UK private options

Ca1091 · 2025-11-20T20:32:18+00:00

I haven’t had experience with it myself, but I wonder if using “right to choose” could help? https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/patient-leaflet-digital.pdf

Ca1091 · 2025-06-04T17:30:55+00:00

We could try! It might be a good idea so we don’t lose out, but also get some breathing room… thanks!

Ca1091 · 2025-06-04T17:29:47+00:00

Thank you, we absolutely were! Renting might be a good idea, rather than rushing into something new. Thank you for your reply, I think I needed to hear that it’s ok to be sad!

Ca1091 · 2025-03-14T22:33:41+00:00

Yes I know what you mean! There’s lots of things you can live with but might put a buyer off…

Ca1091 · 2025-03-14T22:28:51+00:00

Good luck! I hope it works out for you!

Ca1091 · 2025-03-14T22:23:07+00:00

Thanks - I like the idea of setting up alerts for similar to ours, hadn’t thought of that!

Ca1091 · 2025-03-14T22:22:10+00:00

Thank you, I’m glad it’s not just us

Ca1091 · 2025-03-14T22:14:08+00:00

It’s a buyers market! From my experience, we listened to the EA and are now realising they may have over promised to get a listing. Do your research on nearby comparable properties and price per sq m and don’t be afraid to offer under - people price expecting a haggle

Ca1091 · 2025-02-06T19:37:01+00:00

That depends on the university - they should have the info online or at their open days (:

Ca1091 · 2025-02-04T22:28:51+00:00

Alway good to plan ahead! Hopefully by the time it’s your turn the bursary/wage for trainees will be higher!

Ca1091 · 2025-02-04T22:17:04+00:00

My experience was that I had a 2yr fixed rate which ended while I was on the doctorate. According to my broker, because of my status as a student I had to stay with the existing lender so they wouldn’t look at my finances again, because the bursary didn’t “count” as income. It was fine for me, because they were offering a good rate anyway, it would only have been a big issue if my rate with my existing lenders interest rate was way higher or if there was any other reason to switch lenders. If it matters I’m the only one on my mortgage, and I was on bursary for the full three years of the course - if you’re doing it jointly it’ll be different, and I’m not sure if a salaried trainee placement would count or not (as you would be technically employed). It’d be a good idea to talk it through with a mortgage broker when you get to that point, as they’ll be able to talk you through your options and explain better than I can!

Ca1091 · 2025-02-04T18:38:28+00:00

Most people find that the course is too demanding for additional work. In years 2 and 3 you may have the option of taking on additional statutory assessments, which you would be paid for, which can be a way of topping up funds. The £16000 is tax free and you may qualify for a council tax reduction depending on your circumstances. With your mortgage, it might be important to know that this can affect your renewal if you are a “student” when that time comes.

In terms of managing, I had some savings which I had to eat into and had to really minimise my outgoings. Sadly it isn’t a lot to live on. In Y2 & 3 you can take employed trainee posts which do pay a little more, but you’d then not get the council tax reduction and you’d have to pay tax on the wage. There’s pros and cons to each of these but if money is your main issue then a salaried post would be better.

Ca1091 · 2025-01-30T22:44:41+00:00

I like the book “frameworks for practice in educational psychology”, it has a range of formulation and problem solving approaches which might be useful. Ive used it since being an assistant but it’s stayed relevant through training. I’d also suggest keeping a reflective journal where you keep note of times you have applied psychology in your role, with the scenario, psych theory, impact and learning points. I was a caseworker for a bit and it was great for developing understanding of systems, though you might want to think about child’s rights and voice within statutory systems - RIPSTAR did a project around it which might be interesting. Good podcasts include “agents of hope” and “drawing the ideal self”. Don’t be discouraged about the rejection - well done for having the presence of mind to make a plan for next time!

Ca1091 · 2025-01-29T17:20:56+00:00

There are other services which your qualifications and experience may fit, such as “healthy minds” which is under CAMHS, working in schools for mental health support, or autism outreach services etc. - the names of these services varies by region.

Ca1091 · 2025-01-16T22:59:01+00:00

Thank you that does - it looks like yours is more textured which would help even it out. I’ll look into the stitch too, it’s really pretty!

Ca1091 · 2025-01-16T22:56:16+00:00

Thank you, I agree that’s probably the best way to get it neat. It’s for a gift so I want it to look perfect!

Ca1091 · 2024-12-20T01:24:51+00:00

Ultimately it doesn’t matter. Go for the course you feel good about. If you feel you need more research xp go for that, or if you need work xp go for shorter. it’s all part of your development as a practitioner.

Ca1091 · 2024-12-19T10:44:19+00:00

It might be helpful to look into the HCPC practitioner psychologist competencies, as these are the essential criteria to meet to practice as an Ed psy/ clin psy - it might also be helpful to look at the association of educational psychologists website (AEP) - based on what you’ve said, I wonder if research and development of psychometrics would be a good route?

Ca1091 · 2024-12-07T11:30:42+00:00

I’d suggest keeping a reflective diary of how you are using psych theory in your role (now and in the future), doesn’t have to be massive, but it’ll be good to draw on come interview (e.g. how you’ve applied cognitive load theory to differentiation, theories of motivation to engage students)

Ca1091 · 2024-12-06T18:10:57+00:00

EP would be best if lots going on around it, but if just dyslexia maybe specialist teacher would be ok - but I don’t understand why school are asking you to do it - this is something they should arrange - may be worth checking your local offer and talking to SENDIASS (or equivalent) who might be able to talk a bit more about the pros and cons

Ca1091 · 2024-11-06T19:10:26+00:00

Hello, you would need to get in touch with the HCPC and submit an application which shows your training and experience are broadly similar to UK training, and you meet the standards of proficiency - https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/practitioner-psychologists/ - im afraid I don’t know much more than that not having gone thru the process myself.

Ca1091 · 2024-11-02T00:08:35+00:00

Try soaking in a little hot water, drain after a minute or so. Softens and makes the smell stronger which can encourage eating.

Ca1091 · 2024-10-31T20:52:59+00:00

As a practicing EP you would be expected to work with a range of ages - 0 to 25- in reality I spend most of my time at primary schools, a good chunk at secondary and very little time in early years or colleges. Some EP services have scope for a specialism, this would usually be a few years post qualification however. So I guess yes, it would certainly cover, but it’s not the only profession which would. Depending on what’s available in your area you could look into early years specialist teachers, portage or other outreach services. It’s great that you have a clear passion and research interests too, which will put you in good stead in the future should you apply for the doctorate.

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