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The current state of professional training and development for educational psychologists in the UK has been heavily influenced by the changing role demands of the 1980s. This article describes the work in educational psychology training which is currently being carried out at Southampton University. The uniquely 'integrated' nature of the Southampton model is discussed and details of the organization of the three phases - preprofessional training, professional training and advanced professional training/ development - are provided. Changes which have occurred as a result of ongoing evaluation are outlined and likely future trends are identified. Finally, it is argued that professional training and development initiatives should not only respond to external demands but should also attempt to shape educational psychology practice in the 1990s.

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