Professional Development and Training

Centrally Organised Training

Kent Educational Psychology Service (KEPS) has built a strong reputation of delivering a wide range of high quality, positively evaluated training. Our current  training options for the 2021-22 academic year are as follows. Please select the relevant title from the list below to view further details.

1. Attachment: Understanding the development and functions of attachment and how to support those with attachment difficulties
2. Autism: Special interests, attachments, and a preference for routine
   • April 2022
   • June 2022
3. Child brain development
4. Differentiation for SEND in mainstream classrooms
5. Girls on the Autistic Spectrum
6. Grief, Loss and Bereavement in Schools
7. Managing Critical Incidents in Schools (TBC)
8. Meta-Cognition - What is it and how can it be used to enhance learning? (Primary)
9. Meta-Cognition - What is it and how can it be used to enhance learning? (Secondary)
10. Precision Teaching
11. Reciprocal Reading (TBC)
12. Self-Harm: A Practical Whole School Approach
13. Sleep
14. Solihull Foundation Stage Training
15. Supporting LGBTQ+ Children and Young People in Schools
16. Understanding and Supporting Executive Function in Primary School Children
17. Understanding and Supporting Executive Function in Secondary School Children
18. Understanding Anxiety and Practical Strategies to support in school (Primary)
19. Understanding Anxiety and Practical Strategies to support in school (Secondary)
20. Video Interaction Guidance™(VIG) Initial Training Course

Current working context

Given the ongoing review of safe working practices and changing government guidance over time in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the lifting of remaining mandatory restrictions in summer 2021, the listed training comprises courses are due to be delivered both remotely and in face-to-face settings. Where face-to-face delivery is stated, this remains subject to government guidance at the time.