@aepsychologists.bsky.social proud of President Lisa O'Connor who had unanimous support for our TUC motion, Investing in early years, giving our children the best start in life. Thanks to our supporters @tuc.org.uk @NEU, @NASUWT @EIS @naht.org.uk
Congratulations @BPS for this report showcasing EP practice. @aepsychologists.bsky.social
British Psychological Society@bpsofficial.bsky.social · 4mo agoNew 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
Community Psychology this morning. Out supporting Jordan Adams, who ran London marathon with a fridge on his back. He is running 32 counties of Ireland for FTD Dementia. Day 4 started in my home town of Omagh. @aepsychologists.bsky.social #resilience
We have had 50 responses, which is great. Please continue to share so we can get a large representative sample of all views #edpsychs. Thank you
University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate@suedpsy.bsky.social · 7mo agoSouthampton trainees are inviting you, as an EP or TEP wherever you work, to participate in a study investigating the use of GEN AI within Educational Psychology. It is a short survey. Please follow the link for more information. Please retweet 🙏 Thank you! southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@aepsychologists.bsky.social Just attended Children with reading difficulties conference by Professors Joe Elliot & Jonny Daniels @durham.ac.uk Networking with EPs and colleagues who are the bridge between research and application. @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @joannastanbridge.bsky.social #momentum
@aepsychologists.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @gftu.org.uk Joint trade union negotiations for our members #Solidarity
@aepsychologists.bsky.social #edpsych #TUC #smashingthestatusquo Live from TUC Womens Conference Bournemouth
Trains, planes and automobiles: a week in the life of a GS. @hcpc.bsky.social @aepsychologists.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk @tuc.org.uk GFTU leadership course in Quorn. London meeting our PR company, aep office to meet @shocktigan.bsky.social Now Bournemouth #TUCWomen2026 #SmashingtheStatusQuo
Call to aep members to respond to the SEND White Paper. Look out on the aep website for webinars. #edpsychs
@aepsychologists.bsky.social · 8mo agoDonna Wiggett, AEP’s general secretary, said: “EPs want to be in school, observing children, doing interventions and upskilling teachers and school staff to enable better outcomes for children – we are the best placed people.” 👇
@aepsychologists.bsky.social @gftuet.org.uk Another successful GFTU TULIP leadership course complete. Discussing budgets, health advice safety and job quality
@aepsychologists.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk @shocktigan.bsky.social The aep are well placed to be involved in this.
@bps-decp.bsky.social · 8mo ago📚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_... #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
Day 2 in London, this time meeting with the fabulous Editorial Board, welcoming new Editor Cathy Atkinson @aepsychologists.bsky.social #edpsychs
Well done to our aep employment team delivering 2 days of local reps training. Great balance of policy, practice and case discussion. Local reps are a valuable asset for supporting all our members. @aepsychologists.bsky.social #edpsychs #aepmerch #aepwaterbottle
Call for all London based EPs. There is a big SEND Conversation survey and focus groups for EPs coming up. Visit Liia.london/the-big-send-conversation/ #edpsychs
The Big SEND Conversation: – LIIA
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In Solidarity with @strikemap.org #Megapicket 3-D
Strike Map@strikemap.org · 9mo ago🚨🚨🚨🚨 1 WEEK TILL #MEGAPICKET3D ✊Backed by 31 organisations 🗣️17 speakers including MPs, Trade Union leaders, and rank and file activists. BUILD THE MEGAPICKET 🧱🪧 bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP #Megapicket #Megapicket3 #BirminghamBinStrike #StrikeMap #BrumBinStrike #Birmingham
@aepsychologists.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social Let's work together to keep promoting early intervention. #edpsych
British Psychological Society@bpsofficial.bsky.social · 9mo agoNew 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 👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds-latest-ifs-figures-send-provision
@aepsychologists.bsky.social Great article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social on the role of EPs. AEP members have lots of case studies of best practice. Please contact us for more information #edpsychs
Helen Amass@helen-amass.bsky.social · 9mo ago“Of course, the majority of our work is helping to understand what is happening when things go wrong,” an educational psychologist tells @ellencph.bsky.social. But a better long-term investment “is us applying this understanding into preventing problems from presenting in the first place”.
@aepsychologists.bsky.social Just leaving Australia after a fab 3 week action packed holiday. Back to work Monday.
Great hat @redhen90.bsky.social I'm currently in Melbourne where its been up to 40 degrees this week, so sun hats here! @aepsychologists.bsky.social
Henry Fowler@redhen90.bsky.social · 9mo agoAnother cold 🥶 one. Kept warm with my @aepsychologists.bsky.social (AEP) beanie from the November 2023 strike action. ‘The Sea of Green’. @donnawiggettep.bsky.social #StrikeAction #Strike #GFTU #EP
@bps-decp.bsky.social Enjoy the conference, sorry to be missing it. I'm on holiday in Australia! @aepsychologists.bsky.social
@aepsychologists.bsky.social Another busy few days as GS. Staff meeting and new NEC committee meeting in Durham. Planning for 2026 priorities #edpsych
Busy five days in England. I attended the @gftuet.org.uk Effective Leadership course. Lots of learning and networking. I also attended media training with Vicky and Adi from @yourAgenda. I also managed to catch up with EP friends.
@aepsychologists.bsky.social If you havent done so already, please take 10 mins to complete the survey on literacy difficulties/dyslexia
It's Day 1 of our @aepsychologists.bsky.social annual conference. Great range of keynotes and webinars exploring Educational Psychology 2025 and beyond. #EPs
@aepsychologists.bsky.social Great round table discussion at Stormont this evening discussing all things SEN and promoting the range of work EPs can and want to do.
@aepsychologists.bsky.social Lovely to be back at the aep office Durham today for budget planning. Had a teams call with @edpsydan.bsky.social @shocktigan.bsky.social Also met with NI EPs this week #productive
@aepsychologists.bsky.social @nickmathiason.bsky.social I had a really productive meeting with Nick Mathison, Chair of Education Select committee at Stormont, promoting the AEP and EPs
Day 20 of GS role, at GFTU headquarters in Loughborough completing 'Becoming an effective Leader' course @gftu.org.uk @aepsychologists.bsky.social