Dr Dan Cumber
@dancumber.bsky.social
Educational, Child and Community Psychologist.
Director of Daniel Cumber Psychology Ltd:
www.danielcumber.com
Social Justice, Systemic Work, SEMH, PCP, MI, Supervision & Coaching, Trauma-Informed Consultation, Executive Functioning, Play.
#Edpsychs
Director of Daniel Cumber Psychology Ltd:
www.danielcumber.com
Social Justice, Systemic Work, SEMH, PCP, MI, Supervision & Coaching, Trauma-Informed Consultation, Executive Functioning, Play.
#Edpsychs
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One in 20 children in England now have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) after another 11% yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms schoolsweek.co.uk/1-in-20-pupi...
1 in 20 pupils now have EHCP after numbers rise again
One in 20 children in England now have an EHCP after another 11 per cent yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
One in 20 children in England now have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) after another 11% yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms schoolsweek.co.uk/1-in-20-pupi...
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Registration is LIVE! 🎟️🎪🎉
Let's go! Delighted to open registration for our Festival of Educational Psychology on 19th September.
From now until we launch our programme you get a 10% Early Bird discount! Use code EARLYBIRD10
Book here: festival.edpsy.org.uk
#edpsychs #education - please reshare
Let's go! Delighted to open registration for our Festival of Educational Psychology on 19th September.
From now until we launch our programme you get a 10% Early Bird discount! Use code EARLYBIRD10
Book here: festival.edpsy.org.uk
#edpsychs #education - please reshare
June 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Registration is LIVE! 🎟️🎪🎉
Let's go! Delighted to open registration for our Festival of Educational Psychology on 19th September.
From now until we launch our programme you get a 10% Early Bird discount! Use code EARLYBIRD10
Book here: festival.edpsy.org.uk
#edpsychs #education - please reshare
Let's go! Delighted to open registration for our Festival of Educational Psychology on 19th September.
From now until we launch our programme you get a 10% Early Bird discount! Use code EARLYBIRD10
Book here: festival.edpsy.org.uk
#edpsychs #education - please reshare
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🚨 The Government has just announced that free school meals eligibility will be expanded to cover all children living in households that receive Universal Credit.
This is a very positive move, marking a significant step towards taking hunger out of the classroom 👇🧵
This is a very positive move, marking a significant step towards taking hunger out of the classroom 👇🧵
June 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🚨 The Government has just announced that free school meals eligibility will be expanded to cover all children living in households that receive Universal Credit.
This is a very positive move, marking a significant step towards taking hunger out of the classroom 👇🧵
This is a very positive move, marking a significant step towards taking hunger out of the classroom 👇🧵
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💻New edpsy hosts webinar
Delighted that Dr Mary Stanley-Duke will be joining us on 10th June
Sure to be a practical and engaging webinar exploring mediating learning and supporting children to get the most from every learning task.
Info & book here: edpsy.org.uk/event/edpsy-...
#edpsychs #edusky
Delighted that Dr Mary Stanley-Duke will be joining us on 10th June
Sure to be a practical and engaging webinar exploring mediating learning and supporting children to get the most from every learning task.
Info & book here: edpsy.org.uk/event/edpsy-...
#edpsychs #edusky
April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
💻New edpsy hosts webinar
Delighted that Dr Mary Stanley-Duke will be joining us on 10th June
Sure to be a practical and engaging webinar exploring mediating learning and supporting children to get the most from every learning task.
Info & book here: edpsy.org.uk/event/edpsy-...
#edpsychs #edusky
Delighted that Dr Mary Stanley-Duke will be joining us on 10th June
Sure to be a practical and engaging webinar exploring mediating learning and supporting children to get the most from every learning task.
Info & book here: edpsy.org.uk/event/edpsy-...
#edpsychs #edusky
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‘The LEANS curriculum introduces neurodiversity concepts, and explores how they impact primary school experiences. Importantly, LEANS shows how we can hold a positive attitude towards neurodiversity, while also recognising the challenges faced by many children in school.’
About LEANS and neurodiversity
Find out more about neurodiversity and the LEANS resource pack, including its development, evaluation, and reporting.
salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk
March 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
‘The LEANS curriculum introduces neurodiversity concepts, and explores how they impact primary school experiences. Importantly, LEANS shows how we can hold a positive attitude towards neurodiversity, while also recognising the challenges faced by many children in school.’
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Very proud to have been involved in helping to create this free resource about the importance of play. Hope my early years colleagues find it useful. Please share widely! #PlayMatters #EYFS #Edusky
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
Play Matters | Early Years Reviews
www.early-years-reviews.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Very proud to have been involved in helping to create this free resource about the importance of play. Hope my early years colleagues find it useful. Please share widely! #PlayMatters #EYFS #Edusky
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
I always bear this in mind, as to me it's a key tenet of Educational and Child Psychology.
Similar to our family sayings of:
"A stitch in time saves nine" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
Creating meaningful belonging, and "mattering" is so vital.
#edpsychs #reflections
Similar to our family sayings of:
"A stitch in time saves nine" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
Creating meaningful belonging, and "mattering" is so vital.
