Professor Vivian Hill
@vivianedpsy.bsky.social
Programme Director, UCL IOE EP training programme. Advocates social justice and participatory research methods to promote CYPs voices, challenges social exclusion. Member of BPS DECP.
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Young actors using Shakespeare to show how the current education system demoralises teachers and can fail vulnerable young people made us more determined than ever to bring about change
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
Intermission Youth Theatre
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
Intermission Youth Theatre
January 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Young actors using Shakespeare to show how the current education system demoralises teachers and can fail vulnerable young people made us more determined than ever to bring about change
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
Intermission Youth Theatre
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
Intermission Youth Theatre
Powerful and inspirational messages - Dr Joanna Stanbridge and Dr James Wood - cautioning against polarisation & moral absolutism - advocating we revisit and reaffirm our philosophical orientations
"The purpose of revolt is not to dominate or humiliate, but to affirm a common dignity" (Camus, 1951)
"The purpose of revolt is not to dominate or humiliate, but to affirm a common dignity" (Camus, 1951)
January 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Powerful and inspirational messages - Dr Joanna Stanbridge and Dr James Wood - cautioning against polarisation & moral absolutism - advocating we revisit and reaffirm our philosophical orientations
"The purpose of revolt is not to dominate or humiliate, but to affirm a common dignity" (Camus, 1951)
"The purpose of revolt is not to dominate or humiliate, but to affirm a common dignity" (Camus, 1951)
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Dr Helena Bunn on the pragmatic, financial and equity imperatives of early intervention.
“Prevention isn’t a luxury, it’s the only affordable option that is also ethical”
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#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
“Prevention isn’t a luxury, it’s the only affordable option that is also ethical”
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Dr Helena Bunn on the pragmatic, financial and equity imperatives of early intervention.
“Prevention isn’t a luxury, it’s the only affordable option that is also ethical”
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
“Prevention isn’t a luxury, it’s the only affordable option that is also ethical”
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
#psychologymatters
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Prof Stephen Gorard on how structural divergences in the education system create inequality from the moment children enter EYFS.
A tour de force on the need to challenge fundamental assumptions that shape allocation of school places.
#DECP2026
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
A tour de force on the need to challenge fundamental assumptions that shape allocation of school places.
#DECP2026
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
January 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Prof Stephen Gorard on how structural divergences in the education system create inequality from the moment children enter EYFS.
A tour de force on the need to challenge fundamental assumptions that shape allocation of school places.
#DECP2026
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
A tour de force on the need to challenge fundamental assumptions that shape allocation of school places.
#DECP2026
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps
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Jo Ward on a groundbreaking systemic approach to shifting EP work from being mainly at the statutory end (where it has to be) the early intervention/preventative end (where it needs to be)
“Taking EPs out of our offices and into schools”
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
“Taking EPs out of our offices and into schools”
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
January 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Jo Ward on a groundbreaking systemic approach to shifting EP work from being mainly at the statutory end (where it has to be) the early intervention/preventative end (where it needs to be)
“Taking EPs out of our offices and into schools”
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
“Taking EPs out of our offices and into schools”
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
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Francesca Heffernan and Raychel Burke on their amazing work in Bury on community educational psychology as a vehicle for addressing social justice. Inspirational, and a fantastic model of innovative EP service delivery.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
January 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Francesca Heffernan and Raychel Burke on their amazing work in Bury on community educational psychology as a vehicle for addressing social justice. Inspirational, and a fantastic model of innovative EP service delivery.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
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Prof Johny Daniel on disparities in the way specific learning difficulties are identified. Likelihood predicted not by scores but by:
*school
*gender
*EAL status
*income
Critical considerations for how to support equity in identification & support
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
*school
*gender
*EAL status
*income
Critical considerations for how to support equity in identification & support
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
January 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Prof Johny Daniel on disparities in the way specific learning difficulties are identified. Likelihood predicted not by scores but by:
*school
*gender
*EAL status
*income
Critical considerations for how to support equity in identification & support
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
*school
*gender
*EAL status
*income
Critical considerations for how to support equity in identification & support
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#blueskyeps
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Prof Diane Reay’s stark & powerful caution on the impact of inequalities on children and young people’s happiness, sense of safety & feeling valued and wellbeing in schools.
Poverty has increased in the UK by 20% since 2024. CYP are living in Dickensian levels of poverty.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
Poverty has increased in the UK by 20% since 2024. CYP are living in Dickensian levels of poverty.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Prof Diane Reay’s stark & powerful caution on the impact of inequalities on children and young people’s happiness, sense of safety & feeling valued and wellbeing in schools.
