Psychology degrees in Burnley

Ever wondered what it is like to take part in research and you have a toddler between the ages of 18 - 36 months?

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Our free, non-judgmental, peer-to-peer groups run every Monday 7-9PM (except bank holidays). They are a safe space for any man 18+ to talk. ♥️

We have 200+ groups across the UK. Visit our website to find a group near you or drop us an email to [email protected] to join our online groups.

Considering joining us this year? We have a couple of spaces left so please get in touch with the Psychology Lead at UCLan Burnley Campus: Dr Kat Cartmell - [email protected]

If you have any questions about timetables etc. she will be happy to answer them!

Over 1.6 million pupils in England have special educational needs, an increase of 101,000 from 2023, and over 20,0000 children are waiting for an Education Health and Care (EHC) assessment. Access to support in England currently a postcode lottery, and as such, children with SEND are one of the most disadvantaged groups in education.

More concerningly still, a new survey from the BPS has found that many more children and young people could go without access to support and face even longer delays in receiving EHC assessments, due to issues faced across the Educational Psychologist workforce, with many considering leaving the profession. The survey found:

Just over half (51 per cent) of all Educational Psychologists say they feel unable to support children and young people with their current workload;

Seven in ten (70 per cent) respondents felt that children and young people in their local authority didn’t have fair and equal access to an Educational Psychologist;

Almost half (46 per cent) of respondents are either going to leave employment (26 per cent) in the next year or are undecided (20 per cent);
Almost a quarter (22 per cent) of respondents are unsatisfied (17 per cent) or very unsatisfied (5 per cent) with their variety of work. Respondents described their limited ability to support early intervention and systemic work as key reasons for decreased job satisfaction;

Over half (51 per cent) of respondents are either not at all positive (9 per cent) or not very positive (42 per cent) about the future of educational psychology practice.

It is indisputable that all pupils should have access to the resources and support needed to fulfil their full potential. SEND specialists, including Educational Psychologists, are a key part of the education system and play a pivotal role in the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. As such, greater focus is urgently needed on measures to retain SEND specialists working in local authority employment, as without this, the needs of children and young people and their families will continue to go unmet, and the escalation of need will increase. Measures to better embed prevention and early intervention into the education system is also vital, as it is well acknowledged that prevention and early intervention is more cost-effective than allowing difficulties to escalate.

The BPS is therefore urging the government to:
Ensure every school has a named educational psychologist based in their local authority, providing services free at the point of delivery, where they can have maximum impact working in partnership with colleagues in education, health, and social care.

Increase focus on retaining educational psychologists working in local authorities, alongside a fully funded and costed workforce plan to make sure children have equal access to the additional educational support they need wherever in the country they attend school.

A holistic review of the positioning of SEND within the wider education system to enable increased focus on early intervention and preventative support for children and families and a truly inclusive education system.

If you agree with these points, please click the link below and send an automated email to your local MP (add your postcode and it finds your MP's details for you!).

Join the campaign to ensure every school has a named educational psychologist in their local authority

https://bps.eaction.org.uk/send-reform

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The Cornsweet Illusion

What’s the illusion, you ask? The two vertical lozenge-shapes below (top and bottom) are exactly the same shade! Honestly!

Don’t believe it? If you put your finger across the middle and block the part where they meet, you can see (maybe) they’re the same shade of grey. See link below for more explanation.

https://slate.com/technology/2013/12/optical-illusion-shades-of-gray.html

Uncover more about social anxiety by joining one of our three BPS accredited Psychology degrees which run for the full three years of the degree in Burnley!

When you struggle with social anxiety, making friends can be hard. Affirmations like these 5 could shift your perspective and help you navigate your social life with more confidence and ease.

Interesting! Learn about the science behind PTSD!

The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder Many of us will experience some kind of trauma during our lifetime. Sometimes, we escape with no long-term effects. But for millions of people, those experiences linger, causing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and negative thoughts that interfere with everyday life. Joelle Rabow Maletis detail...

Our amazing students will gain such an important work experience through this opportunity with Shine Coaching!

Exciting 📣 We are delighted to be working with the University of Central Lancashire Burnley Campus offering a current placement to a 3rd year BSc Degree Student studying towards Mental Health and Coaching.

Shine Coaching is offering industry experience within our coaching team.

Our talented student is shadowing workshops and delivering 121 coaching, working with men in Lancashire who are wanting support for their anger, stress and conflict.

Our student will get to see first hand the work that Shine Coaching carries out each day when working with those who need well being and health support across Lancashire.

Work based experiences are invaluable when built alongside academic studies, providing students with new experiences, resilience and over coming challenges.
UCLan Burnley Psychology Courses

Want to read about the research work being carried out by UCLan Burnley Campus postgraduate students?

Then follow this link to read about Danny's presentation last week: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/news/armed-forces-covenant-conf24

Follow this link to listen to the BBC Radio Lancashire interview: https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3553010-166414/cbafc102-c8ba-4e92-85c4-546cdff66c49/UKRADBBCLANC_04-25-2024_16.38.35.mp3

Well done, Danny!

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