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Southend-on-Sea Educational Psychology Service https://www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/educationalpsychology

National Children’s Play Day 2026 graphic featuring a photograph of children playing with toys and building materials in a play setting. In the foreground, a child is seated at a small table with play resources, while several other children are playing together in the background. A teal banner at the top reads “National Children’s Play Day 2026.” At the bottom, text states that Southend EPS recognises the power of play and is proud to have a qualified Play Therapist as part of the team. The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the bottom right corner. The design highlights the importance of play in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and development.
Promotional graphic for SEND Information Day 2026 with a light blue and white striped background. The image features a photograph of Southend EPS staff speaking with attendees at an information stand. Below the photograph, text reads “SEND Information Day 2026.” The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo is displayed in the centre of the graphic. Additional text reads: “A great day at the SEND Information Day, meeting parents, carers and professionals and talking all things Southend EPS!” The design highlights community engagement and information sharing at a local SEND event.
Promotional poster for Southend Educational Psychology Service (EPS) Service Day 2026. The design features a dark blue background with the Southend EPS logo at the top left and the heading “SERVICE DAY 2026” in large white text. Two framed speaker photographs appear on the poster, with a circular “1UP” logo between them. A yellow text box near the bottom reads: “Guest Speakers Steven Rusell Louise Brown.” The poster uses white and yellow accents throughout.
Graphic promoting Southend Educational Psychology Service's Makaton training. The text reads, “Southend EPS Strengthens Communication Support with Makaton Training.” The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the centre. An image shows an adult and child looking at a book together while using hand gestures. A text box states: “By incorporating Makaton into our practice, we aim to strengthen pupil voice and ensure that all children feel heard, understood, and valued.” The design uses navy blue and white branding.
Promotional graphic for an Educational Psychology Q&A event. The background is teal with a white speech bubble at the top containing the text: "Thinking about applying to the Educational Psychology Doctorate this September?" Large dark blue letters "Q&A" appear in the centre of the image. The South Essex Educational Psychology Service logo is displayed on the right. A white panel at the bottom reads: "Thinking of Applying to the Doctorate Q&A, Wednesday 29th July, 9:00am–12:00pm." Below are three bullet points: "Ask questions about the application process," "Hear from members of our EPS team," and "Hear more about the doctorate life." The design uses teal, white and dark blue colours throughout.
A consultation setting with three people seated together. One adult sits on a sofa beside a child holding a soft toy, while another adult sits opposite holding papers. The space appears calm and well-lit. A speech bubble overlay reads: “Parent Feedback: ‘Excellent professional advice…’”. A service logo is visible in the corner.
Colourful end-of-term graphic with the text "School's Out for Summer!" on a bright pink background. The image features four children lying on the floor beneath falling multicoloured confetti. The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the top right corner.
Promotional graphic for an Educational Psychology Q&A event. The background is teal with a white speech bubble at the top containing the text: "Thinking about applying to the Educational Psychology Doctorate this September?" Large dark blue letters "Q&A" appear in the centre of the image. The South Essex Educational Psychology Service logo is displayed on the right. A white panel at the bottom reads: "Thinking of Applying to the Doctorate Q&A, Wednesday 29th July, 9:00am–12:00pm." Below are three bullet points: "Ask questions about the application process," "Hear from members of our EPS team," and "Hear more about the doctorate life." The design uses teal, white and dark blue colours throughout.
Promotional graphic for Southend Educational Psychology Service parent coffee morning workshops. Bright pink background with the heading “New Parent Coffee Morning Offers.” Text explains that workshops are available online and in person, covering Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA), transition into Reception, and transition from Year 6 to Year 7. The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the top right. A photo of a person holding a cup of coffee is shown in the bottom left, alongside a speech bubble stating: “Contact your child/young person’s school setting for more information.” Decorative illustrations of coffee mugs appear along the bottom.
Promotional graphic for Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2026. The image shows a library setting with three young people studying and reading books. One person stands beside a bookshelf holding books, while two others sit at a table reviewing materials together. At the top of the image is a blue banner with the text "Youth Skills Day 15th July 2026". The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears on the left-hand side.
Graphic promoting Disability Pride Month. The text "July is Disability Pride Month" appears in bright pink on a light grey background. Below, a photograph shows a child using a specialist mobility chair surrounded by colourful rainbow accents and bubbles. The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo is displayed in the top right corner.
