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Welcome to our Pearson Assessment UK blog. My name is Simone Lewendon and I am the Marketing Communications Manager for Pearson Assessment.
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Who’s talking about digital technology in psychology? A look at our first conference in York.
When set the challenge of creating a Digital Technology in Psychology conference, my first response was excitement. It’s such a wide subject there’s bound to be lots to talk about – let’s get everyone involved…this however was closely followed by … Continue reading
The SENCO journey – transitioning to a strategic role: Guest post from Malcolm Reeve, AET
One of the significant requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014 (known in SEN circles as ‘The SEND Reforms’) encompassed the redefinition of the role of the SENCO. Schools are legally required to have a SENCO, and if they are new to the role, they have to attain the National SENCO Award within three years of taking up their post. Continue reading
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Tagged Academies, AET, Children and Families Act, Education, Malcolm Reeve, pearson, Schools, senco, SEND, SEND Reforms, Special Educational Needs
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Online Working Memory Week Welcomes Prof Alan Baddeley
We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Alan Baddeley, one of the forefathers of working memory as keynote speaker for this year’s Online Working Memory Week. A week long series of free talks on the topic of working memory and its importance. … Continue reading
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Tagged amnesia, Graham Hitch, memory, Online Working Memory Week, OT, OWMW, pearson, Prof Alan Baddeley, Seminars, Talks, working memory
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Digital Technology in Psychology Conference 2015
Digital Technology in Psychology Conference York, October 21 Technology is helping to shape the future of psychology and health care. This October Pearson are hosting a conference exploring the implications of digital technology on tomorrow’s psychologists, including: Its role in … Continue reading
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Tagged assistive technology, BPS, CATCH, cognition, Conference, dementia, Depression, digital, neuroscience, pearson, PsychCorp, psychiatry, psychologists, Psychology, technology, University of York
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Inspirational Communicators and Outstanding Settings Honoured at Shine a Light Awards
Last Thursday, The Communication Trust and Pearson were proud to announce the winners of the 2015 Shine a Light Awards, a national awards scheme that celebrates innovative work and excellent practice in supporting children and young people’s communication development. Hosted … Continue reading
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Tagged awards, charity, communication, Communication champion, David Baddiel, language, pearson, shine a light awards, slcn, speech, the communication trust
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More funding has just been announced for children’s mental health services, but there’s a long way to go…
Fergal Roche, CEO of The Key, writes about school leaders’ concerns about pupil wellbeing At the end of last month, the government announced that it is to invest £143 million in improving children’s mental health services in England this year … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Posts, Psychology
Tagged children and young people, Education, Mental health, Schools, The Key
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Parents as partners for better speech, language and communication outcomes
Shona Crichton from The Communication Trust writes about ‘Parents as partners for better speech, language and communication outcomes’ 1 We know that children make progress in any area of their development when they can be supported to thrive in the … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, children and young people, communication, language, parents, slcn, SLTs, speech, the communication trust
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When Appearing to do Nothing is the Strongest Intervention | Pearson Blog
Shelley Hughes, SROT, Senior Product Manager, Pearson Clinical Assessment talks on ‘When Appearing to do Nothing is the Strongest Intervention’ via our US blog. Something I am regularly asked is how to intervene with particular profiles derived from administering a … Continue reading
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Tagged Assessment, children and young people, clinicians, Education, intervention, Occupational Therapy, participation, pearson
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Inspired by communication champions and best practice
Last Friday, a team of 25 judges came together to decide the results of this year’s Shine a Light Awards. This year Pearson Clinical Assessment and The Communication Trust, were once again incredibly lucky to have an exceptional panel of … Continue reading
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Tagged AAC, Assessment, awards, charity, children and young people, communication, communication trust, pearson, slcn
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Summer tips for Cogmed Working Memory Training
Summer can be an ideal time to start Cogmed Working Memory Training. Students are home from school and have the time and ability to complete the Cogmed program. In order to help you succeed with Cogmed, we have put together a list of tips and articles that will get everyone talking about their memory during the summer months. Continue reading
Posted in Cogmed, Education, Health, Posts, Psychology
Tagged Assessment, Cogmed, Darren Dunning, Schools, summer holidays, training, working memory
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