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Gender Identity
- This workshop will consider the shifting cultural perspective and factors associated with Gender Identity and also the potential impact on children, young people and their families and schools.
The number of children and young people reported to be questioning their gender identity has been rising considerably over recent years. There is growing confidence in our young people to challenge gender constraints and stereotypes.
The session will also explore how we can provide supportive school environments for children and young people who may be experiencing gender-related concerns.
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Heidi Mcdermott, Educational Psychology Service, Rochdale BC
Dr Heidi McDermott, Senior Educational Psychologist
I qualified as an Educational Psychologist in 2014. Before that I worked as a primary school teacher and a specialist teacher with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. As a senior Educational Psychologist, I carry out regular supervision with trainees and colleagues. I have strong beliefs about inclusion and social justice, I am very interested in SEMH, attachment, trauma and therapeutic approaches. My thesis was around the use of assessments with children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). I like to use dynamic assessment to understand what helps children and young people to learn and am always using and developing ways to make sure their voices are heard.