Handelsman Psychology
"Making learning easier and education more enjoyable for
children and young people"
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The child's voice and their best interests are always at the centre of our work
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We provide transparent communication
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We use a holistic framework to understand the child within their wider context
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We work collaboratively with families, nurseries/schools and other professionals
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We support neurodiversity affirming practice, recognise that children learn and develop differently from each other and have different support needs at different times and embrace the uniqueness and strengths of neurodivergent children. You can read more about our neurodiversity affirming approach here.
Handelsman Psychology offers Educational Psychology services to families and schools. We work collaboratively with families, mainstream and specialist nurseries and schools across North London and Hertfordshire, as well as an online consultation and training offer.
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Latest Podcast on
Understanding the role of an Educational Psychologist
Dr Gemma Handelsman recently joined @werenotyourtypical to explore the role of Educational Psychologists, the varied ways EPs can support children and young people and how parents can prepare for a meeting with an EP. Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
What is Educational Psychology?
Educational Psychology provides an understanding of and support for children and young people’s learning, development and wellbeing.
An Educational Psychologist (EP) can provide consultations and assessments about a child’s learning, social skills, emotional wellbeing and/or behaviour so that families and nursery/school staff can better understand how and why a child may be learning or developing differently from their peers.
Individual psychological assessment may include consultations, observations, questionnaires and 1:1 assessments. Each assessment is bespoke to the child, addressing the concerns raised and the child’s presenting strengths and difficulties. Using the assessment findings and our expertise in psychology and child development, we collaborate with families and nursery/school staff to develop a shared understanding of the child. Together, we identify strategies, interventions and provisions that will lead to the best outcomes for the child.
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We also work directly with nurseries and schools to offer early intervention support, supervision and training. Our goal is to upskill adults, create inclusive, neuro-affirming educational environments and support organisational change.
