We encourage our members to get involved in #CPDWeek2026 - don't forget the AEP offers a range of activities and resources that can contribute to your professional development and growth. @hcpc.bsky.social

The Department for Education has announced a £26m investment into training more educational psychologists. But, our @bps-decp.bsky.social Chair says the early findings from our forthcoming research suggest that more investment will be needed. #PsychologyMatters 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-wel...

What role should education psychologists play in a reformed education system?' We invited Dr Helena Bunn @bps-decp.bsky.social to represent the BPS at a Labour Party Conference panel. Find out about Helena's experience 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/psychol... … #EducationalPsychology #EdPsych

The AEP welcomes the publication of @departmentforedu.bsky.social Schools White Paper and the clear recognition of the contribution made by specialists, including EPs. A system committed to inclusion must be underpinned by specialist knowledge and welcome further detail on how this will be achieved.

📚How can we best tackle children’s literacy difficulties? 💥A unique opportunity to join a FREE conference hosted by Durham University to translate research into policy & practice. Details & registration here: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social

The AEP welcomes @departmentforedu.bsky.social annoucement to continue to invest in the training of EPs, with a commitment to train greater numbers of EPs beyond 2027 ⬇️ www.aep.org.uk/articles/gov...

The DfE announces funding to train hundreds more educational psychologists amid fears that schools are facing a shortage of support

We are very pleased to see the breadth of EP work being explored and shared in today's piece by @tesmagazine.bsky.social @ellencph.bsky.social #EPs #SENDreform

“Of course, the majority of our work is helping to understand what is happening when things go wrong,” an educational psychologist tells @ellencph.bsky.social. But a better long-term investment “is us applying this understanding into preventing problems from presenting in the first place”.

The AEP, along with 8 fellow TUC unions - are calling on the government to ensure educators are involved and can contribute our valuable skills at every stage of AI development across education settings.

Have you booked your place for our PositiviTEA conference? it’s a jam packed day of CPD. Watch the video to learn more about Dr Jo Taylor’s session. Conference Friday, January 23rd. @edpsyched.bsky.social @edpsyched.bsky.social @fionacoley.bsky.social @psychbites.bsky.social @suedpsy.bsky.social

MEGAPICKET 3-D 30 JANUARY 2026 👩‍💻RSVP to join us: bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP 🛏️Book your accommodation for the night before (first come, first serve): bit.ly/Megapicket3Accomodation The third dimension is union power💥 #StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket

🚩 We are supporting the Together Alliance. 📢 #TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism, build #Solidarity across communities and unite against the far right. ✊ Hope is more powerful than fear. 🔥 Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk #GFTU

🚨 March #TOGETHER against the far right ✊ National demo | 📅 28 March 2026 | 📍 Central London | Together Alliance 🎯 Sign-up here: togetheralliance.org.uk #GFTU

We are pleased to welcome Adam Cantwell-Corn to start our day 3 programme, updating members on the important work @tuc.org.uk are doing to support workers in the changing landscape of AI and new technologies in education #AEPConference2025

Our fantastic panel is in flow! Join now and listen along - you can submit your questions live. #AEPConference2025 #Edpsych #educationalpsychology

Day 2 has begun! Thanks for contributing your views to key engagement sessions on pay, capacity & consent and how the AEP can respond to professional issues - wide and varied discussions were had! Next up - we have our panel discussion on the main stage - starting at 2pm 🕑 #AEPConference2025

Eek! We are really excited to have a slot at our own conference! We’ll be sharing a picnic of all our favourite ideas from #positivepsychology… What are some of your favourite pos psych frameworks and tools #edpsychs? #wellbeingwonders2026 Maxine Caine Dr Fiona Coley

For any members who have registered but can't find the link to join, please visit: aepconference2025.com to access the conference!

MP @helenhayes.bsky.social, Chair of Education Select Committee is the first keynote to address the #AEPConference2025, speaking on reform of the SEND system & recognising the vital role of EPs in delivering an inclusive education system to ensure the best support for all children and young people.

We're live! President, David Collingwood opens #AEPConference2025

Dr Riina Richardson has been elected President of the British Society for Medical Mycology. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social “This is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, advocate for our field, unite researchers... and raise public awareness.” Well done, Riina!

Get ready! Our online Annual Conference platform is ready for you⭐️ We'll be kicking off at 1pm & have a fantastic range of speakers & workshops to share - including experts from the professional, political & trade union world. Who's joining us!? 👋 #AEPConference25

It's Day 1 of our @aepsychologists.bsky.social annual conference. Great range of keynotes and webinars exploring Educational Psychology 2025 and beyond. #EPs

@aepsychologists.bsky.social Great round table discussion at Stormont this evening discussing all things SEN and promoting the range of work EPs can and want to do.

✨Today is the day! Our TEP & Newly Qualified Conference is live online with a great line up of speakers and workshops - as well as opportunities to network. Who is joining us? #EdPsychs #EP #TraineeEPs

Day 20 of GS role, at GFTU headquarters in Loughborough completing 'Becoming an effective Leader' course @gftu.org.uk @aepsychologists.bsky.social

The AEP is proud to be sponsoring today's @edpsy.bsky.social festival of educational psychology! Or General Secretary @donnawiggettep.bsky.social will be attending and would love to hear from any AEP members joining! #edpsychs

🎪Why psychological practice is inherently political - with @shocktigan.bsky.social Sean will be talking at 2.50pm at the festival exploring the myth of neutrality in psychological practice. The festival is *THIS* Friday and there's sill time to get tickets: festival.edpsy.org.uk #epfest2025

“The Select Committee’s finding that a shortage of Educational Psychologists & other specialist staff is making an already failing system even worse will ring true for our members." Read the AEP's response to the Education Committee's report on Solving the #SEND Crisis below 👇

First time Delegate @tuc.org.uk Congratulations to VP Lisa O'Connor and Mick Dolan EIS for supporting and passing the aep motion to end physical punishment for Children. @aepsychologists.bsky.social

'Together, we can send a powerful message to government. Violence has no place in childhood. Every child deserves the same protection from assault as every adult.' #EPOCH #TUC25

@aepsychologists.bsky.social #TUC2025

AEP Vice President, Lisa O'Connor moved the AEP motion to TUC Congress - calling for equal, legal protection of children from physical violence in all UK nations. #TUC25 #TwitterEPs #EPOC

First time delegate at @TUC congress Brighton @aepsychologists.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk

We are thrilled to welcome new AEP General Secretary, Donna Wiggett into post this week! Find a message for Donna to members here: www.aep.org.uk/articles/hel...

Come and join the us for A cup of PositiviTEA before the festival. It’s 10 September 4-5. #PositiviTEA #epfest2025 #edpsychs @fionacoley.bsky.social @maxpurpose.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social @edpsydan.bsky.social

In London for a few days induction in preparation for General Secretary role in September @aepsychologists.bsky.social

Do you know a psychology undergraduate who’s gone above and beyond in their studies? Nominate them for the BPS Undergraduate Award, which recognises exceptional academic achievement on BPS accredited programmes. Nominations close 28 Sep '25: www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...

Hey @aepsychologists.bsky.social - welcome! 👋 #edpsychs

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has sent this letter to Donna Wiggett, congratulating her on her recent election as general secretary of our affiliate, @aepsychologists.bsky.social. #GFTU #Solidarity