James Birchwood
jamesbirchwood.bsky.social
James Birchwood
@jamesbirchwood.bsky.social
Educational psychologist working at the University of Birmingham and a Local Authority. Interested in school mental health.
Dad. Husband.
MUFC
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Important new evidence published today: large-scale DofE trial (N=12,166) found that two universal MH awareness interventions, in secondary schools, led to an *increase* in emotional symptoms at long term (9-12 month) follow up

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February 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Word of the day is a favourite, from old Scots.

To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
December 1, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
November 18, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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Roblox to hand parents more control over their children’s activity
Roblox to hand parents more control over their children’s activity
Parents will be able to see who their children interact with and ensure they cannot play games with graphic violence * What is Roblox? Everything you need to know about the online game platform The fast-growing children’s gaming platform Roblox is…
dlvr.it
November 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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This is a great book - explains and demystifies the complex research on #screen use, including the huge amount we don't know

It was helpful for me in shaking some certainties and providing cautious reassurance
November 14, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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We have established a support network for Muslim Educational Psychologists, open to assistants, trainees and qualified EPs. Message if you would like to join the Muslim Educational Psychology Network (MEPN) 💚 #edpsychs
August 19, 2024 at 11:32 AM