any learner! Start simple, scaffold up👆 #Edpsychs #SEND #LanguageDevelopment

Gina Davies’ #AttentionAutism helps young children build focus & communication through 4 stages: 1️⃣ Sensory-rich Bucket Activity 2️⃣ Engaging Attention Builder 3️⃣ Turn-taking for interaction 4️⃣ Independent play Perfect for #EarlyYears & #SEND💡 #AutismSupport #EdPsych #Attention #SEND

The fact that @epreachout.bsky.social has joined #bluesky has made our day even better! The team continue to do wonderful things for the EP community and beyond! Make sure you give them a little follow when you get the chance. #Edpsychs #Edusky #Hi #Welcome

Intensive Interactions are a communication approach particularly helpful for a range of CYP 💬 ✅ Follow their lead ✅ Respond to every attempt ✅ Use smiles, sounds & body language Why? It builds connection, reduces anxiety & boosts confidence. #SEND #Inclusive #Edpsychs #Edusky

🧠 Executive functioning skills = brain superpowers for learning & behaviour! 🔹 Working memory 🔹 Cognitive flexibility 🔹 Self-control 🔹 Self-Initiation 🔹 Organisation Struggles with EF? Try: ✅ Visual schedules ✅ Breaking tasks into steps ✅ Mindfulness games #EdPsychs #SEND #ExecutiveFunctioning

As an educational psychologist, I try to use PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) in every interaction with CYP. Trauma changes brains, but so can we. Small moments of connection build safety & trust & help with those positive relationships! #TraumaInformed #Edpsychs #PACE

If you work in a pre school or nursery DO NOT MISS THIS event Its free! Simply add @sensoryclass on Instagram and you will recieve a free access link 😍 #SEN #Preschool #Nursery #CPD #SensoryClass

Emotion Coaching helps Children & young people understand & manage feelings. ✅ Builds resilience ✅ Strengthens relationships ✅ Reduces behaviour challenges. 5 steps: Notice, Recognise, Empathise, Label, Problem-solve Need support? DM us! #Edusky #Edpsychs #SEL #EmotionCoaching

Thrilled to welcome 2 new schools to the Klidoscpe network this week✨😍 Could your setting benefit from: 🔹 SEND interventions 🔹 Staff training 🔹 Wellbeing strategies? 🔹 Consultation 📩 DM us or book a FREE 30-min consult: klidoscpe.com #EdPsych #UKSchools #SEND

Met an 11yo from Fermanagh & his mum today online after they reached out about his Y6 project on Lego-Based Therapy. Not only did we explore how Lego helps neurodiverse kids (like him!), but he also asked about being an Educational Psychologist, how amazing is that? 🚀 #HappyFriday

Our friends at Play Included have lots of exciting webinars coming up around Lego-based therapy and how to develop children's social skills. Feel free to take a look at the link below & find a webinar for you playincluded.com/courses/regi... #LegoBasedTherapy #Play #SocialSkills

📢 Interesting report on 'pen licences' in primary schools!🤔 It highlights how this practice can negatively impact self-esteem & create classroom hierarchies, especially for neurodivergent children Should schools rethink pen licences? Article below👇 #Edpsychs #Edusky #PenLicense #PrimarySchools

We LOVE using psychology creatively! 🎨 Tomorrow, we’re taking a person-centred approach to sensitively reframe perfectionist & negative thoughts with a YP, through fun, visual methods while exploring their positive future and how we can enable them to get there 🌟 #EdPsych #EduSky #MentalHealth

Thought we would have a play around with the action figure Ai trend for some Easter fun. We give you our director Dr Keith Houghton available for pre order in time for Easter 🤣 Any fellow EPs want to join the toy collection 👀 #AIActionFigure #AIHitman #EPToyStory

✨DONT MISS OUT✨ Understanding the Perspectives of Children Who Mask: Promoting Emotional Regulation for All Primary Pupils 📅 Wednesday 16th April ⏰ 6pm - 7pm Don’t miss out! Book your space now for only £15 👉 klidoscpe.com/twilight-tra... #Education #Edpsychs #SENCO #Edusky

🌈🧠 Neurodivergent YP have so much to offer - creativity, innovation, and unique perspectives 🚀💡 Let’s commit to helping them discover their strengths by embracing flexibility, offering encouragement, and championing inclusion🌟 #TwitterEPS #EduTwitter #NeurodiversityWeek

Don't forget our upcoming training on Wed 16th April (6pm-7pm) on Emotional Regulation for Primary Aged Pupils. You can book your space via klidoscpe.com/twilight-tra... or get involved in our FREE giveaway below! #Edusky #Edpsychs #SENCo #PrimarySchools #SEN #EmotionalRegulation

🌞 Sometimes, work can consume us, but taking time for yourself is essential. Step away from the screen, soak up some Vitamin D, and reflect ☀️ How does the sunshine help you prioritise self-care? 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ #Edpsychs #Edusky #SelfCare #LunchtimeWalks