#edpsychs #reflections
March 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I always bear this in mind, as to me it's a key tenet of Educational and Child Psychology.
Similar to our family sayings of:
"A stitch in time saves nine" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
Creating meaningful belonging, and "mattering" is so vital.
#edpsychs #reflections
Similar to our family sayings of:
"A stitch in time saves nine" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
Creating meaningful belonging, and "mattering" is so vital.
#edpsychs #reflections
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Lots of conversations in group supervision this week about CPD. This year is HCPC renewal, that means 2.5% of EPs will be asked to submit their CPD log. Does anyone have a CPD audit tool that can be used to help inform CPD needs and strengths? #edpsychs #CPD #HCPC @edpsy.bsky.social
a while it took realizing the importance of work on projects ... learning you are
ALT: a while it took realizing the importance of work on projects ... learning you are
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Lots of conversations in group supervision this week about CPD. This year is HCPC renewal, that means 2.5% of EPs will be asked to submit their CPD log. Does anyone have a CPD audit tool that can be used to help inform CPD needs and strengths? #edpsychs #CPD #HCPC @edpsy.bsky.social
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📑New project seeking EP involvement
Anna @tepanna.bsky.social is seeking EPs or TEPs involved in Fair Access Protocols (FAP) to explore what facilitates EP work within these processes and what EPs perceive as their role and contributions.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2024/pr...
#edpsychs
Anna @tepanna.bsky.social is seeking EPs or TEPs involved in Fair Access Protocols (FAP) to explore what facilitates EP work within these processes and what EPs perceive as their role and contributions.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2024/pr...
#edpsychs
Project: exploring the experiences of EPs taking part in Fair Access Protocols (FAP) - edpsy.org.uk
This project aims to explore the experiences of UK based, trainee and/or qualified EPs taking part in Fair Access Protocols...
edpsy.org.uk
January 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Fab coaching session with @fionacoley.bsky.social this week. Really helped provide a sounding board, direction and intentionality. Came away with reflections towards making work work for me. Recommend her coaching style: Great rapport but with firm positive challenge. Rare mix. #edpsychs
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Fab coaching session with @fionacoley.bsky.social this week. Really helped provide a sounding board, direction and intentionality. Came away with reflections towards making work work for me. Recommend her coaching style: Great rapport but with firm positive challenge. Rare mix. #edpsychs
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TEPICC have just released their reflective spaces for Black and Global majority applicants to the doctoral course. They host these spaces each year to provide support for applicants prior to interview 🤩 #EdPsychs
Do share ❤️
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Do share ❤️
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January 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
TEPICC have just released their reflective spaces for Black and Global majority applicants to the doctoral course. They host these spaces each year to provide support for applicants prior to interview 🤩 #EdPsychs
Do share ❤️
www.eventbrite.com/cc/pre-tep-r...
Do share ❤️
www.eventbrite.com/cc/pre-tep-r...
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#edpsychs Does anyone have some useful primary aged resources to help an ELSA in discussions with a child to help them understand and process their father coming out recently as a gay man? The mother has asked for ELSA support. Typically I would consult the LGBTQ+ resources -Stonewall, books etc?
January 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#edpsychs Does anyone have some useful primary aged resources to help an ELSA in discussions with a child to help them understand and process their father coming out recently as a gay man? The mother has asked for ELSA support. Typically I would consult the LGBTQ+ resources -Stonewall, books etc?
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Surprising revelations here beyond the headline. A Finnish study where nursery aged children playing in a playground or soil had a completely different gut biome, and significantly reduced inflammatory markers after 28 days than those who played in concrete or matted playgrounds. #edusky #edpsychs
'Walking in pine forest can have the same effect as a prescription drug': Kathy Willis
->The Week | #Forest | More info from EcoSearch
->The Week | #Forest | More info from EcoSearch
'Walking in pine forest can have the same effect as a prescription drug': Kathy Willis
The practice of forest bathing is a mindful, meditative experience where we allow our senses to become attuned to nature by spending time walking through woodlands. Numerous studies have shown that immersing ourselves in the natural world in this way...
www.theweek.in
January 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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#edpsychs very helpful article with key principles for support
Consultant clinical psychologist & co-director of the UK Trauma Council David Trickey talks to Zofia Niemtus in
@tesmagazine.bsky.social about supporting people following trauma. I thought this was really good. tes.com/magazine/tea... 2/2
@tesmagazine.bsky.social about supporting people following trauma. I thought this was really good. tes.com/magazine/tea... 2/2
Trauma: what is it and what role should schools play in support?
Trauma has become a contentious topic in schools, so we spoke to a world-leading expert to define what it is and where schools fit in the process of diagnosis and support
tes.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:36 PM
#edpsychs very helpful article with key principles for support
Sobering watching the Channel 4 "Swiped: The school that banned smartphones". Its a experiment (English secondary school) following year 7 and 8s who give up smartphones totally for 3 weeks. Impacts measured by Uni of York. Must watch for all parents/carers and #edpsychs #c4swiped
Suicide warning.
Suicide warning.
December 12, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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epi.org.uk/publications...
What can quantitative analyses tell us about the national impact of the phonics screening check?