Poverty has increased in the UK by 20% since 2024. CYP are living in Dickensian levels of poverty.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
Poverty has increased in the UK by 20% since 2024. CYP are living in Dickensian levels of poverty.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Dr Helena Bunn sharing some of the work the DECP committee has doing:
💫Becoming a culturally competent practitioner
💫Guidance on supporting asylum seekers
💫ECJ & Debate journals
💫EP Pre-Training events
💫’I’m an EP. Ask me what I do’ movement
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#Blueskyeps
💫Becoming a culturally competent practitioner
💫Guidance on supporting asylum seekers
💫ECJ & Debate journals
💫EP Pre-Training events
💫’I’m an EP. Ask me what I do’ movement
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#Blueskyeps
January 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Dr Helena Bunn sharing some of the work the DECP committee has doing:
💫Becoming a culturally competent practitioner
💫Guidance on supporting asylum seekers
💫ECJ & Debate journals
💫EP Pre-Training events
💫’I’m an EP. Ask me what I do’ movement
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#Blueskyeps
💫Becoming a culturally competent practitioner
💫Guidance on supporting asylum seekers
💫ECJ & Debate journals
💫EP Pre-Training events
💫’I’m an EP. Ask me what I do’ movement
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#DECP2026
#Blueskyeps
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Dr Jawad Shah on the need to be braver, more community-focussed more “people-first” & to value slowing things down in our educational EP practice
An inspiring & catalysing call to rethink some of our professional assumptions & to reconsider better ways to walk our values
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
An inspiring & catalysing call to rethink some of our professional assumptions & to reconsider better ways to walk our values
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Dr Jawad Shah on the need to be braver, more community-focussed more “people-first” & to value slowing things down in our educational EP practice
An inspiring & catalysing call to rethink some of our professional assumptions & to reconsider better ways to walk our values
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
An inspiring & catalysing call to rethink some of our professional assumptions & to reconsider better ways to walk our values
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Dr Reem Ameri sharing an absolutely brilliant approach to helping marginalised young people to share their views using a 6-Step Narrative Approach.
A fun, user-friendly psychologically-situated session that has given EPs a fantastic and accessible tool to use in our work.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
A fun, user-friendly psychologically-situated session that has given EPs a fantastic and accessible tool to use in our work.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Dr Reem Ameri sharing an absolutely brilliant approach to helping marginalised young people to share their views using a 6-Step Narrative Approach.
A fun, user-friendly psychologically-situated session that has given EPs a fantastic and accessible tool to use in our work.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
A fun, user-friendly psychologically-situated session that has given EPs a fantastic and accessible tool to use in our work.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Absolutely mind-blowing performance of Excluded by the fantastically talented Intermission Youth Theatre
Beyond brilliant not only to watch but to hear the young people involved talk about how drama, in particular Shakespeare, has such a positive impact on their lives @bpsofficial.bsky.social
Beyond brilliant not only to watch but to hear the young people involved talk about how drama, in particular Shakespeare, has such a positive impact on their lives @bpsofficial.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Absolutely mind-blowing performance of Excluded by the fantastically talented Intermission Youth Theatre
Beyond brilliant not only to watch but to hear the young people involved talk about how drama, in particular Shakespeare, has such a positive impact on their lives @bpsofficial.bsky.social
Beyond brilliant not only to watch but to hear the young people involved talk about how drama, in particular Shakespeare, has such a positive impact on their lives @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Dr Mel Jones’ brilliant session on the factors that influence how educational psychologists prioritise work in schools and how this might impact outcomes for children and young people.
Critical consideration for equitable approaches to service delivery.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
Critical consideration for equitable approaches to service delivery.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Dr Mel Jones’ brilliant session on the factors that influence how educational psychologists prioritise work in schools and how this might impact outcomes for children and young people.
Critical consideration for equitable approaches to service delivery.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
Critical consideration for equitable approaches to service delivery.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
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An absolute joy celebrating the contribution of some outstanding EP colleagues at the #DECP2026 awards:
💥Jo Ward and Sarah Crawford - Distinguished Contribution
💫Sue Franklin - Special Recognition for Impact and Leadership
⭐️Sandra Dunsmuir - Lifetime Achievement
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💥Jo Ward and Sarah Crawford - Distinguished Contribution
💫Sue Franklin - Special Recognition for Impact and Leadership
⭐️Sandra Dunsmuir - Lifetime Achievement
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 9:04 PM
An absolute joy celebrating the contribution of some outstanding EP colleagues at the #DECP2026 awards:
💥Jo Ward and Sarah Crawford - Distinguished Contribution
💫Sue Franklin - Special Recognition for Impact and Leadership
⭐️Sandra Dunsmuir - Lifetime Achievement
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
💥Jo Ward and Sarah Crawford - Distinguished Contribution
💫Sue Franklin - Special Recognition for Impact and Leadership
⭐️Sandra Dunsmuir - Lifetime Achievement
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
An amazing buzz in the room and important conversations. Collaboration and collective thinking. #DECP2026 #psychologymatters #edpsychs
⭐️DECP Chair Dr Helena Bunn kicking off #DECP2026
💡Buckle up for two days of amazing psychology and celebrating the phenomenal contribution of our small but mighty profession in challenging inequity.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps #edpsychs
#psychologymatters
💡Buckle up for two days of amazing psychology and celebrating the phenomenal contribution of our small but mighty profession in challenging inequity.
