Updates and signposting to resources - Plymouth Educational Psychology Service

Many of these documents and resources below contain links to further information and guidance.

Advice and information for children, families and young people

• Managing uncertainty in children and young people
• Supporting the most vulnerable children and young people interactive (PDF) [12MB] (opens new window)

Information for schools and settings

• Every Mind Matters - Materials for children and young people to help with their mental health

Return to School and Transition Planning

• Educational Psychology and Communication and Interaction Services (PDF) [110KB] (opens new window)
• Planning and Consultation Meetings Guide (PDF) [343KB] (opens new window)
• Transition Vulnerability Assessment Scale Early Years (PDF) [63KB] (opens new window)
• Transition Vulnerability Assessment Scale School Age (PDF) [62KB] (opens new window)
• Nasen DfE Return to School Handbook (PDF) [5MB]
• 2020 Transition Recovery and Learning (Primary Schools) (PDF) [2MB]  
• 2020 Transition Recovery and Learning (Secondary Schools) (PDF) [3MB]

Resources to support pupils who experience Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

• EBSA Guidance for Children (PDF) [231KB]
• EBSA Guidance for Young People (PDF) [615KB]
• EBSA Guidance for Parents (PDF) [1MB]
• EBSA Guidance for Schools (PDF) [2MB]
• Summary of responsibilities where a mental health issue is affecting attendance (PDF) [296KB]
• Support for pupils where a mental health issue is affecting attendance (PDF) [209KB]

Resources for educators and parents/carers to support young people following a critical incident

August 2021

• Parent Guidlines For Helping Youths After Recent Shootings (PDF) [78KB]
• Talking To Children About Recent Shootings (PDF) [57KB]
• Providing Psychological First Aid Teachers (PDF) [320KB]
• Providing Psychological First Aid Support Staff (PDF) [317KB]
• Providing Psychological First Aid Principals and Administrators (PDF) [318KB]
• Providing Psychological First Aid Parent Tips For Helping Infants and Toddlers After Disasters (PDF) [302KB]
• Providing Psychological First Aid Parent Tips For Helping School Age Children After Diasters (PDF) [238KB]
• Providing Psychological First Aid Parent Tips For Helping Adolescents After Diasters (PDF) [237KB]
• Helping Youths After Community Trauma Tips for Educators (PDF) [78KB]

Research and academic documents

• Non-pharmacological interventions to support children who have difficulties with attention, activity, and impulsivity (PDF) [360KB]

Continue reading 

• Plymouth Educational Psychology Service
• Educational psychology consultation explained - information for parents and professionals
• Updates and signposting to resources
• I-Thrive Model
• Wellbeing for Education Return and Recovery
• SEND Local Offer

Help and support

If you have any questions about the Plymouth Educational Psychology Service, please phone 01752 224962 or email psychology.service@plymouth.gov.uk.

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