The "MAML™ Fundamentals for EP Practice" training is a 3-session online training programme designed to introduce the MAML™ framework to begin benefitting from it in your EP assessment and intervention practice.

What is the MAML™?

The MAML™ is a framework to guide the assessment and formulation of children & young people’s learning needs, to enable meaningful interventions to be created to support development. It helps practitioners focus on all the important aspects of the complex process of learning, in a theory driven and change-focused way.

The MAML™ framework is based on the Vygotskian assumption that children construct knowledge through adult support ("Mediation") and access to appropriate activities ("Tasks") to develop ‘tools of the mind’ ("Learner" skills). Thus, assessment of learning must consider the interaction between each of these aspects, or pillars of learning.

The MAML™ approach uses this theory to guide the consideration of three key assessment questions:

• About the learner - What are the learner’s learning strengths and which areas need support?
• About the teaching / mediation of learning - What support (or mediation) does the learner require to maximise development of their learning skills?
• About the learning tasks - What adjustments need to be made to the learning tasks (or curriculum) to support the learner to develop?

The MAML™ framework can be used in conjunction with a range of consultation, observation and assessment tools (both standardised and non-standardised and, particularly, Dynamic Assessment) to provide a full formulation of individual strengths and areas for intervention.

Who should apply for the MAML™ Fundamentals training?

This training is designed for Educational or school psychologists working with children and young people of all ages and abilities within school settings.

What will the training cover?

Session 1

• Introduction to the fundamental components of the MAML™ and theories of learning and assessment underpinning the approach.
• How to apply the MAML™ to casework.
• Introduction to the ‘Toy sorting game’.

Session 2

• Focus on principles of mediation within the MAML™.
• How to use the perceptual-conceptual continuum in practice.
• Introduction to the ‘Dog on a Train’ task.

Session 3

• Reflective practice session
• Communicating the outcomes of MAML™ based assessment (reports, consultation and intervention)

To get the most out of the training participants ideally need some opportunities to apply the MAML™ model to casework in between sessions.

Cost, dates and how to book.

The training consists of 3 online training sessions (total of 8 hours CPD), and you will need to attend them all to complete the training.

Friday 2^nd May 2025 - 9:30-12:30

Friday 16^th May 2025 - 9:30-12:30

Friday 27^th June 2025 - 9:30-11:30

The cost for the course is £150 per person, which will include a copy of our training handbook (either a electronic or print copy). Places on each course are limited (max 20) to allow for meaningful interaction between the trainers and the course participants.

Content Delivery

The training will be delivered via Zoom and is designed to allow for interaction between the trainers and participants in smaller break-out groups, as well as delivery of core theory and information through use of PowerPoint presentations and video examples of practice.

Accessibility

The training has been developed in accordance with UDL principles but if you need specific adjustments to be made to the standard delivery methods, please contact us or let us know in your application and we will be happy to discuss this with you to ensure that the online training is accessible to all.