The Ed Psych Hotel

The Butterfly Effect: The Power of Words in Education

Welcome to the first episode of The Ed Psych Hotel! This podcast is for you if you work in Educational Psychology and have a desire to connect with others in the field. Your host is Dr Reem Amri, a highly experienced Educational Psychologist specialist knowledge in Early Years assessments, Autism Spectrum Condition and is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society. For her first episode, checking into the Ed Psych Hotel is Joanna Stanbridge is a senior educational psychologist at Cambridgeshire County Council, and this powerful conversation takes in the roles of EPs, whether EPs need to talk about how they do what they do more, psychology around how we interact with each other in these fractious times and the urgent need for a SEND revolution in education. Joanna shares her perspective on why hope matters, how celebrating small wins sustains momentum, and why relationships and community sit at the heart of truly inclusive education. This episode is an invitation to all EPs to think differently, speak honestly and lead with courage. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Ed Psych Hotel! What You’ll Take Away from This Episode 1. The power of language to drive cultural and systemic change 2. Why educational psychologists have a unique and vital system-wide perspective 3. How hope acts as a practical leadership tool in challenging environments 4. The importance of celebrating small wins to sustain energy and morale 5. Why relationships and community are foundational to student success 6. How embracing uncertainty can open the door to innovation and growth 7. What the SEND Revolution really calls for at a systemic level 8. Why educational psychologists must reclaim confidence in their professional expertise 9. How inclusive school cultures begin with a sense of belonging 10. Why success in education must be defined beyond data and metrics LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joanna-stanbridge-9613b67a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joanna-stanbridge-9613b67a/] https://www.loompsychology.co.uk/ [https://www.loompsychology.co.uk/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reem-ameri/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reem-ameri/] Podcast Production by: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/ [https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/]

The Ed Psych Hotel

Welcome to the world of educational psychology, a field that plays a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of students and communities. Educational Psychology is at the heart of The Ed Psych Hotel. Hosted by Dr. Reem Ameri, an Educational Psychologist with over 13 years in the profession and more than 20 years in education. This podcast opens the doors to the real work Educational Psychologists do and the impact they have on people, systems, and society. Each episode explores educational psychology in practice; from systemic work across schools, communities, and organisations, to influence at national and international levels. Created to inspire both those curious about the field and psychologists seeking direction, reflection, and renewed purpose, The Ed Psych Hotel celebrates a profession grounded in reflective practice, responsibility, and meaningful change. Pull up a seat and join the conversation each month.