A close-up image of two people seated at a table reviewing documents, with one hand holding a pen and pointing to printed papers. The setting appears to be a professional meeting space with natural light in the background. A logo for an Educational Psychology Service is visible in the top corner. Text overlay at the bottom reads “Valuing Supervision at Southend EPS.
A pink and white informational graphic titled “Supporting Parent/Carer Emotions.” The text explains that starting school is a big transition for parents and carers and that it is normal to feel worried, emotional, or unsure. Below the text is a photograph showing an adult hand holding a child’s hand while walking outdoors on a path covered with yellow autumn leaves. The graphic also states that when adults feel calmer and supported, children are more likely to feel safe and confident. An educational psychology service logo appears at the bottom.
A three-slide Instagram carousel about a social media ban for under 16s. The first slide shows a young person holding a smartphone with the title “Under 16 Social Media Ban.” The second slide explains that the government has announced a ban from early 2027, aimed at improving safety and mental health, noting changes will take time and many young people are already online. The third slide lists ways to support young people: keeping conversations open, being curious about their online world, setting boundaries together, and focusing on guidance rather than restriction, ending with the message that connection is the biggest protective factor.
A graphic with a bright pink background and decorative yellow shapes, titled “Our Day At Ramblers Riding School.” The post features four photos: top left shows two lambs being bottle-fed in a straw-covered pen; top right shows a goat with curved horns standing behind a metal gate; bottom left shows a sheep eating from a feed bucket inside a pen; bottom right shows a light-coloured horse standing beside a wooden fence in a sunny outdoor paddock. At the bottom is the Southend EPS logo.
Social media post showing a young child standing beside a wicker basket filled with toys, tidying or selecting items in a softly lit home setting with curtains and a radiator in the background. The child is wearing loose, comfortable clothing. Overlaid text reads: “When Should You Start Preparing For Reception?” The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the top corner.
Social media post titled “Sensory and Practical Preparation” on a pink banner. The background shows two young children’s hands exploring a white, foamy sensory surface spread across a table. Below, overlaid text reads: “For some children, school can bring new sensory experiences like noise, busy spaces and unfamiliar routines.” The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the top corner.
A young child sits on artificial grass playing with a bead maze toy. The background is plain white with colorful blocks scattered nearby. Text on the image reads “Managing Transitions and Endings” and “To help manage transitions and endings, try and support your young person with …” alongside an educational psychology service logo.
A yellow background with colourful pens, paint pots, a notebook, and a fluffy pen. Pink text reads, “Getting Ready for School – One small step at a time. Join us on Instagram @southendeps 24th June.” The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the top right corner.
A colourful overhead photograph of early years craft materials including paper shapes, coloured pencils and a handmade rocket. The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the top left. Overlaid text reads: “Key Principles: 1. Strong relationships with families. 2. Partnership working across settings. 3. Early identification of additional needs (including SEND).”
A close-up photograph of a young child’s hands resting in an adult’s open hands, viewed from above. One of the child’s hands has a small painted star design, and the child is wearing a light-coloured shirt. The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears in the top left corner. A dark blue banner at the bottom of the image contains the text: “Carers Week 8th – 14th June 2026.”
A pastel rainbow gradient background with the Southend Educational Psychology Service logo at the top, featuring a rainbow‑coloured psi symbol inside a circular badge. Text on the image reads: “June is Pride Awareness Month.” Below, text states: “At Southend Educational Psychology Service, we recognise that feeling seen and accepted is fundamental to wellbeing and learning.” At the bottom, bold text reads: “Inclusion isn’t seasonal, our commitment to equity, wellbeing, and belonging continues every day.
Graphic recruitment poster in blue and white with angled geometric shapes. Text reads “We are hiring – Join our team.” Open positions listed: Principal Educational Psychologist and Educational Psychologist. Bottom text says “DM us for more information!” with a circular Southend psychology service logo.
Pink background with the Southend Educational Psychology Service logo at the top. White text reads: “The Department for Education has recently published updated guidance focusing on supporting children’s transition into Reception.” Below this, a tilted image of the report cover titled “Getting children ready for reception: How schools and early years settings can work together with families to support transition into reception, April 2026.” Additional white text states: “We have created an easy to read summary of the key messages on the next slide.”
