My ultimate aim is to nurture the next generation to reach their full academic, emotional and social potential, within anti-racist learning environments. My hope is that young people can be taught, supported and inspired by professionals that they can relate to and represent the wider community. My vision is to be part of and champion a more inclusive and fair education system.
I believe passionately in promoting and delivering inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice within the education sector. I value being able to support children and families from a diverse range of backgrounds, in collaboration with like-minded professionals. I advocate that we should all have high expectations of all children. I believe that despite any challenges young people may face, all have strengths and are capable of progress. I feel strongly that every young person deserves access to good quality, inclusive educational provision.
I’m Dr. Ama Collison and I am an Educational and Child Psychologist, Mental Health and Parent Teaching Fellow (Kings College London), based in South London. Educational Psychology practice supports children or young people aged 0-25 who are experiencing barriers to their learning and engagement in school life. These challenges can include a range of emotional and social difficulties and/or learning difficulties.
"I wanted to say a very big thank you for putting on such an excellent session [for 150 sixth form students]. It was extremely valuable, insightful and thought-provoking and I heard many of the students talking very positively and with passion about the things that you covered. Hope to see you again soon and work with you in the near future."
"Ama was an engaging speaker who helped our staff with adapting the curriculum to the needs of our pupils. She also ran a fantastic session on solution circles which gave us the tools to discuss issues and resolve them. We have used this technique frequently throughout this term and it has helped to move the school forward. We highly recommend Ama for any SEN staff training needs, her knowledge is invaluable"
“I can’t overstate what a valuable group this has been for our Year 7 students. Their openness and willingness to share their feelings and experiences really demonstrates how they view [Ama's group sessions] as a safe space to be their authentic selves. In the sessions, the girls speak sensitively about their worries or frustrations, but they also view the sessions as a place of huge fun, playing games, chatting together, and ultimately being themselves.” (Head of Year 9 and PSHE Coordinator)
"I am really grateful to Dr Ama for her detailed assessment into my son’s learning experience. I felt he was not effectively supported in school; her insights and recommendations will be invaluable to both myself and the school. We will all have the appropriate tools to ensure he does not continue to underachieve at such a crucial stage in his education. It is empowering, to what initially felt like an intimidating process!"
"The ECHP application went through 🎉 and they’re in the process of writing her draft EHP plan. I’m so happy and we didn’t even need to take it to appeal! Your report was so in depth the local authority EP’s were really impressed and used your report and added an addendum to capture the situation currently at the PRU.
"Just a quick note to say thank you so much for the recent sessions, they have been extremely reassuring and helpful. X raised some questions over the weekend about why I am no longer living with her father because of some comments he had made to her earlier in the week and I was able to put into practice your recommendations around the reasons and naming emotions to help her understand. She responded well to this and it was a good conversation. Thank you once again."
"Thank you so much, Ama, for your report. It is so thorough and everything you’ve suggested is perfect for X. It was really enlightening as well reading your take on X...I read it to [my husband] as he didn't understand...it was an eye opener.... ...The big thank you is to you! You’ve been so lovely and helpful and [the local authority] commented on how good your report for X was. I hope you don’t mind but I’ve recommended you to friends who are looking for an EP."
"I have found Dr Ama to be a highly professional, supportive Educational Psychologist. She is thorough in her reports, and the very best interests of the young person is central to her practice. I would absolutely use her services again...I don't know what we would have done without [her]."
"I believe [Ama's support] was very productive. I think we now have a good team in place & that Dr Ama is invaluable."
"Ama developed and delivered an engaging and valuable workshop which really exceeded all expectation! She perfectly tailored and outlined key principles in communication for the young audience, giving clear and engaging examples. What stands out about Ama is that she listens as well as leads and is able to adapt her expertise accordingly, which made her sessions extremely relatable. This was a very hands-on, thought-provoking workshop which left the young participants with many actionable take-aways which could be readily applied to each person's needs. We would enthusiastically recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to help young people understand and put into practice effective communication."
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice you have chosen the side of the oppressor” -Desmond Tutu-
