Nurture Conference 2025 Very excited for a day of learning and indeed nurturing!

The Educational Research Centre in collaboration with the National Educational Psychological Service of the Department of Education and Youth today launched the ‘Measúnú agus Diagnóisic Litearthachta don Iarbhunscoil – Gaeilge’ (MDLI-G) test. #edchatie #edchat

Turn2Me offers free counselling for students & parents as Leaving Cert results released; reminds that many paths lead to success. csalert.ie/45tNAbQ

Are you a student or parent navigating the CAO this year? Our Classroom to College newsletter is the perfect guide to keep you on track of what comes next. The latest edition covers how to unwind ahead of Leaving Cert results day www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Attended the 1st Annual Conference with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland (FASD) @fasdireland.bsky.social today! Honoured to speak at a breakout session with Louis Mulqueen, Principal of Rice College and to be joined by Jacob, who lives with FASD. Discussed the role of NEPS in schools

Incredibly short-sighted and negligent. #EdPsychs

The Literacy Association of Ireland’s biannual publication ‘Literacy News’ is ready to read now! Lots of fabulous insights, ideas, and inspiration for sparking (/maintaining!) the joy of reading Please do share with anyone who might be interested ✨ #EdChatIe 💜 📖 👉🏻 heyzine.com/flip-book/74...

The Easter holidays are here, so I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Just **repost** this post to have a chance to win. The winner will be selected 19th April.

Attend our Dyslexia Course for Parents, which begins on the 14th May 2025. The course aims to equip parents of dyslexic children with key information and practical strategies they need to support their children. Find out more. ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/dysle...

An exciting new Educational Psychology Doctorate professional training programme being set up in Ireland - now hiring. #EdPsychs

🚨Excited to announce we are recruiting a Professor in Educational Psychology at @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social @MUpsychdept to lead our new Professional Doctorate. Four other permanent f/t and p/t posts in EdPsych also advertised. my.corehr.com/pls/nuimrecr...

Great opportunity here to get ‘Relate’ sustained support from the NCSE - relationship focused ways of supporting children’s behavioural needs. #edchatie padlet.com/NCSEIE/infor...

Supporting dyslexic students at post primary school? Have a read. #edchatie www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Great to hear from Dr Abi @psychedmum.bsky.social on talking to young people about harmful online content "our culture hugely impacts on our perception and expectations of how we should communicate and what we feel are appropriate relationships" www.bps.org.uk/news/welsh-c... #edpsychs

Want to work with us in NEPS Galway? Apply here: #EdPsychs Check out this job at Department of Education — Ireland: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...

Happy Friday all 🥳 I’m getting ready for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟 
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND #edpsychs

Very excited to be hosting a session on how NEPS can support children with FASD in schools. #Edchatie

Maynooth University are starting a professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology course from September! www.gov.ie/en/press-rel...

Open to all secondary schools, special schools and FETs. Closing date 13th March #edchatie www.walkinmyshoes.ie/campaigns/fr...

I always bear this in mind, as to me it's a key tenet of Educational and Child Psychology. Similar to our family sayings of: "A stitch in time saves nine" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Creating meaningful belonging, and "mattering" is so vital. #edpsychs #reflections

Important thread on Reading Recovery

Their upcoming symposium with Jan Hasbrouck is well worth signing up for for anyone interested #Edchatie #EdShareie

Can I introduce the Coventry Grid on Autism vs Attachment Problems? So many of our children have adverse experiences & sometimes that can be mistaken for Autism (can co-occur) but it can be so helpful to reflect more when wondering what’s going on? #EdChatIE www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sites/defaul...

