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

Powerful and inspirational messages - Dr Joanna Stanbridge and Dr James Wood - cautioning against polarisation & moral absolutism - advocating we revisit and reaffirm our philosophical orientations "The purpose of revolt is not to dominate or humiliate, but to affirm a common dignity" (Camus, 1951)

#DECP2026 #edpsych The powerful voices of Intermission Youth Theatre Company sharing insights into systemic and structural causes of ‘Exclusion’, both social and educational. Utterly brilliant, emotionally engaging- you spoke and we listened! 👏👏👏

Dr Helena Bunn on the pragmatic, financial and equity imperatives of early intervention. “Prevention isn’t a luxury, it’s the only affordable option that is also ethical” @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps #psychologymatters

Prof Stephen Gorard on how structural divergences in the education system create inequality from the moment children enter EYFS. A tour de force on the need to challenge fundamental assumptions that shape allocation of school places. #DECP2026 @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps

Jo Ward on a groundbreaking systemic approach to shifting EP work from being mainly at the statutory end (where it has to be) the early intervention/preventative end (where it needs to be) “Taking EPs out of our offices and into schools” @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps

Francesca Heffernan and Raychel Burke on their amazing work in Bury on community educational psychology as a vehicle for addressing social justice. Inspirational, and a fantastic model of innovative EP service delivery. @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps

Prof Johny Daniel on disparities in the way specific learning difficulties are identified. Likelihood predicted not by scores but by: *school *gender *EAL status *income Critical considerations for how to support equity in identification & support @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps

Prof Diane Reay’s stark & powerful caution on the impact of inequalities on children and young people’s happiness, sense of safety & feeling valued and wellbeing in schools. Poverty has increased in the UK by 20% since 2024. CYP are living in Dickensian levels of poverty. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Dr Helena Bunn sharing some of the work the DECP committee has doing: 💫Becoming a culturally competent practitioner 💫Guidance on supporting asylum seekers 💫ECJ & Debate journals 💫EP Pre-Training events 💫’I’m an EP. Ask me what I do’ movement @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #Blueskyeps

Dr Jawad Shah on the need to be braver, more community-focussed more “people-first” & to value slowing things down in our educational EP practice An inspiring & catalysing call to rethink some of our professional assumptions & to reconsider better ways to walk our values @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Dr Reem Ameri sharing an absolutely brilliant approach to helping marginalised young people to share their views using a 6-Step Narrative Approach. A fun, user-friendly psychologically-situated session that has given EPs a fantastic and accessible tool to use in our work. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Absolutely mind-blowing performance of Excluded by the fantastically talented Intermission Youth Theatre Beyond brilliant not only to watch but to hear the young people involved talk about how drama, in particular Shakespeare, has such a positive impact on their lives @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Dr Mel Jones’ brilliant session on the factors that influence how educational psychologists prioritise work in schools and how this might impact outcomes for children and young people. Critical consideration for equitable approaches to service delivery. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

An absolute joy celebrating the contribution of some outstanding EP colleagues at the #DECP2026 awards: 💥Jo Ward and Sarah Crawford - Distinguished Contribution 💫Sue Franklin - Special Recognition for Impact and Leadership ⭐️Sandra Dunsmuir - Lifetime Achievement @bpsofficial.bsky.social

An amazing buzz in the room and important conversations. Collaboration and collective thinking. #DECP2026 #psychologymatters #edpsychs

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

#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

#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

#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

#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

🚨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...

#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

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

Calling all NQ EPs do sign up to share your thesis study at the annual TEP conference 👇🏻 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... #EdPsychs #DECP

A great opportunity for NQEPs and TEPs to share their research journeys #edpsychs sign up here 👇🏻👇🏻

Calling all NQ EPs do sign up to share your thesis study at the annual TEP conference 👇🏻 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... #EdPsychs #DECP

A great opportunity for NQEPs and TEPs to share their research journeys #edpsychs sign up here 👇🏻👇🏻

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

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

"As a family you can be oblivious to the negative influences on social media." Prof Vivian Hill @bps-decp.bsky.social discussing issues around toxic masculinity & the impact of social media on teenagers & families on @bbc5live.bsky.social #PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/news/reflect...

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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

So much energy in the room today. Wonderful to be with people making positive plans for embracing the future of the EP profession #edpsychs #decp

So much energy in the room today. Wonderful to be with people making positive plans for embracing the future of the EP profession #edpsyc #decp

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

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

George Harris sharing his data about TEP impact on EP Service Delivery @ DECP Psychology Matters Cinference. #edpsych #ioe

Amazing and positive energy at the DECP Psychology Matters Conference in London today! #edpsych

London councils have seen prices double for the assessments children with special needs require to access care plans – says @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social inews.co.uk/news/education/p...

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...

Check out the latest edition of Educational & Child Psychology The 2nd part of this special edition on EBSA is packed with timely articles relevant for EPs & professionals involved in supporting CYP experiencing barriers to education Download it here: explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpse...

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💰 Private agencies making millions from England’s SEND system, charging up to £1,400/EHCP assessment 📉Councils face rising costs & staffing shortages while remote, generic assessments risk failing children 🧠 The problem isn’t locum EPs, it’s the system that profits from crisis

Lord Pitt Memorial Award presented to our alumni Dr Tolu Oyenola - What Are the Experiences of Established Educational Psychologists from Racialised Minority Backgrounds in the Educational Psychology Profession? #IOE #UCL #edpsychs

Lord Pitt Memorial lecture at #IOE #UCL DEdPsy - brilliant presentations from Bernard Coad and Richard Reddie #EdPsy and our amazing trainees. Exploring racism 60 years on from Martin Luther King. #edpsychs

UCL IOE DEdPsy - A brilliant summer research conference- amazing additions to the professional knowledge and research base and some amazing new EPs entering the profession. 🥂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #edpsychs

UCL IOE DEdPsy - A brilliant summer research conference- amazing additions to the professional knowledge and research base and some amazing new EPs entering the profession. 🥂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Lord Pitt Memorial lecture at #IOE #UCL DEdPsy - brilliant presentations from Bernard Coad and Richard Reddie #EdPsy and our amazing trainees. Exploring racism 60 years on from Martin Luther King.

Lord Pitt Memorial Award presented to our alumni Dr Tolu Oyenola - What Are the Experiences of Established Educational Psychologists from Racialised Minority Backgrounds in the Educational Psychology Profession? #IOE #UCL #EdPsyc