At this time of year, it is hard not to notice the beauty of nature. We are surrounded by daffodils, crocuses and tulips; with shades of green emerging as new leaves begin to unfurl on the trees. But there can be no denying that the impacts of climate change are showing. In the UK, we are getting off lightly; in the past few years alone, other countries have been ravaged by fires, floods, extreme snow storms and droughts. It is no wonder, then, that so many people - especially the young people we work with - are feeling anxious about their futures and what the world might come to look like.

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SEND & AP Improvement Plan – press advisory and comment from the Association of Educational Psychologists.

Industrial action might be foremost in many of your minds at the moment. The ongoing Soulbury pay dispute is certainly taking priority in our work at this time. Strikes across the public sector are drawing lots of attention from the media. Unions have never been more relevant and it's never been so great to be part of the movement -  Heart Unions week (13 – 17 February) was a great way to celebrate!

Public services are in the spotlight - as key workers take to the picket lines and strike to ensure not only fair pay, but also the long-term sustainability of the services for which they work.

Psychological Advice is requested when an Authority deems that a child may have special educational needs greater than may be met within the child's current learning context. Psychological Advice is one of several Advices provided by a variety of professionals involved with the child.

A report from a Joint Working group of: The Association of Educational Psychologists, The Division of Educational and Child Psychology & The National Association of Principal Educational Psychologists