A teal and white educational graphic titled “Managing Children’s Worries About Starting School: Top Tips.” The poster explains ways to normalise worries, including using stories to explore school concerns, role play to practise school situations and build confidence, and visual supports to help children understand routines and know what to expect. A small educational psychology logo appears at the bottom.
An image of the Southend Civic Centre exterior with the Southend EPS logo situated in the top right-hand corner, along with the text “Welcome to Southend EPS ”opens the video. The video continues to show a range of seating options around the building with the text “We are located on the 2nd floor of the civic centre”. A shot of the kitchen area is also shown with the text “A kitchen area stocked with tea and coffee supplies”. The video ends with a dark blue background with the following text “...That’s not all! On site we also have: A café, IT support, A print room for all your resource needs, Desk and room bookings. At Southend EPS you are part of something bigger. Join a team that values people, purpose and positive impact”.
A social media graphic with a bright pink header reading “Getting Ready for Reception”. Below, a young child is seen from behind walking towards a school setting, wearing a striped T‑shirt and a colourful backpack with dinosaur designs. To the right, there is a Department for Education document cover titled “Getting children ready for reception: How schools and early years settings can work together with families to support transition into reception, April 2026.” The Southend EPS logo appears in the bottom corner.
A stepping‑stone path through a garden filled with pink tulips and blossoming trees. Overlaid text reads “Southend EPS – Steps to Connection Mini‑Series,” with the Southend EPS logo in the corner.
Graphic on a navy background with the title “Did You Know?”. Text states that new Department for Education guidance has been published for school readiness and reception transitions. Two DfE guidance document covers dated April 2026 are shown, alongside the Southend educational psychology service logo.
The opening shot shows the exterior of Southend Civic Centre on a dark blue and teal background. The Southend EPS logo is positioned in the top left-hand corner with the following text “Southend Educational Psychology Service Presents An Exploration of our Year 3 Trainee EP’s Thesis”. The shot then transitions to a dark blue and teal background with the following text “Leeza’s thesis explores how South Asian girls experience a sense of school belonging, particularly considering intersectionality”. The shot then changes to show an Assistant EP and Trainee EP in conversation.
Promotional recruitment graphic with blue and teal shapes and a white background. Large text reads “We’re looking for a Principal Educational Psychologist.” The Southend Educational Psychology Service logo with a multicoloured psi symbol appears centrally, alongside a small circular image of hands typing on a laptop and an “Apply now” call to action.
A teal‑coloured graphic promoting the Southend EPS YouTube channel. At the top is the Southend EPS logo, followed by the text “Follow us on Youtube!” in white. Below this, there is an illustration of a computer monitor displaying a close‑up photo of a hand holding a smartphone. The phone screen shows the red YouTube play button icon on a white background.
A series of graphics from the Southend Educational Psychology Service summarising poll feedback from education staff about supporting pupils with SEND. The images highlight challenges around emotional wellbeing, behaviour, inclusive classroom practice, and barriers such as time and limited resources. They include practical tips, strategies, and links to CPD resources, followed by a thank‑you message acknowledging respondents and sharing that the feedback has informed the guidance provided.
“Children sit around a small table using paint sets, coloured pencils and paper to draw and create artwork. A bright, child-friendly workspace is visible, and a logo for Southend Educational Psychology service appears in the top corner. Text at the bottom reads: ‘Our top 5 school readiness tips are dropping on Wednesday 29th April.’”
A group of primary school children and an adult working together around a circular table filled with colourful LEGO bricks in a classroom. The children are wearing school uniforms and appear engaged in hands‑on learning. A text banner at the top reads ‘Top 5 Inclusive Classroom Strategies’. The image represents collaboration, inclusion, and supportive learning environments.
A promotional graphic titled “Why Work With Us?” featuring the Southend Educational Psychology Service rainbow‑coloured PSI logo in the top right. Below the title are three icons with text: a gear icon labelled “Great Location” with a note about train links to London and being 15 minutes from the beach; a fingerprint icon labelled “Flexible Working and Strong Employee Benefits” describing hybrid working and work‑life balance; and an outline‑group icon labelled “Growing Team” stating the service has a dedicated and passionate team. The background is beige with pink curved shapes and a yellow abstract logo in the bottom right corner.
Graphic titled ‘Primary School Offer Day – 16th April 2026’. The Southend EPS logo is positioned in the left and the Southend-on-Sea City Council logo to the right. Below, a photo shows a group of young children sitting around a table engaged in play and learning activities with an adult guiding them in a bright classroom.
