Dr Anna Nolan
@annanolan.bsky.social
Psychologist, looking to the sunshine. We can do better when we’re together.
Anyone who wants to express their RNLI support beyond a donation should think about signing this @38degrees.bsky.social open letter to its volunteers. It currently has 133,300 of the target 200,000 signatures. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
An open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLI
This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...
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Interested in joining the EP profession?. 📆 Join the DECP’s free online event on 10.10.26 for: 🛣️ Routes into EP training 💡 What EP practice involves 👂 Hear from current EPs and trainees ❓ Ask any questions you may have Register below👇 www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-p... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
DECP Pre-training Event 2026 | BPS
A pre-training event for individuals who are interested in becoming an educational psychologist. Exploring the training route, day-to-day role of an educational psychologist.
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I came first in the Clacton by-election! Of the candidates who bothered to turn up for the results. Here is my victory speech!
Almost £10 billion of the £15 billion that Boris Johnson's Government spent on PPE during the pandemic was wasted, the Covid Inquiry has concluded. The Inquiry found money was wasted on a "vast" scale, with companies with "connections to government" given first preference for contracts
Johnson government wasted ‘vast’ sums on PPE, Covid inquiry finds
Chair criticises use of ‘VIP lane’ to prioritise PPE contracts for companies with Tory connections in damning report
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New report highlights the impact of Educational Psychologists ahead of SEND reform. We've gathered insights from across the country that showcase how Educational Psychologists improve outcomes for children & young people. Read the full report: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-lau... @bps-decp.bsky.social
Morning everyone. Here's a little hymn of praise about the moment before the Tour de France starts. I've knocked out the paywall on this one, and offer it up for free, to everyone. Please spread it far and wide if you enjoy what I have written. open.substack.com/pub/nedboult...
Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates
Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates
Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’ A leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates regardless of their degree, to better equip them for the challenges of the job market. In what appears to be a first for a large Russell Group institution, the University of Manchester is planning to offer “meaningful real-world experience” to all students, in subjects from classics to chemical engineering. Continue reading...
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Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
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It’s the original Helmet of Memory, with images of Ukrainian athletes killed by russia. Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to compete with it at the Winter Olympics. He was disqualified. I saw it today and want to show it to the world.
If you notice a friend exhibiting any concerning signs – especially rapid worsening over hours – take them seriously.
Kent meningitis outbreak: what students need to know
If you notice a friend exhibiting any concerning signs – especially rapid worsening over hours – take them seriously.
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📢 University of Bristol have launched the CSCOT feasibility and impact study! The Communication Supporting Classroom Observation Tool gives educators instant insight into how their classroom supports children’s speech, language, and communication skills. Share your feedback▶️ https://bit.ly/4siBrz2
Gisèle Pelicot wants to look ex-husband ‘straight in the eye’ as she needs answers
Gisèle Pelicot wants to look ex-husband ‘straight in the eye’ as she needs answers
Pelicot says she wants truth from Dominique Pelicot over potential abuse of daughter and case of estate agent who was raped and murdered in 1991 Gisèle Pelicot has said she needs to visit prison to look her abusive ex-husband “straight in the eye” after his conviction for drugging her and inviting dozens of men to rape her in a case that shocked France and the rest of the world. Pelicot, 73, said she needed “answers” from Dominique Pelicot over the potential abuse of their daughter and the case of an estate agent who was raped and murdered in 1991, which he is under investigation for. Continue reading...
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‘Truly humbling’: inside the centre where UK medics are helping Ukrainian amputees
‘Truly humbling’: inside the centre where UK medics are helping Ukrainian amputees
British military doctors and therapists provide support at base where innovative treatments aid recovery of those who have lost limbs
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This from @markgoodrich.bsky.social, is one of the only reasons I've found where I wish I were still on twitter - so I could share it to encourage others to leave open.substack.com/pub/markgood...
A New Year's Resolution for Teachers: Quit X
The best time to do so was when Musk started poisoning it; the second-best time is now
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Early years and Primary Education 📚 Tuesday 13 January 2026 | 10 – 11.30 am | FREE It will include recommendations for social inclusion and curriculum access, speech, language and communication and social development. Make sure to sign up here: https://loom.ly/E-kbmw4
🔢 The government wants a more inclusive school system. But how do you measure inclusion? We spoke to those already doing so and heard from the experts about what's possible... schoolsweek.co.uk/identifying-...
Identifying inclusion: Lessons for Labour from the experts
What data exists on inclusion and what should ministers consider? Schools Week investigates…
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If you’re in central London over the next six weeks, there’s a Snoopy Trail in the Fleet Street Quarter. I’ve illustrated the map that shows where all 12 Snoopys are…
🌟 New blog post James is back with the latest instalment of our 'Podcast Spotlight' series. Another handful of podcasts spotlighted here - perfect low demand CPD for when you're pottering around. Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/ps... #edpsychs #podcast #CPD
🥁 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
📢 Our TEP Tori is recruiting mainstream schools for research into teacher recruitment & retention. If your school has seen high or low staff retention in the past 2 years, she'd love to hear from you. Express interest: Victoria.madeley.23@ucl.ac.uk Please share! #BlueskyEPs #EdPsychs
Another great paper on EP consultation from Beth Royle published today in Educational Psychology in Practice and available open access at tinyurl.com/e6za9hdj. Hopefully lots of stimulating conversations about training and consultation to follow #BlueSkyEPs #consultation
Identifying core components of consultation for trainee educational psychologists and initial training
Consultation is central to educational psychology practice, yet research highlights a gap between the expectations of UK trainee educational psychologists (TEPs) and the realities of post-qualifica...
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UK wins £500m in science grants from EU Horizon scheme after Brexit lockout - great to see some positive news 😊
There are now hundreds of inspirational examples of practice on the @openuni-rfp.bsky.social website. I've just spent a few minutes reading through a fantastic one about the importance of graphic novels from my former colleague @richardruddick.bsky.social. So many ideas! ourfp.org/eop/graphic-...
Graphic novels get them reading - Reading for Pleasure
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#edpsychs As part of our research on the DEdPsy course at UEL, colleagues and I are seeking participants for our research into EPs’ values and their impact on use of assessment tools. EPs working in the UK are eligible to take part and we would be so grateful! forms.office.com/e/kbDBmm9nWc
Great to be providing our PCP Training again this month. Two day training for SENCos and pastoral staff which will help support inclusive person centred approaches for children across the county #edpsychs
The latest Read for Empathy collection has been launched. As always, it's full of absolutely superb books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. The work @empathylabuk.bsky.social are doing is incredibly important. More information here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe
