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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
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
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
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
‼️CALL TO ALL UK EPs

🙏Please complete this survey about understanding & practice in the assessment of literacy difficulties

📣This is a critical opportunity for EPs to reclaim our expertise, to share our voices & to shape practice & policy developments

durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
⏰Countdown to get your submissions in for the DECP conference is on!

📆Get your submissions in by 03.11.25

🌟TEPs and NQEPs You still have until the end of today (30.10.25) to submit if you want to make an application for a bursary place

@bpsofficial.bsky.social

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
October 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🥁 Registration for the 2025 TEP conference is now OPEN!

🌟The event is a great opportunity to meet fellow TEPs, learn about the latest developments in educational psychology & hear inspiring talks

📆 Submit for a presentation by 28.11.25

www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-t...

@bpsofficial.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🤩Have you ever been inspired by an EP, and would love to see them recognised for the amazing work they do?

🏆Why not show them by nominating them for a DECP Award?

Just make your way to the Awards & Funding tab: www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo...

📆Closing date is 21st Nov

@bpsofficial.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 5:53 AM
There is nearly a month left to get your submissions in for your #DECP2026 presentations. Deadline is 03.11.25

Don’t forget to check out the bursary option if you’re a Trainee EP or a nearly qualified EP (within 2 years of qualification) who would like to present!

#blueskyeps
October 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Get ready to visit the beautiful city of Bath! The DECP Annual Conference 2026 will be held at the Apex City of Bath Hotel.

A stunning venue for a fantastic event! We can't wait to see you there. #Bath #DECP2026 #blueskyeps

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

@bpsofficial.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Are you a TEP or a Newly Qualified EP who would like to present at the DECP conference on 8th & 9th January 2026?

💫 We have FOUR bursary places available if you are presenting.

📆 Apply by 30.10.25 by selecting the bursary application option when submitting your abstract.
September 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Ever fancied joining the DECP Committee?

Take a look at our roles-we’d love to hear from you

📡Apply to become DECP Social Media & Marketing Lead here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...

🗣️Apply to become DECP Conference Lead here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...

#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Don't miss your chance to present at the DECP Annual Conference! We're looking for submissions on culturally
responsive practices, policy change & building inclusive educational environments. Submissions close 03.11.25. Submit now #DECP2026

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

@bpsofficial.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Dive deep into this year's conference theme: Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity. Join us as we explore the vital role of EPs in addressing systemic barriers & creating more equitable outcomes for young people #DECP2026

@bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
September 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Great news! Submissions & Registrations for the DECP Annual Conference 2026
are officially open.

The conference theme is 'Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity.' Share your work & be part of the conversation! Deadline to submit is November 3, 2025. #DECP2026 #Psychology
September 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
DECP Chair, Helena Bunn, inspiring hope with an overview of the changes in narratives about education & those who need something additional and/or different to access, most recently in the Report of the SEND Review published yesterday. We are a profession unified in hope & determination.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
EPs doing what EPs do best: exploring, unpicking, safely naming difficult issues, collaborative problem solving & developing a joint vision. The outcomes of the discussions and visions captured by the conference team in a panel at the end of today, will feed into DECP plans for the year ahead.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Anthea Gulliford revisiting where the story the Educational Psychology profession: where we’ve come from, where we are now and the future that we’d like to be part of creating; challenges & opportunities and how all EPs regardless of context, can work together to respond to these.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NAPEP Chair Sue Franklin introduced invaluable resources created by NAPEP which detail the many roles, responsibilities and remit of educational psychologists, in all contexts, and a rallying call to galvanise EPs to reclaim our expertise and proudly share our unique skills and contributions.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Vivian Hill and George Harris, shared their research about the phenomenal input, breadth and impact of Trainee EPs placement work in EP Services and reminding us of the huge value to CYP in the communities that we serve, of supporting the training of our EPs of the future.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A summary of the tireless campaigning work that the DECP has been involved as part of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social #PsychologyMatters mission. Gavin Morgan shared the sheer volume of the work carried out to raise the profile of & key messages in the media and with policy-makers over the last year.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
📭The latest DECP newsletter has dropped. Check your emails to find:

📩 Chair’s message from Helena Bunn

ℹ️ Information about upcoming events

🏆 Nominations for DECP awards

#pscychologymatters
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
📣We invite you to join us on the 20 October, 10:00 - 13:00, via Zoom for the second part of training developed by the DECP EDI Implementation Group. 

This is the followup session from our 2023 webinar

🎟️Register for free: www.bps.org.uk/event/becomi...

@bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps
September 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
*Call for new reps for the DECP TEP Voices group from across the UK
*Info on grant applications
*Call for BPS book proposals
*Further info about the DECP event on 19th September- we are looking forward to seeing you there! register.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75811?...
#blueskyeps
August 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM