'My sister did her teacher training at the Fr?bel Institute and I realised how much psychology was required in teaching. I was reading psychology at university, and it was then I knew I wanted to be a career psychologist. Before that, I didn't know about the career path! I was slightly taken aback when I realised I'd need to commit 10 years to becoming an educational psychologist, but I made a conscious decision to carry it through. My degree was in London, then I did the PGCE in Bristol. Specialising in working with nursery/infant children, I decided quickly that I had two roles – teaching children and supporting parents. I gave a lot of my time to informally advising and helping parents – my headmistress noticed this and gave me the opportunity to work across a much wider age range as well as giving me the new SENCO role.' The systemic approach you mention on your website obviously started there. 'Yes, but it also goes back to a peripatetic childhood. I travelled with my parents, went to school in many countries, and it quickly became clear how much different environments affect the roles of parents and children.'
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