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
#blueskyeps #edpsychs
#psychologymatters
January 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
An amazing buzz in the room and important conversations. Collaboration and collective thinking. #DECP2026 #psychologymatters #edpsychs
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An important opportunity for EPs to share their perspectives and insights into literacy difficulties and how to enable fair and equitable access to literacy support for those with needs 👇🏻 #edpsychs
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
An important opportunity for EPs to share their perspectives and insights into literacy difficulties and how to enable fair and equitable access to literacy support for those with needs 👇🏻 #edpsychs
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#DECP2026 is honoured to be joined by Youth Intermission Theatre performing Excluded
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#DECP2026 is honoured to be joined by Youth Intermission Theatre performing Excluded
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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#DECP2026 Keynote Dr Jawad Shah on:
✨Moving to systemic,community-driven,justice-oriented practice shaped by historical&geopolitical realities
💥A call for reflective privilege-checking,workforce diversification&policy influence to address structural inequities
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
✨Moving to systemic,community-driven,justice-oriented practice shaped by historical&geopolitical realities
💥A call for reflective privilege-checking,workforce diversification&policy influence to address structural inequities
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#DECP2026 Keynote Dr Jawad Shah on:
✨Moving to systemic,community-driven,justice-oriented practice shaped by historical&geopolitical realities
💥A call for reflective privilege-checking,workforce diversification&policy influence to address structural inequities
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
✨Moving to systemic,community-driven,justice-oriented practice shaped by historical&geopolitical realities
💥A call for reflective privilege-checking,workforce diversification&policy influence to address structural inequities
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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#DECP2026 Keynote Prof Diane Reay on:
🪫An emotional landscape of dissatisfaction, fear and anxiety
💷 The impact of growing class inequalities on the English education system
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
🪫An emotional landscape of dissatisfaction, fear and anxiety
💷 The impact of growing class inequalities on the English education system
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#DECP2026 Keynote Prof Diane Reay on:
🪫An emotional landscape of dissatisfaction, fear and anxiety
💷 The impact of growing class inequalities on the English education system
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
🪫An emotional landscape of dissatisfaction, fear and anxiety
💷 The impact of growing class inequalities on the English education system
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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#DECP2026 Keynote Prof Stephen Gorard on making the the school system fairer by exploring:
⚖️ factors which impact attainment and exclusion including socio-economic segregation
🔍what drives these inequalities and actions could reduce them
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social @sgorard.bsky.social
⚖️ factors which impact attainment and exclusion including socio-economic segregation
🔍what drives these inequalities and actions could reduce them
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social @sgorard.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#DECP2026 Keynote Prof Stephen Gorard on making the the school system fairer by exploring:
⚖️ factors which impact attainment and exclusion including socio-economic segregation
🔍what drives these inequalities and actions could reduce them
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social @sgorard.bsky.social
⚖️ factors which impact attainment and exclusion including socio-economic segregation
🔍what drives these inequalities and actions could reduce them
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social @sgorard.bsky.social
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🚨We’re thrilled to introduce our keynote sessions for #DECP2026:Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
Division of Educational and Child Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.
www.bps.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🚨We’re thrilled to introduce our keynote sessions for #DECP2026:Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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#DECP2026 Keynote Prof Julian Elliott on:
📚Differing views EPs hold on what dyslexia is, how to define it & whether the term is useful
💡 New scientific consensus & revised definitions, recent guidance & practical ways EPs can better support struggling readers
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
📚Differing views EPs hold on what dyslexia is, how to define it & whether the term is useful
💡 New scientific consensus & revised definitions, recent guidance & practical ways EPs can better support struggling readers
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#DECP2026 Keynote Prof Julian Elliott on:
📚Differing views EPs hold on what dyslexia is, how to define it & whether the term is useful
💡 New scientific consensus & revised definitions, recent guidance & practical ways EPs can better support struggling readers
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
📚Differing views EPs hold on what dyslexia is, how to define it & whether the term is useful
💡 New scientific consensus & revised definitions, recent guidance & practical ways EPs can better support struggling readers
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
Reposted by Professor Vivian Hill
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reposted by Professor Vivian Hill
Calling all NQ EPs do sign up to share your thesis study at the annual TEP conference 👇🏻 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... #EdPsychs #DECP
DECP Trainee Educational Psychologists' Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
This essential annual event is specifically designed for Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs) and Newly Qualified Educational Psychologists (NQEPs).
eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Calling all NQ EPs do sign up to share your thesis study at the annual TEP conference 👇🏻 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... #EdPsychs #DECP