@joannastanbridge.bsky.social
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🎯DECP Chair Dr Helena Bunn calls for an urgent increase in children’s time for play.
“It is vital to a child’s early development that they are given ample time to experiment, be creative and learn through play in a purposeful way”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
“It is vital to a child’s early development that they are given ample time to experiment, be creative and learn through play in a purposeful way”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
It’s time to get serious about children’s play | Letters
Letters: Not enough time in primary schools is devoted to learning through play, writes Dr Helena Bunn. We should take a lesson from countries where formal education begins much later, thinks Michael ...
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🎯DECP Chair Dr Helena Bunn calls for an urgent increase in children’s time for play.
“It is vital to a child’s early development that they are given ample time to experiment, be creative and learn through play in a purposeful way”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
“It is vital to a child’s early development that they are given ample time to experiment, be creative and learn through play in a purposeful way”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
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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 👇🏻 #edpsych
‼️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_...
🙏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 12:07 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 👇🏻 #edpsych
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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
‼️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_...
🙏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 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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‼️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_...
🙏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
‼️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_...
🙏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_...
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‼️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_...
🙏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 12:40 PM
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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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#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 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
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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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November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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💫Psychology Matters:Professional Renewal & Inspiring Hope
💭Please join fellow EPs for a fantastic event on 19th September to reflect, reconnect & reenergise as a profession
⏰Register early to guarantee a place
#psychologymatters
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho...
💭Please join fellow EPs for a fantastic event on 19th September to reflect, reconnect & reenergise as a profession
⏰Register early to guarantee a place
#psychologymatters
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho...
Psychology Matters: Professional Renewal, Inspiring Hope | BPS
Hosted by the DECP at the BPS London Offices, this one-day event will bring together Educational Psychologists from across the UK to reflect, reconnect, and re-energise.
www.bps.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
💫Psychology Matters:Professional Renewal & Inspiring Hope
💭Please join fellow EPs for a fantastic event on 19th September to reflect, reconnect & reenergise as a profession
⏰Register early to guarantee a place
#psychologymatters
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho...
💭Please join fellow EPs for a fantastic event on 19th September to reflect, reconnect & reenergise as a profession
⏰Register early to guarantee a place
#psychologymatters
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho...
Nancy is raising awareness about the plight of pangolins in Vietnam & Ghana.Please watch her video & listen to her song.
suno.com/song/7f9a90f...
Nancy’s doing a read-a-thon to raise money.If you would like to sponsor her she’d be very grateful.Thanks so much ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/nancysh...
suno.com/song/7f9a90f...
Nancy’s doing a read-a-thon to raise money.If you would like to sponsor her she’d be very grateful.Thanks so much ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/nancysh...
June 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Nancy is raising awareness about the plight of pangolins in Vietnam & Ghana.Please watch her video & listen to her song.
suno.com/song/7f9a90f...
Nancy’s doing a read-a-thon to raise money.If you would like to sponsor her she’d be very grateful.Thanks so much ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/nancysh...
suno.com/song/7f9a90f...
Nancy’s doing a read-a-thon to raise money.If you would like to sponsor her she’d be very grateful.Thanks so much ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/nancysh...
We are recruiting for EPs in Cambridgeshire. Please do consider applying if you want to work for a very well-regarded EP team which is friendly, welcoming and forward-thinking. If you have any questions or want to chat, feel free to get in touch on here or by email ☺️
www.aep.org.uk/jobs/cambrid...
www.aep.org.uk/jobs/cambrid...
Cambridgeshire County Council - Educational Psychologists
We’re recruiting Educational Psychologists (EPs) to welcome to our pioneering service across Cambridgeshire. We are a friendly, creative, enthusiastic and solution focused team, which is highly valued...
www.aep.org.uk
May 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We are recruiting for EPs in Cambridgeshire. Please do consider applying if you want to work for a very well-regarded EP team which is friendly, welcoming and forward-thinking. If you have any questions or want to chat, feel free to get in touch on here or by email ☺️
www.aep.org.uk/jobs/cambrid...
www.aep.org.uk/jobs/cambrid...
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Happy international women’s day!
Shout out to these inspiring women - all worth a follow:
@maxpurpose.bsky.social @haypsych.bsky.social @viola-jane.bsky.social @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @drmarysd.bsky.social @psychedmum.bsky.social @joannastanbridge.bsky.social #edpsychs
Shout out to these inspiring women - all worth a follow:
@maxpurpose.bsky.social @haypsych.bsky.social @viola-jane.bsky.social @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @drmarysd.bsky.social @psychedmum.bsky.social @joannastanbridge.bsky.social #edpsychs
March 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Happy international women’s day!
Shout out to these inspiring women - all worth a follow:
@maxpurpose.bsky.social @haypsych.bsky.social @viola-jane.bsky.social @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @drmarysd.bsky.social @psychedmum.bsky.social @joannastanbridge.bsky.social #edpsychs
Shout out to these inspiring women - all worth a follow:
@maxpurpose.bsky.social @haypsych.bsky.social @viola-jane.bsky.social @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @drmarysd.bsky.social @psychedmum.bsky.social @joannastanbridge.bsky.social #edpsychs
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Just finished 'Literacy - A Path For All' with @edpsyched.bsky.social and @joannastanbridge.bsky.social. Can recommend highly to anybody looking to better understand literacy; breaking down mechanisms of reading, but also literacy from a systemic perspective! All TEPS should have access to this!
