About Dr. Jemma Connolly

I'm Dr. Jemma Connolly, a private, qualified, and registered Educational Psychologist with over nine years experience.

I work hard to empower children, their families and the adults supporting them, to create change and positive futures. I am passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential in all areas of their development. I work with children and young people aged 0-25 years across all areas of need.

Employment

2020-2023: Sheffield Educational Psychology Service, Sheffield Local Authority
2016-2020: Barnsley Educational Community Child Psychology Service, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Education

2013-2016: Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology at the University of Nottingham
2011: Early Years Professional Status Training at Sheffield Hallam University
2003-2006: BSc Psychology at the University of Leeds

Training and qualifications

2021: Personal Construct Psychology Training
2020: SCERTS Training (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support)
2018: Virtual Schools
2018?: Coaching Training
2016-2018: Autism Pathway
2012-2013: Teaching Assistant supporting children with Autism
2011-2012: Early Years Practitioner at a private nursery
2017: Emotion Coaching Training
2016: ADOS Training
2016: Dynamic Assessment Training with Professor David Tzuriel
2015: FRIENDS Training

Outside of work

I am a passionate gardener and I spend most of my spare time in my greenhouse, with my two dogs. I also volunteer at Chatsworth House in the gardens and Bloom Sheffield Community Garden for Women.

I love volunteering because it gives me opportunities to be in nature and learn new skills. I also enjoy sewing and make most of my own clothes; it’s the perfect hobby through the winter when it’s not so easy to be outdoors!