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Educational psychology team working with Jersey schools

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A photo of the team members from the Educational Psychology and Wellbeing Service (PAWBS). There are four people sat on a wooden bench. To the right of them is a man in an electric wheelchair. Behind the people sat on the bench are seven people stood up. Behind them is a cream wall and large windows. Everyone in the photo is smiling.

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Jersey schools gain faster access to specialist educational psychology support

Overview

Schools in Jersey will receive faster access to specialist educational psychology and wellbeing support following the recruitment of a full Educational Psychology and Wellbeing Service team, ensuring every school has an allocated psychologist.

Key points

  • Every school and specialist school in Jersey now has its own named educational psychologist.
  • Education Minister Catherine Curtis described the development as a significant achievement that will support children, families, and staff.
  • The wellbeing team includes educational psychologists, assistant educational psychologists, and wellbeing facilitators.
  • Primary schools will continue to have dedicated wellbeing facilitators to support learning, inclusion, attendance, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Principal educational psychologist Rachel O'Connor stated that the initiative is a significant step forward for working in partnership with educators, parents, and children.
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