A teal poster titled “Exam Readiness: Top Tips” with two logos at the top. Below the title, a student sits at a desk covered with open textbooks, notes, and a laptop, writing in a notebook. The scene shows a calm study space with natural light coming from a nearby window.
A promotional graphic titled “Why Work With Us?” featuring the Southend Educational Psychology Service rainbow‑coloured PSI logo in the top right. Below the title are three icons with text: a gear icon labelled “Great Location” with a note about train links to London and being 15 minutes from the beach; a fingerprint icon labelled “Flexible Working and Strong Employee Benefits” describing hybrid working and work‑life balance; and an outline‑group icon labelled “Growing Team” stating the service has a dedicated and passionate team. The background is beige with pink curved shapes and a yellow abstract logo in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with the heading “Did you know?” followed by the text “One of our Senior Educational Psychologists is also a registered Play Therapist!” Below the text is a photo of a child’s hands assembling a colourful jigsaw puzzle on a textured light‑coloured surface. A circular logo for the Educational Psychology Service appears in the bottom‑left corner.
A promotional graphic titled “Why Work With Us?” featuring the Southend Educational Psychology Service rainbow‑coloured PSI logo in the top right. Below the title are three icons with text: a gear icon labelled “Great Location” with a note about train links to London and being 15 minutes from the beach; a fingerprint icon labelled “Flexible Working and Strong Employee Benefits” describing hybrid working and work‑life balance; and an outline‑group icon labelled “Growing Team” stating the service has a dedicated and passionate team. The background is beige with pink curved shapes and a yellow abstract logo in the bottom right corner.
A graphic titled “Getting Unstuck” shows two photos of wellbeing activities from a school session. Each photo displays a sheet of paper on a wall covered with numerous yellow sticky notes written by pupils. The first sheet is labelled “Station 2: The Thought Filter – Rephrase the unhelpful thoughts so it becomes kinder!” The sticky notes contain various positive rephrased statements such as encouragements and uplifting messages. The second sheet is labelled “Station 4: The Tiny Fixes – Write a doable action on this page that helps you reset when stressed. E.g) go on a walk.” This sheet is also covered with sticky notes listing small helpful actions like taking breaks, listening to music, or going for a walk. The background has a blue gradient with the Southend EPS logo in the bottom right corner.
A cream‑coloured background with soft wavy green lines. In the centre, bold black text reads: “Help us Tailor our Service.” Below the text is the Southend Educational Psychology Service logo, featuring a multicoloured psi symbol inside a circular border. Under the logo, additional text reads: “Head to our Instagram page to participate in our poll @southendeps.”
Graphic with a dark pink background titled ‘Exploring the latest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) research.’ Below the text is a photo of two people highlighting and annotating a printed research article. Logos from Southend Educational Psychology Service and another organisation appear at the bottom.
A beige graphic with the heading “Growth Starts with Listening” at the top left. On the right is a circular logo for an educational psychology service. Below, a tan box contains the text: “Reminder to join us on Wednesday 25th March to vote in our poll on our Instagram page @southendeps.” At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of five plants at different stages of growth, ending with a bright yellow sunflower.
Graphic with a photo of a modern school building behind an outdoor sports court. At the top, the Southend Educational Psychology Service logo appears next to the text ‘Did You Know?’ At the bottom, a blue banner reads ‘There are 52 schools in the Southend‑on‑Sea area!’.
Promotional poster for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, taking place 17–23 March 2026. The top features a teal background with the Southend Educational Psychology Service logo. The bottom shows a pastel pink background with a light blue puzzle piece and colourful letters spelling “BORN TO STAND OUT,” celebrating neurodiversity and inclusion.
Graphic with a dark blue background and curved teal accents. At the top left is the phrase “Supporting you to support them.” In the centre is an illustrated tablet‑style frame showing the title “Make Your Own… Virtual Transition Video – For Schools,” with a small clapperboard icon and a circular logo. The design promotes a guide for schools to create virtual transition videos.
A promotional graphic on a beige background with the text “Growth starts with listening” in black font. The Southend EPS logo is positioned in the top right-hand corner. An image of two pairs of hands is situated in the middle. One set is holding a small plant and the other set is reaching out. Text below reads “Join us on Instagram @southendeps on Wednesday 25th March” in black font.