January 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Just finished 'Literacy - A Path For All' with @edpsyched.bsky.social and @joannastanbridge.bsky.social. Can recommend highly to anybody looking to better understand literacy; breaking down mechanisms of reading, but also literacy from a systemic perspective! All TEPS should have access to this!
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A massive thank you to @bps-decp.bsky.social for hosting such an inspiring event! It was great to hear about innovation in the profession & support for CYP. Fantastic venue, brilliant gala dinner, and a wonderful chance to connect with trainees, EPs, & education professionals #DECP2025
January 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A massive thank you to @bps-decp.bsky.social for hosting such an inspiring event! It was great to hear about innovation in the profession & support for CYP. Fantastic venue, brilliant gala dinner, and a wonderful chance to connect with trainees, EPs, & education professionals #DECP2025
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⏳The countdown is on….
2️⃣Two days till the 2025 DECP online TEP conference. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
3️⃣Three days till the 2025 DECP Annual conference in Manchester. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
Can’t wait to see you there!
#blueskyeps #edpsychs
2️⃣Two days till the 2025 DECP online TEP conference. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
3️⃣Three days till the 2025 DECP Annual conference in Manchester. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
Can’t wait to see you there!
#blueskyeps #edpsychs
January 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
⏳The countdown is on….
2️⃣Two days till the 2025 DECP online TEP conference. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
3️⃣Three days till the 2025 DECP Annual conference in Manchester. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
Can’t wait to see you there!
#blueskyeps #edpsychs
2️⃣Two days till the 2025 DECP online TEP conference. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
3️⃣Three days till the 2025 DECP Annual conference in Manchester. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
Can’t wait to see you there!
#blueskyeps #edpsychs
Funny question #BlueSkyEPs #edpsychs but does anyone in the Eastern Region have a copy of Colin Newton and Derek Wilson’s Keys to Inclusion that I could borrow by Monday 6th? Thanks so much ☺️
January 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Funny question #BlueSkyEPs #edpsychs but does anyone in the Eastern Region have a copy of Colin Newton and Derek Wilson’s Keys to Inclusion that I could borrow by Monday 6th? Thanks so much ☺️
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🎆Start your 2025 with an amazing DECP conference!
👀See the full conference programme here: comms.bps.org.uk/c/AQi68RIQ0p...
📆Registration is open until tomorrow, 2nd Jan, so get booking: www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-a...
#edpsychs #blueskyEPs
#educationalpsychology
👀See the full conference programme here: comms.bps.org.uk/c/AQi68RIQ0p...
📆Registration is open until tomorrow, 2nd Jan, so get booking: www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-a...
#edpsychs #blueskyEPs
#educationalpsychology
January 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🎆Start your 2025 with an amazing DECP conference!
👀See the full conference programme here: comms.bps.org.uk/c/AQi68RIQ0p...
📆Registration is open until tomorrow, 2nd Jan, so get booking: www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-a...
#edpsychs #blueskyEPs
#educationalpsychology
👀See the full conference programme here: comms.bps.org.uk/c/AQi68RIQ0p...
📆Registration is open until tomorrow, 2nd Jan, so get booking: www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-a...
#edpsychs #blueskyEPs
#educationalpsychology
Anyone else ring in the new year with a traditional crap cheese or pineapple hedgehog?
Excited to see what changes 2025 could bring. Let’s not just talk about what we think should happen but instead do our absolute best to make it happen.
Bring on the SEND Revolution #Blueskyeps #edpsychs
Excited to see what changes 2025 could bring. Let’s not just talk about what we think should happen but instead do our absolute best to make it happen.
Bring on the SEND Revolution #Blueskyeps #edpsychs
January 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Anyone else ring in the new year with a traditional crap cheese or pineapple hedgehog?
Excited to see what changes 2025 could bring. Let’s not just talk about what we think should happen but instead do our absolute best to make it happen.
Bring on the SEND Revolution #Blueskyeps #edpsychs
Excited to see what changes 2025 could bring. Let’s not just talk about what we think should happen but instead do our absolute best to make it happen.
Bring on the SEND Revolution #Blueskyeps #edpsychs
As promised @viola-jane.bsky.social EP SEND revolution in on BlueSky!
Check your inboxes EPs for a year’s round up on the #sendrevolution. Reads unintentionally like a Craig David song but we will be chilling on Wednesday!
Great opps ahead w/ this inquiry:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
Check your inboxes EPs for a year’s round up on the #sendrevolution. Reads unintentionally like a Craig David song but we will be chilling on Wednesday!
Great opps ahead w/ this inquiry:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
December 22, 2024 at 10:06 AM
As promised @viola-jane.bsky.social EP SEND revolution in on BlueSky!
Check your inboxes EPs for a year’s round up on the #sendrevolution. Reads unintentionally like a Craig David song but we will be chilling on Wednesday!
Great opps ahead w/ this inquiry:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
Check your inboxes EPs for a year’s round up on the #sendrevolution. Reads unintentionally like a Craig David song but we will be chilling on Wednesday!
Great opps ahead w/ this inquiry:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
Fantastic article by @natashadevon.bsky.social in Schools Week about SEND Revolution and wise words about the power of small acts of collective positive change.
November 21, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Fantastic article by @natashadevon.bsky.social in Schools Week about SEND Revolution and wise words about the power of small acts of collective positive change.