There is an often-discussed idea among some educationalists. It’s the idea that the teacher isn’t the only expert in the classroom and that students have valuable contributions to make to everyone’s learning; but only if the teacher allows it. Back
At the request of our students, this year we ran transition events for Level 4 students moving into Level 5, and for level 5 moving into Level 6 in September 2023. We started with an overview of the new academic
Alexandra Kirby, Lecturer in Psychology, has recently published an article in Psychological Reports. The article, ‘Attentional Biases Towards Body Related Stimuli in Healthy Males: A Systematic Review’ explores existing research surrounding the effects of body-related media (e.g., images, words) on
The very recent transphobic moral panic has become the subject of fierce political debate. One which has inevitably fed its way into questions about how those working with children and young people respond when young people request that we refer
Photograph courtesy of Spencer Means About this time last year, the Woodcraft Folk went on camp again, for the first time since lockdown, and the leaders had to do a risk assessment for the Wild Man of the Woods game.
Dr. Kate McGarry, Senior Lecturer in Psychology has published her first book, Stool Withholding: A practical guide for parents, after gaining first-hand experience of this condition with her eldest child. Utilising her research skills and knowledge of developmental psychology, Dr
The Counselling and Psychotherapy team is celebrating the achievements of their MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling student Elaine Moore who recently won the CPCAB Counselling Research Award. Elaine tells the story of her research journey and fantastic achievements: ‘Talk
Dr. Jai Mackenzie, Senior Lecturer in Applied Writing and Humanities, has published her second monograph, Connected Parenting, based on her research with UK parents in non-traditional families. The book explores the role of digital media for parents in diverse family
As part of the professional Policing course students student a module on investigations. Students have been working on a case of a knife-point robbery. They have received information about a potential suspect that has led them to address (an apartment)
Over the last few weeks, the students have been learning about the importance of supporting victims and witnesses. They have met with a West Midlands police officer who was able to explain the wide range of special steps that can