Love the autumn but sad that this might be the last bunch of cut dahlias from the garden - I will make an extra effort to enjoy them while report writing (sorry can’t visit this week, I need to look at my flowers 👀)

(1/7) I’m delighted to share an article co-authored with Dr Lucy Browne, published in this month’s Educational and Child Psychology. Our study explored teachers’ views on peer supervision, its role in CPD, and its impact on wellbeing. explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpse... Key insights below:

I spent quite a lot of time with a YP today being redirected towards the question of whether a drinking straw had one or two holes. I was very much ‘team one hole’ before the visit but I’m not really sure now. It was a wonderful insight into his worldview but I’m now having an ontological crisis.

I wrote something - kinda a rambling of various thoughts after an...interesting article in iPaper last week TLDR - We need to extend systems thinking to our own profession. We're too small to be divided. We need diverse voice at media and policy level #edpsychs www.linkedin.com/pulse/thinki...

I’ve been introducing different models of supervision to a group of SENCOs and only armoured with a baggie of different everyday objects, I was pleasantly surprised how rich the reflections were / what meaning was uncovered while using the IMAGO model of supervision. #edpsychs

🌟New blog and a call to action Claire (PEP) has been appointed to the DfE's 'SEND Inclusion in Education Expert Group' Claire's discusses the group's work and invites EPs and schools to showcase work to support inclusion in mainstream schools. Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/ed... #edpsychs

Me completing the little woodland walk needed to get back to my car after visiting a fully outdoor kintergarden set in woodland surrounded by bluebells. The person-centred meeting took place in a Wigwam. Wonderful morning. #edpsychs

The latest issue of EPRaP is out and it is an absolute humdinger! Thank you to all of the authors and contributors. Definitely a few papers I’m going to check out over the (it can’t come soon enough) long bank holiday weekend. #edpsychs

Really interesting read that acknowledges the current uncertainty/contrasting views within the EP community, emphasising the importance for EPs to reflect on their knowledge, competency/fluency when supporting gender diverse CYP… 1/2

Really enjoyed the LGBTQ+ History month panel event @waterstones Piccadilly last week. It was really interesting to hear William Hussey, Cynthia So, and Simon James Green, discuss the themes within their work and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation within YA love stories.

As #LGBtplusHM enters its final week, I wanted to reshare my lit review on Bluesky ‘A Critical Review of the Role of #edpsychs engaging with Young People Who Identify as Transgender in the UK’ which can be found in vol 9(1) of @uel-eprap.bksy.social repository.uel.ac.uk/download/b50... #queersky

Lovely to be back at UEL to deliver some input regarding group supervision to a fabulous bunch of Year 3 trainee educational psychologists, discuss current projects @westsussex-eps.bsky.social , and share my research regarding teacher experiences of peer supervision. #edpsychs

“ChatGTP, can you tell me a joke that an #edpsychs will find funny please? “ “Sure!” 👇

A memorable day with amazing people, celebrating the completion of my professional doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology. Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way!

Great to see the empirical paper from Lizi Atkinson's thesis published here in the Journal of Autism and Autism Disorder 👏 Atkinson, E., Wright, S. & Wood-Downie, H. “Do My Friends Only Like the School Me or the True Me?”: doi.org/10.1007/s108...

If you have a moment, take a look at the most recent issue of Educational Psychology Research and Practice. The 10th volume of the open access periodical focuses on global psychology topics that will certainly be of interest to the #edpsychs and #edusky communities. repository.uel.ac.uk/item/8yvv8

Dog-centred practice. #edpsychs

My most rewarding day as an #edpsychs yet. A person-centred assessment that opened up new wonderings/ felt like an intervention followed by a rich picture/situation summary for a secondary school to map provisions for ‘disengaged students’. Lots of new thinking and transformative conversations.

During an observation, “You look like Harry Kane” [mixed feelings]. Then during some pupil voice regulated with some balloon keepy-uppies, “you’re definitely not Harry Kane” [mixed feelings]. Might need to unpack this in supervision….

We've officially joined Bluesky! Follow and connect with us #EdPsychs #BlueskyEPs

Our letter expressing concern about the Cass Review was signed by over 200 educational psychologists across all stages of their careers, from across the UK. It's on it's way to The Right Honourable Bridget Phillipson and Pink News covered it here: www.thepinknews.com/2024/11/12/e... #edpsychs

I haven’t had an eye test for 6 years.. based on my experience of the world my eyesight seemed fine… turns out those pesky positivist optometrist tests say my eyesight is in fact, not fine 🤷‍♂️. So here I am, round frames and tweed, further leaning into the stereotype. Happy Friday everyone #edpsychs

1/ Today is #PansPandasAwarenessDay These conditions can several effect a child's life, and yet remain poorly understood. Tina from PANS PANDAS UK writes our latest blog, about these conditions, education and a hopeful future. Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2024/un... #edpsychs

I adore the gentle, cosy, romantic approach Heartstopper has to growing up. Watching Season 3 I’m truly impressed with its sensitive and accessible approach to relationships, school transitions, mental health and the LGBTQIA+ experience. I wish it existed when I was a teen. Go watch/read!

Absolutely this though ♥️ Should be on every single educationally setting wall in the largest print possible! #Edpsychs #Edusky#Inclusion #PositiveChildhoodExperiences

Another book recommendation, it’s a cosy fantasy about Linus Baker, a gov worker visiting a home for looked-after children. Linus is tasked by ‘extremely upper management’ to assess the children and the home’s ’unconventional approach’. It’s funny, heartwarming and oozes EP values. loved it!

Updated my Academic Year Calculator :) #edpsychs

Having just qualified I’m curious to hear from experienced #edpsychs regarding any social changes they’ve noticed regarding toileting skills across their career and any other contributing factors they feel is important to consider that is not discussed in this article. www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

It has been a privilege to hear participants' stories of travelling the gender-questioning path, but it would be fantastic to hear even more! I'd love to hear from you if you have also been on the gender-questioning journey. Please get in touch forms.office.com/e/w4jWdi47aK

A quick hypothetical question.. How many parking notices / fines is an acceptable number to have received as an EP when visiting schools? #edpsychs 😬😂🤦‍♂️

Having now read this book as a child like Charlie, a teacher like Bill, and now as a psychologist, this book still takes me by surprise at how deeply affecting it is.

I experienced a huge amount of reading burn-out after my doctorate… I think it has finally passed. Taking some time this weekend to stop and read some short stories from start to finish.

Yesterday, I received my first pay cheque after completing my prof doc. After 3 years of bursaries it has been surprisingly emotional. The first thing I bought? A takeaway, sunflowers for my wife, and… a 33 part Swiss Army knife 🤷‍♂️😂 #edpsychs

Such a relief to leave twitter/X behind and rejoin the #edpsychs community again. Give me a second to find a profile pic, I’m frantically searching for something that isn’t my dog, an extreme close-up selfie of my face, or the Eras tour.