“Meeting the needs of these children is everyone’s business and we all have a responsibility to support the needs of the most vulnerable young people and children in the local authority.” Exploring the Educational Psychologist’s role in supporting the educational experiences of children living in residential care in Wales

Abraham, Lucy 2024. “Meeting the needs of these children is everyone’s business and we all have a responsibility to support the needs of the most vulnerable young people and children in the local authority.” Exploring the Educational Psychologist’s role in supporting the educational experiences of children living in residential care in Wales. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis is comprised of three parts: a major literature review; an empirical paper; and a critical appraisal. The aim of the thesis is to explore educational psychologist’s perspectives regarding their role in supporting children living in residential care in Wales. Section A: Major Literature Review Section A aims to provide a comprehensive account of the literature in this area, which is presented in two parts. The first offers the current context pertaining to care experienced children in the UK, with a particular focus on the landscape for children living in residential care. The second offers a narrative review of the literature around the educational and wellbeing outcomes for children in residential care, with an exploration of some risk and resilience factors that may influence these outcomes. The relevance to the practice of educational psychologists is also discussed before the rationale for the current research is provided, alongside the research questions. Section B: Major Empirical Study Section B presents an empirical study, which begins with a summary of relevant literature, the rationale for the study and the research questions. Methodology for the research is outlined, followed by a detailed data analysis section that outlines the reflexive thematic analysis process conducted. The discussion section links the analysis to relevant psychological theory and previous literature, followed by implications of the findings on EP practice, strengths and limitations of the current research, and potential future avenues for research. Section C: Critical Appraisal Section C provides an overview of the research process, as well as a reflective and reflexive account of the development of myself as a researcher and the research more generally. Research decisions throughout the process are reflected upon, and the implications for research are discussed.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	17 September 2024
Last Modified:	17 Sep 2024 11:05
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/172163

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