Educational psychology is the study and application of learning in the area of how humans learn in educational environment. Educational psychology is concerned with how students learn and develop, often focusing on subgroups such as those with educational disabilities.

Educational Psychologists have a role in improving the learning and development of all children and young people within the are in which they work. They are instrumental in helping prevent a child or young person’s additional needs acting as a barrier to their learning and development. Educational Psychologists work within a variety of educational contexts and work collaboratively with other agencies, psychologists, social workers, teachers, pupils, parents and other adults to help identify educational strategies that make an impact.  They also work with and within systems, applying different psychological knowledge and skills, as appropriate, at an individual, group or organisational level.

Educational Psychologists work are concerned with practical problems such as:

• Helping people to overcome depression, stress, trauma or phobias within the learning environment
• Easing the effects of parental divorce on children
• Speeding up recovery from brain injury and trauma
• Helping to stop or prevent bullying in schools
• Ensuring that school pupils and students are being taught in the most effective way
• Making sure that people are happy at school and perform to the best of their abilities
• Helping the police, courts and prison service to perform more effectively
• Producing reports and specialist assessments

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