Retired educational psychologists sought to support returning pupils

The Department for Education is inviting retired educational psychologists to return to work to help support children returning to school, amid fears some may struggle to adjust.

Former educational psychologists (EPs) are being asked to express an interest through their local authorities in providing temporary support for children and young people returning to educational settings in September 2020.

This follows concerns over pupils' mental health as they return to school after the lockdown.

Psychologists have warned that the lockdown exacerbated “feelings of entrapment, loneliness, hopelessness and anger” in pupils, and that some pupils will struggle to adjust to their return.

The opportunity will last for up to 13 weeks, and the closing date for expressions of interest is 30 November 2020.

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