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Using the Pomodoro Technique to Overcome Procrastination ep cpd executive functioning sharing ep practice Mar 20, 2023

Jenny Dutton, Educational Psychologist

As a semi-professional procrastinator I thought I’d share with you a new year top tip for getting through report writing (this blog was written whilst procrastinating on an EHC report).

As an educational psychologist, I have worked with many...

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The Executive of our Functions cognition educational psychologist ep cpd executive functioning learning and cognition working memory Dec 20, 2021

Dr Richard Skelton, Educational Psychologist has had the pleasure in working with Dr Rebecca Ashton, Educational Psychologist specialising in neuropsychology to develop Executive Functions: Connections in Practice - an online course for Educational Psychologists. 

Richard shares his interest...

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Ask the EP | How do I Support Children's Working Memory? ep cpd executive functioning parent/carer staff training working memory Oct 07, 2021

As Educational Psychologists we often support teachers to develop children's executive functioning skills.

Despite being a significant predictor of academic achievement, Working Memory is often overlooked which means that school staff aren’t always sure how to help children...

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Research Project | Understanding Teachers’ Perceptions of Supporting Self-Regulated Learning ep cpd executive functioning research project Aug 28, 2021

As Educational Psychologists, we have a key role to play to support children in developing self-regulated learning, which often also involves looking at their executive functioning skills.

In fact, a key component of executive functions is the capacity to plan ahead. Without this, children are...

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