The Inclusive Psychologist - Dr Frances Willis
The Inclusive Psychologist -
Dr Frances Willis
International School Development Through Psychology
Educational Psychology support for International Schools and school leaders who want to develop their practice in inclusion, behaviour and learning.
International Schools can sometimes feel like their very own island...
International Schools can be so different to the schools closest to them and far away to from where their curriculum was developed.
Each International School is unique because of the backgrounds of their learners, community and staff.
From her International School background, Dr Frances understands that making changes within such a system can be challenging.
As an Educational psychologist, Dr Frances has a vast experience of helping schools to implement the changes needed, to enable them to grow and develop in line with their values and priorities.
Which areas of support does your International School need, so that your learners can truly thrive?
- Reflective supervision and coaching for your SENCo or school leaders
- Bespoke and inspiring training for school staff
- Support for school leaders to identify ways forward with their practice
- Policy development so that your policy can match the strides you have made with your practice
How The Inclusive Psychologist can help your International School
Dr Frances Willis, The Inclusive Psychologist offers a range of services for International Schools to help your children, staff and community.
View the services on offer, or get in touch via email for more bespoke support.
How have educators described training, development and support with The Inclusive Psychologist?
“Dr Frances has delivered relevant and practical professional development for our staff.
Her training sessions are always well-received and enriched our educators’ skills sets”
SLT and Provision Lead, International School regarding CPD sessions across a school year
“This consultation makes me feel like I can see it all in a totally new light.
It just much easier to work with this Mum now I can see it myself.
I can help her.”
“Your passion and commitment to this is infectious!
I think it is a brilliant piece of work to support SENCos to develop quality plans and it is going to make a huge different to children/young people and their families.”
Dr Frances Willis,
The Inclusive Psychologist
In 1995 my parents explained to me that we would be moving to India, a country on the other side of the world that 7-year-old me had barely heard of.
Little did I know at the time that this would be that start of a life long adventure into travel with educational opportunities I could never have dreamt of.
Moving between the UK, India, Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand, I enjoyed a huge variety of cultures, peers and International Schools.
I was inspired by hearing my mother and her friends (International School teachers themselves) talk about supporting children with special educational needs.
There my aspiration to become an Educational Psychologist began. After years of training and experience, I am now delighted to be returning to my International School roots, now in Bahrain.
By using collaboration, consultation, school development and training, I bring meaningful change to International Schools in the Middle East and beyond.
My practice uses Educational Psychology to answer the question how can schools better support children to thrive?
Dr Frances Willis
B.A., M.Ed.Res, D.App.Ed.Psy.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology - Newcastle University (2015)
- Masters of Education Research in Pedagogy and Learning (with distinction) - Newcastle University (2012)
- BA in Education Studies and Psychology (2:1) - Durham University (2009)
- British HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Chartered member The British Psychological Society
- Member Division of Educational and Child Psychology
- Working in association with other psychology and mental health organisations to provide effective support from more children, schools and families
Compassionate
Knowledgeable
Solution-oriented
Child-focused
How The Inclusive Psychologist can help your International School
Dr Frances Willis, The Inclusive Psychologist offers a range of services for International Schools to help your children, staff and community.
View the services on offer, or get in touch via email for more bespoke support.