The Aspiring EP Reflective Handbook

Having applied for several Assistant EP posts and trainee EP courses, I know how tricky it can be to put your experiences and learning into words. I’ve created this handbook to share insights I’ve gained along the way, with reflective prompts, psychological models and examples to support your personal statement and interview preparation.

With application submission just around the corner for aspiring trainees, I hope this is a useful resource as you prepare. It’s also for those applying for Assistant EP posts or starting to explore educational psychology.

The 22-page handbook includes:

• Reflective models, including What? So what? Now what?, Gibbs’ reflective cycle and Social GRACES.
• Prompts to connect your experiences with psychology.
• Worked examples and guidance.
• A reusable two-page EP reflection sheet.
• Questions for supervision, sources and further reading.

My hope is that it helps you recognise that reflection is a skill that can be developed, make connections with psychology and feel more confident sharing what you’ve learnt. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt along the way, it’s that the quality of your reflection matters more than how impressive the experience might sound.

I’ve put a lot of time and care into developing this resource, and the small cost reflects that work. I hope you find it helpful wherever you are on your journey.

Wishing you all the best on your journey into educational psychology 💙 I’m happy to answer any questions about the handbook—just DM me!