Half a million strong. Together. The biggest march against the far-right in British history.

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

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue

Mother.Dad @OmnibusTheatre www.omnibus-clapham.org/chronic-insa... is about love, parenthood and class. Brilliant performances by Toyin Ayedun-Alase and Andy Sellers @chronicinsanity.bsky.social

Young actors using Shakespeare to show how the current education system demoralises teachers and can fail vulnerable young people made us more determined than ever to bring about change @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps #psychologymatters Intermission Youth Theatre

‘Structural inequalities and oppressive assumptions within the education system harm human dignity’ ‘Seeing oneself reflected and represented in the values and aspirations of the school system is indispensable for the development and preservation of self-esteem and dignity’.

‘The culture of competition-a form of symbolic violence-is creating a sense of failure, shame & being unvalued’ ‘Even happiness is reduced to a skill that children can achieve through hard work’ ‘Children are under pressure to perform emotionally as well as academically’

@bpsofficial.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social BPS statement on the budget

'We are full because there are fewer opportunities elsewhere' Leaders of Intermission Youth Theatre, Theatre Peckham and Southwark Playhouse tell The Stage about the different approaches they take to providing community-focused theatremaking opportunities for young people 👇

#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

FEATURE: Intermission Youth Theatre Reimagines Shakespeare Through the Lens of Immigration in Comedy of Errors Remixed @CourtyardHoxton wp.me/pdXz8Y-7te #feature #London #Shakespeare

🚨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...

"The removal of the two-child benefit cap is long overdue." Our President, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to today's #Budget2025: “This will go a long way to helping hundreds of thousands of families to get the support they so desperately need." A thread 🧵1/3

📣Calling all TEPs and NQEPs! 🌟The DECP TEP online conference is a brilliant opportunity to share your research, from projects to your doctoral thesis and everything in between. 📆You have till 28th Nov to get your submissions in. www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-t... @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Listen to Mark Rylance talking about Excluded youtu.be/prTFxPZ_ELY?...

a useful @theguardian.com graphic

Intermission Youth Theatre @InterTheatre will be performing ‘Excluded’ at the DECP conference in January Everything you need to know about Intermission Youth Theatre vimeo.com/1117824090 @DECPOfficial

DECP CONFERENCE KEY NOTE SPEAKER Professor Diane Reay, Emeritus Professor at Cambridge, will discuss ‘An emotional landscape of dissatisfaction, fear and anxiety: the impact of growing class inequalities on the English educational system’ @DECPOfficial

DECP Conference key note speaker [email protected] Problems of unequal opportunity, treatment and outcomes exist in the English school system. Professor Gorard uses research evidence to consider how the system can be improved @DECPOfficial @BPSOfficial

📆You’ve got till 10th November to get your submissions in - there’s still time! www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi... @bpsofficial.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/education/20... @bps-decp.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

🥁 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

@bpsofficial.bsky.social #decp2026 #blueskyeps www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

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.

Professional Renewal, Inspiring Hope 💫A fantastic & inspiring DECP conference! 🤲EPs new to the profession and those who’ve been around longer, in private & LA practice,united in one share aim: to apply psychology at all levels of the education system to support the best possible outcomes for CYP.

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

@vivianedpsy.bsky.social and Gavin Morgan introducing the JPLG conference on the bright future for the EP profession #DECP #ioe #edpsy

Fantastic research George. Your work will change perceptions of the contribution that TEPs make to the profession.

Dr Sue Franklin sharing how she applies positioning theory in her role as PEP and chair of NAPEP. #edpsych #decp

Dr Anthea Gulliford - Training for the future @ Psychology Matters Conference #edpsych #decp

inews.co.uk/news/educati... @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps

Important considerations about remote assessments and the impact on quality, as well as privatisation of EP work. I always find seeing how the child interacts with the school context to be a valuable piece of information. #EdPsychs inews.co.uk/news/educati...

Full article: Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs, with Dr Hui Jun Ho and Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social ✨ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

It’s time for truth, justice & a full public inquiry into the ESN scandal. We must confront this national disgrace & demand systemic change in education. No child must ever again be failed by an education system that should empower, not exclude. (6/6)

Last night, I hosted an important discussion in Parliament on the ESN scandal & systemic racism in education, with Leigh Day. Titled 'Justice for Educationally Subnormal Survivors – Racism in Education: From Coard and Beyond', we examined past & ongoing injustices. (1/6)

The DECP are seeking new TEP reps for their TEP Voice group. I’ve been in this supportive and impactful group for a while (now as a newly qual. rep). We are consulted on a range of topics such as reviewing key papers, TEP inclusion, and presenting at events 🤩 #EdPsychs @bpsofficial.bsky.social

UK child poverty numbers reach a record high #EdPsychs Truly horrendous that so many children are slipping into poverty

Thanks Kim and Fran at Leigh Day for all you are doing to raise awareness of the ESN scandal. EPs will play their part to ensure that the same mistakes are never repeated. @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek Dr Melernie Meheux explains how to build resilience in children www.bps.org.uk/news/childre... #edsky @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social

"Early and effective psychological interventions are a key part of the solution." Dr Roman Raczka We've written an open letter to Sir Tony Blair in response to recent comments he has made around mental health treatment. Roman's full response: www.bps.org.uk/news/open-letter-sir-tony-blair

"EPs, many of whom have had three years of doctoral training, are unable to apply the skills." @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social on the challenges #EdPsychs face after survey findings and hopes for their future. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/ive-heard-cases-where-people-have-waited-two-or-three-years-see-ep

⏳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

www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-wel... The DECP welcome the debate on Children’s Well-being and Schools Bill.

There is still lots of time to register for the annual DECP conference in Manchester on 8th - 9th Jan 2025! ‘A vision for the future of Educational Psychology’ Registration closes on 2nd Jan so get yourselves signed up for what is shaping up to be a brilliant conference. #edpsychs 👇🏻