I think a massive opportunity for children with additional needs would be to scrap the Friday spelling test. I cannot emphasise the amount of anticipatory anxiety and stress this can cause our children who (in a lot of cases) don’t benefit from it. Often they have memory difficulties. #EdChatIE

I think there can be a bit of a preoccupation with labelling at times (ducks for cover) - esp to the detriment of putting in supports, relationship building &evidence based interventions in place based on the child’s needs as they present. Chdrn exist within systems&they often need change. #edchatie

A real opportunity can present when schools learn how to work flexibly and use SET support in a way that meets the child where they’re at. EG if a child is reluctant to come to school, can they assign someone to be a ‘one good adult’ to build a rapport with them & increase feeling safe. #EdChatIE

If all staff could consider the impact of stress through a psychological lens both on themselves and on our children with additional needs - it would help hugely in trying to understand some behaviours that challenge. Helpful NEPS course here: #EdChatIE elearning.education.ie/browse/neps/...

#Edchatie meeting this evening starts in less than 2 hours, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Organise your mug of tea / glass of wine / dinner and be ready to flex your typing fingers on the topic of additional needs in Irish education. What are the barriers? What are the opportunities? Come have a chat!

Fascinating podcast, I’ve really enjoyed learning about LEANS. Will definitely be recommending this to school staff.This is the second of two podcasts. @psychbites.bsky.social #cpd #neurodiversity @positivitea-eps.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1Fti...

Fascinating data presented today by #HSE_ESRI_SexualHealth

Monday 24th, 8.30-9.30 - #edchatie is back with @trinagolden.bsky.social hosting on the topic 'Supporting additional needs in Irish schools and opportunities'. All welcome: no sign-up needed.

I am hosting a breakout session on how NEPS can support students with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in school! Join us and further the conversation on this under recognised condition affecting children in nearly every school in Ireland. #EdChatIE

Co-teaching in post primary schools #edchatie

NEPS’ Introducing a Trauma Informed Approach Self paced online course. #edchatie www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=ht...

NEW Self paced online training in FRIENDS for life emotional resilience programme in upper primary (7-12). #edchatie Access here: www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=ht...

NEW NCSE Relate resource - A regulation first approach to reframing behaviour. A much needed lens for supporting children. #Edchatie ncse.ie/wp-content/u...

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to let you know that we are holding our first national conference - 'FASD in Ireland' on Thursday 22nd May - 10am - 4pm in Ennis. We will be providing details of our amazing Speakers soon. Register your interest here: fasdireland.ie/conference

The overnight charts for #StormÉowyn are concerning as the high resolution models show damaging gusts across the country and this could be the worst storm we have seen in years. More later.

Cavan has loads to offer - so much to see and do yet once you go below the midlands axis, people tell you they’ve never been! Never ceases to amaze me. #VisitCavan

Really thought provoking thread #EdPsychs

NEART - mental health supports by Jigsaw in partnership with NEPS is launching in post primary schools. Programmes and resources available to all school staff and parents/guardians. #edchatie jigsaw.ie/neart/

The remuneration for psychological assessments completed in schools by private Psychologists has substantially increased. This may be of interest to newly qualified Psychologists or Health Service Psychologists on part time contracts.

As term starts, lots ahead for educators in Ireland to discuss in the revived #EdChatie sessions on every second Monday evening. More details: www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati... Many thanks to all who are hosting, and pls repost.

Sensory Strategies: Nurturing Self-Regulation in Schools (5-Part Webinar Series) DATES: See poster TIMES: 7.00PM - 8.30PM VENUE: ONLINE VIA ZOOM Target Audience: Suitable for Primary and Post-Primary teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Primary Reading Simplified: Theory into Practice Dates: Wednesday 26th February, 5th, 12th & 19th March 2025 Time: 7 - 8 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Primary teachers and school leaders Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The SCERTS Model – An Introduction DATES: TUESDAY - 4TH, 25TH FEBRUARY & 11TH MARCH 2025 TIMES: 7.00PM - 8.30PM VENUE: ONLINE VIA Target audience: See poster Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Teaching Literacy to Learners with Complex Needs Webinar Series Dates: Thursdays 13th & 27th February, 6th & 13th March 2025 Time: 7 - 8 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Please see poster below Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome @traleeesc.bsky.social! Glad my nudge worked! Follow them to see a great range of trainings for school staff. #edchatie

Happy to do the work of the NCSE here because these resources are excellent and everyone in education needs to see them and get them in to their school. #edchatie x.com/ncseirl/stat...