Er, that it made no difference.
What can quantitative analyses tell us about the national impact of the phonics screening check?
Er, that it made no difference.
What can quantitative analyses tell us about the national impact of the phonics screening check? - Education Policy Institute
A new report published by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) examines the impact of the national phonics screening check (PSC) on early reading development in primary schools across England. The res...
epi.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 9:21 PM
epi.org.uk/publications...
What can quantitative analyses tell us about the national impact of the phonics screening check?
Er, that it made no difference.
What can quantitative analyses tell us about the national impact of the phonics screening check?
Er, that it made no difference.
My thesis article on social justice in EP practice has now been published in the Journal of Educational and Child Psychology (BPS) in a special edition on Intersectional Identities, Education, Psychology and Social Justice:
explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpse...
#edpsychs
explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpse...
#edpsychs
‘If you see something that’s not right, we need to challenge it.’ A critical review and qualitative exploration of Educational Psychologists’ perceptions of social justice and practice in local authority services in the West Midlands
AimsThere has been relatively little research into social justice in educational psychology in the UK. A qualitative exploration of Educational Psychologists (EPs’) views of social justice in educational psychology practice in England was undertaken, aiming to comprehend how EPs understand and define the term in relation to their role; and what EPs can do to work towards social justice, noting perceived barriers to working towards social justice in EP practice.Method11 EPs employed in four West Midlands Local Authorities (LAs) took part in semi-structured interviews, analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.LimitationsThis was a small-scale exploratory case study design. It was likely to have recruited participants who were already attuned to social justice agendas. Thus, responses were relatively uniform in their orientation. The study also did not capture the voices of EPs working outside of local authority settings, or privately, or outside of the West Midlands who also may have significant contributions to how best to facilitate social justice work.ConclusionsThe final psychological framework presented may inform EP reflection, to develop and further refine cycles of EPs’ own social justice praxis.
explore.bps.org.uk
November 22, 2024 at 5:20 PM
My thesis article on social justice in EP practice has now been published in the Journal of Educational and Child Psychology (BPS) in a special edition on Intersectional Identities, Education, Psychology and Social Justice:
explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpse...
#edpsychs
explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpse...
#edpsychs
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Neurodiversity affirming language is SO important - I read so many referral forms which describe traits with an unintentionally problematic lens.
LANGUAGE IS EVERYTHING!
LANGUAGE IS EVERYTHING!
November 17, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Neurodiversity affirming language is SO important - I read so many referral forms which describe traits with an unintentionally problematic lens.
LANGUAGE IS EVERYTHING!
LANGUAGE IS EVERYTHING!
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PACE is the framework I wish everyone working with children knew about.
So I created these simple cards to help spread the word.
Bigger versions below... 🧵👇
So I created these simple cards to help spread the word.
Bigger versions below... 🧵👇
August 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM
PACE is the framework I wish everyone working with children knew about.
So I created these simple cards to help spread the word.
Bigger versions below... 🧵👇
So I created these simple cards to help spread the word.
Bigger versions below... 🧵👇
If you watch one thing today make sure it's this 2 minute video from children in care explaining the emotions and experiences behind their seemingly 'rude' behaviour.
Vital for all school staff. Please share widely.
youtu.be/waeRP6jzW_U?...
Thanks to Dr Karen Treisman.
#edpsychs #sendco
Vital for all school staff. Please share widely.
youtu.be/waeRP6jzW_U?...
Thanks to Dr Karen Treisman.
#edpsychs #sendco
LinkedIn
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lnkd.in
November 5, 2024 at 10:50 AM
If you watch one thing today make sure it's this 2 minute video from children in care explaining the emotions and experiences behind their seemingly 'rude' behaviour.
Vital for all school staff. Please share widely.
youtu.be/waeRP6jzW_U?...
Thanks to Dr Karen Treisman.
#edpsychs #sendco
Vital for all school staff. Please share widely.
youtu.be/waeRP6jzW_U?...
Thanks to Dr Karen Treisman.
#edpsychs #sendco
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Absolutely this though ♥️
Should be on every single educationally setting wall in the largest print possible!
#Edpsychs #Edusky#Inclusion #PositiveChildhoodExperiences
Should be on every single educationally setting wall in the largest print possible!
#Edpsychs #Edusky#Inclusion #PositiveChildhoodExperiences
October 3, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Absolutely this though ♥️
Should be on every single educationally setting wall in the largest print possible!
#Edpsychs #Edusky#Inclusion #PositiveChildhoodExperiences
Should be on every single educationally setting wall in the largest print possible!
#Edpsychs #Edusky#Inclusion #PositiveChildhoodExperiences
Feeling grateful and excited to attend this amazing Trauma Informed Schools UK conference today to update knowledge and skills and discuss all things trauma informed with some of the industry leaders.
#edpsychs #traumainformed
#edpsychs #traumainformed
October 1, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Feeling grateful and excited to attend this amazing Trauma Informed Schools UK conference today to update knowledge and skills and discuss all things trauma informed with some of the industry leaders.
#edpsychs #traumainformed
#edpsychs #traumainformed