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Sign up for the DECP’s free online Schools White Paper and SEND consultation event on 21st April: www.bps.org.uk/event/school...

It’s a busy time in the EP world: Our latest DECP newsletter is packed. Check your inboxes for details about:
✅ The DECP reponse to the White Paper and how you can be part of this (see also DECP Guest spot on Woman’s Hour 📻)
✅Vacancies for the Debate and ECP journey teams
✅Call for Early Career EPs

BPS responds to Schools White Paper | BPS The government has unveiled its Schools White Paper entitled "Every child achieving and thriving" which aims to support children in the SEND system.

You can hear more from Dr Andrea Honess @bps-decp.bsky.social Chair, including around the vital role of #EducationalPsychologists here: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...

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BPS responds to Schools White Paper | BPS The government has unveiled its Schools White Paper entitled "Every child achieving and thriving" which aims to support children in the SEND system.

The government has unveiled its Schools White Paper which aims to support children in the SEND system.

It aims to address the longstanding challenges with the SEND system, but raises questions about how new levels of support will operate in practice.

#PsychologyMatters 👉 bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...

Quote reads People recognised that our role extends far beyond assessments, encompassing consultation, intervention, upskilling, early years support, and research. Dr Helena Bunn Division of Educational and Child Psychology. Photo of Dr Helena Bunn Psychology Matters and BPS logos.

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... …

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This online parenting habit could put children at risk of identity theft Nowadays when your child hits a milestone or receives an award, most parents' first point of call is to share the achievement on social media with a picture or two

👏Dr Abi Wright, Chartered member of the BPS DECP, has shared her top tips to help parents navigate social media safely

❓Why are we sharing?
❓Who is it for?
❓Can it be done in other ways?
⚠️The importance of compassion

www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-worl...

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Quote reads Educational Psychologist capacity must be matched to need, so that children and families can be assured of consistent high-quality support in their local area Dr Andrea Honess Division of Educational and Child Psychology Chair. Photo of someone helping a school child in a classroom. Psychology Matters and BPS logos.

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...

Photo of Educational psychologist Dr Helena Bunn with Eastenders actor and SEND campaigner Kellie Bright, and presenter Nuala McGovern in the BBC Radio 4 studio about to record SEND in the Spotlight.

“In those parts of the country where there are fewer EPs, we are seeing children with #SEND not having their needs met.”

Dr Helena Bunn from our @bps-decp.bsky.social on Radio 4's SEND in the Spotlight podcast.

Listen to the episode: www.bps.org.uk/news/decp-fe...

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📚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_...

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Let's work together to keep promoting early intervention.
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Quote reads: Evidence consistently shows that focussing on early intervention can result in better outcomes for children and young people with SEND and reduces escalation of need over time. Dr Andrea Honess Division of Education and Child Psychology Chair. Photo of a young boy in a wheelchair reading with an adult in a classroom setting. Psychology Matters and BPS logos.

New Institute for Fiscal Studies report reveals current provision for children with SEND is failing to deliver for those who need it.

Hear from our @bps-decp.bsky.social Chair 👉
www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds-latest...

Dr Anna Burnett presenting at the DECP conference

Really enjoyed presenting my thesis research on Boys’ Views of Peer-on-Peer Abuse at the DECP conference last week.

Particularly enjoyed the discussion afterwards - thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas.

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Joanna Stanbridge and James Wood delivering their inspiring and timely workshop on Bringing radical calm to the eye of the storm: A framework for collegiate progress in an era of polarisation.

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Lata Ramoutar & Anita Soni’s brilliant workshop: Reflecting on the Intersection of Professional and Personal Identity: Building Culturally Responsive Practice &Challenging Inequity in Educational Psychology Practice. Introducing a new model for thinking & reflexivity.

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Joanna Stanbridge & Marc Pescod’s fantastic workshop on Perspectives & Experiences of Young People Experiencing Homelessness including Alice Wardman & Savannah Jerome’s excellent research.Lots of discussion about literacy for PfA, developing a sense of belonging & community
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An amazing buzz in the room and important conversations. Collaboration and collective thinking. #DECP2026 #psychologymatters #edpsychs

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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

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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.

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Dr Catherine Kelly’s incredibly thought-provoking session on the ways conceptualisations of language impact on the ways that we work with young people whose families speak more than one language.

Really helpful reelections and a useful framework to think it through.

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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

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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.

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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

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