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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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! 👏👏👏
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 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
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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
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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.
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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”
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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.
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An amazing buzz in the room and important conversations. Collaboration and collective thinking. #DECP2026 #psychologymatters #edpsychs
⭐️DECP Chair Dr Helena Bunn kicking off #DECP2026
💡Buckle up for two days of amazing psychology and celebrating the phenomenal contribution of our small but mighty profession in challenging inequity.
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Today, I am attending #DECP2026. If you are also braving the storm to attend, do drop by and say hello!
No project too early and no question too small to discuss today. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Can't wait to attend the BPS DECP Annual Conference on Thursday. I'll be at the Routledge stand all day and would love to chat about your research, teaching, or publishing ideas. It's never too early to start a conversation! Drop by or book a slot using my QR code below:
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⏱️The countdown is on for #DECP2026 and it’s going to be an absolute banger!
🚈If you’re booking your travel in advance, please note that our last keynote from Professor Joe Elliott is going to be a must-see session so avoid disappearing early!
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✨We can’t wait to see you in Bath!
Join us for a unique #DECP2026 conference dinner at the Roman Baths; locally sourced food from a local social enterprise.
⏳ Register for this & the conference by 19 Dec
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#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
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#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
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#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
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#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
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#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
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Join us for an unforgettable evening! This year's Gala Dinner will be at the historic Roman Baths & Pump Room. Enjoy a drinks reception around the baths followed by a three-course dinner. Limited spots available, so book early!
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We're excited to announce some of our incredible keynote speakers! Join Professor Stephen Gorard, Professor Diane Reay & Dr. Jawad Shah as they share their insights at this year's conference. Our full conference programme will be released soon #DECP2026
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