Cath Hurrell

Are you interested in a career in educational psychology? If so, come and join us at one of our highly regarded aspiring EP sessions. The next one is on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, 4-5pm, on teams.

Reading Living while Black by @KGuilaine and trying not to highlight every other paragraph 🖍☑️ but this quote spoke to me today- this is why our role as psychologists has to include active challenge to injustices

There are conflicting theories about the best ways to support behaviour in schools. This study used person-centred activities to capture the perspectives of staff across 3 schools. Available on our blog: blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2024/1…

My 17 year old son earns more an hour working in Costa at the weekend than a year 3 trainee EP with a patch of schools. It’s time for a change to support the future of our profession

Next in our infographic series, we turn to the Hand Model of the Brain developed by Dan Siegel (2010). The model can help us understand how different parts of our brain work together to protect us.

After our basic needs have been met, we need resources in the following four areas: bonding, mastery, meaning and skills. The Resilience Ball framework developed by @CathLowther (2022) explores how we deal with challenges.

The Multi-Aspect Model of Learning (MAML) by Green (2023) is a framework used to observe learning in action. The model views the interaction between task, educator, and learner as integral to the process of learning.

The Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF) developed by Johnstone & Boyle (2018) helps us to understand emotional and mental distress. By considering social, psychological, and biological factors, we can create a ‘story’ to help explain somebody’s presenting needs.

📣 Call for submissions from newly or recently qualified EPs for Educational and Child Psychology! We’d love to hear from you, to share the fresh perspectives of early-career researchers, with the values, hopes & beliefs that you bring. 📆 by 24.12.24 explore.bps.org.uk/news/call-pape…

Well done Fiona, and the wider team!!! It was great being a part of the pilot project for this initiative last year. So happy the amazing work is being continued 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Throughout September we showcased five infographics created by our service, which covered some key theories and interventions commonly used by EPs. We resume the series this week with a focus on Executive Functioning, a set of skills that shape how we learn and how we behave.

It’s the end of #ADHDAwarenessMonth and in true ADHD fashion, I’ve put off writing this the whole month. 🧵 The diagnostic criteria for ADHD is centred around hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention (though it’s more an inability to regulate our attention). There is SO MUCH MORE to ADHD than those three words, like... • Emotional dysregulation • Poor working memory • Difficulty with organisation • Risk taking behaviours • Our brains just never shutting off!

I am still looking for secondary schools to take part in my research - see the poster below for more info! #edutwitter #twitterEPs #ukedchat

'Growing demands of EP's statutory responsibilities mean that we are unable to provide early intervention support...Urgent action is required to target investment in our profession to ensure children & young people have access to the support they need...' aep.org.uk/articles/chanc…

Thinking of becoming an Educational Psychologist? If you want to learn to apply psychology to support children and young people then join the UCL IOE open evening. Hear from our tutors and current trainees. Online 10th October 6pm 👇🏻 eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-ioe-dedp…

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We all have beliefs about ourselves, our intelligence, social skills, athletic skills, etc. Some people have a fixed mindset where they believe that these are static. A growth mindset (Dweck, 2000) means that with strategic effort, we can change, grow & become more capable.

Tavi’s Open Evening for the M4 EP Doctorate on Oct 3rd is now open for sign ups via tavistockandportman.ac.uk/events/open-ev…! Book your spot now to find out more about the course 😊 #twitterEPs #aspiringEPs #EPdoctorate #EPsoftwitter #educationalpsychology #TEPs

@surreyeps Thank you so much 🥰💚

@CathHurrell Excited for you @CathHurrell! Enjoy the journey, you will be a fantastic EP! 😍

Officially a TEP (Trainee Educational Psychologist) as of this morning!!!! Still doesn’t feel real! 🤯🤩😵‍💫 Excited (and rather daunted) for the journey ahead 😍 #TEP #twitterEPs #EPsoftwitter #EPdoctorate

Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in my thesis research so far! Still seeking: an Assistant EP from the East Midlands; more qualified EPs from across England. See info below. Retweets appreciated ❤️ tinyurl.com/3a52rz39