Offers a comprehensive overview of the impact of key advances in social, developmental and cognitive psychology on the role of educational psychologists. Features case examples, activities, and recommended reading to enhance readers’ learning and encourage them to seek out other resources and put what they have learnt into practice. Encourages students to integrate their understanding of core psychological disciplines, as well as to consider what ‘evidence-based practice’ really means, making this an ideal resource for students studying educational psychology and for anyone interested in the profession.