Calling Educational Psychologists in England. We’re conducting an international study on assessment practices in educational psychology. If you have 3+ years’ experience and want to contribute, please express your interest here: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

New research, led by Abbie Trotman and published in Pastoral Care in Education, explores how schools identify and support children and families experiencing parental alcohol misuse. Read the full article here (open access). www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Thank you for helping to share this @edpsy.bsky.social I'm still relatively new to bsky 😊 Gathering EPs views about their role in providing implementation support will be so important to help shape our developing toolkit.

edpsy@edpsy.bsky.social · 10mo ago

📂New project Shin Chidley and Phil Stringer are carrying out a project to help better understand the facilitators and barriers to promoting implementation-focused support as part of the EP role. Survey link (10 mins) and information here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr... #edpsychs - Please share

Wahhh!! This is gonna be MEGA! Can’t wait to tell you guys what we’ve been planning… Save the date and tell your buddies… 📆 Friday 23rd Jan 2026 Stay tuned for our BIG announcement in 2 weeks’ time. #edpsychs #PositiviTEA

PositiviTEA ☕️💙💖@positivitea-eps.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🫖 Something very special is brewing… 📢 We’re announcing our BIG news on Tuesday 4th Nov… 📆 For now, save the date: Friday 23rd January 🥰 Tell your friends and your best buddies 🔁 Please repost to help us spread #PositiviTEA ❓What do you think we’re planning…? Max & Fi ☕️💖💙 #edpsychs

@mikestraker.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Genuinely fantastic training today with @fionacoley.bsky.social and @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social. Highly recommended :)

Why access to play should be a right for every child 🤾🛝🤽‍♀️ @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @smqpsych.bsky.social @amyphillips.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social welcome new @appgonplay.bsky.social & outline how to embed play in children’s lives 👉 blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2025/0...

This is a brilliant new article led by Dr Jenny Knight tinyurl.com/sdtzrs5c. It looks at how, as part of culturally responsive practice, a service aimed to develop its system of referrals to promote more equitable practice. Hope it’s helpful 😀

Want to discuss our new MI paper with us? 👀 Join us online next Friday (03.10.25) for MI intermediate skills training: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/motivation... #edpsychs #motivationalinterviewing #CPD #training #MondayMotivation @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social

🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach)@fionacoley.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Integrating motivational interviewing into educational psychology practice: “a way of doing what you do” Atkinson & Coley (2025) 👉 Check out our brand new paper: lnkd.in/eRWfJadS 🗣️ We would love to know your thoughts on this #edpsychs… @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social #motivationalinterviewing

Really intrigued to hear #edpsychs thoughts on our new paper: Integrating motivational interviewing into educational psychology practice: “a way of doing what you do” Open access: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Integrating motivational interviewing into educational psychology practice: “a way of doing what you do”

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a conversational style which helps individuals to consider and make decisions about change. Previously, MI has been used by educational psychologists (EPs) in indi...

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Cathy Atkinson@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 11mo ago

New paper just published with @fionacoley.bsky.social looking at how to integrate motivational interviewing into everyday educational psychology practice. Open access at lnkd.in/eXAbduwm. Would love to know your thoughts 😀

New paper just published with @fionacoley.bsky.social looking at how to integrate motivational interviewing into everyday educational psychology practice. Open access at lnkd.in/eXAbduwm. Would love to know your thoughts 😀

So errrr....give us a follow...?! @educatedguesspod.bsky.social #Psychology #edpsychs

NEWS FLASH 🙌🤗🙌 I am mad as a box of frogs 🐸 with no time to think but find time to devise a therapeutic intervention because my heart 💓 tells me it might help 🙈. We will be ready for January 2026 if any schools want to trial it for free and give us feedback - that woukd be amazing 🤩! Jen 💕

A very interesting paper that investigates the lived experiences and views of young people to identify some important themes around how physical activity interventions support their mental health.

Cathy Atkinson@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 12mo ago

New research just published, led by Rebecca Bennett, exploring how physical physical activity interventions support young people’s mental health. Open access at tinyurl.com/55a4x56x #educationalpsychology #sportandmentalhealth @educationuom.bsky.social

New research just published, led by Rebecca Bennett, exploring how physical physical activity interventions support young people’s mental health. Open access at tinyurl.com/55a4x56x #educationalpsychology #sportandmentalhealth @educationuom.bsky.social

Young people’s views and lived experiences of physical activity interventions aimed at improving their mental health: a systematic literature review

Rates of mental illness, particularly for children and young people, have escalated in recent years, with nearly 15% of 10 to 19-year olds reporting that they have poor mental health. There is evid...

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I’m delighted to say that from 1st January 2026, I will be the new editor of Educational Psychology in Practice. www.aep.org.uk/articles/cat... I’d love to hear your ideas for how to take the journal forward over the next four years, so please do get in touch 😀

Great new paper published today based on research led by Amarige Harrison on anti-racist practice within educational psychological services. Lots of practical tips for revisiting service policies. Open access at tinyurl.com/5dsmse7v #EducationalPsychologists #AntiRacist

How is anti-racist practice promoted within educational psychology service policies? A systematic scoping review

Racism within the United Kingdom (UK) education system impacts disproportionalities in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and school exclusions. To support better outcomes for childr...

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Very important and absolutely fascinating report on youth mental health trends and their drivers by @olademk.bsky.social and colleagues out today. Absolutely essential reading!

“For pupils with an education, health and care plan (EHCP), suspensions increased by 31.7 per cent compared with the previous year, crossing the 100,000 barrier for the first time (101,381).”

See you there! #edpsychs

PositiviTEA ☕️💙💖@positivitea-eps.bsky.social · last yr.

Would you like to share some #positivepsychology reflections to end your year on an uplifting note? Would you like to join a brilliant bunch of friendly EPs, TEPs and Assistant EPs for inspiring and inclusive small group chats? Join PositiviTEA: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-cup-of-p... #edpsychs

Hi folks. Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine. We’re seeking to learn more about social justice within EP referrals. More info below if you think you could help 😀

Hannah Whiteley TEP@hannahawhiteley.bsky.social · last yr.

Seeking participants! ✨ I am exploring what indices of social justice are collected through referral forms. I am looking to recruit EPS willing to send across their referral/consent form, to find out more please email hannah.whiteley-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social

@fionacoley.bsky.social @edpsyched.bsky.social @edpsychjournal.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social @glennhinds.bsky.social @jgetaylor.bsky.social @duncanjee.bsky.social

Cathy Atkinson@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · last yr.

Just published open access in Pastoral Care in Education. New review led by Nicole Alemoru looking at how #motivationalinterviewing is used in schools. Available at tinyurl.com/5n7y6s2x. #edpsychs

Just published open access in Pastoral Care in Education. New review led by Nicole Alemoru looking at how #motivationalinterviewing is used in schools. Available at tinyurl.com/5n7y6s2x. #edpsychs

The use of student-focused school-based motivational interviewing: a systematic literature review

This systematic literature review synthesises the most recent research evidence regarding the use of student focused, school-based motivational interviewing (SBMI) in educational settings. The revi...

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Feedback from our MI training today ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ We had such a thoughtful and engaged group of EPs, TEPs and AsEPs. It was a pleasure working with you as always @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social What a great way to end the week! Happy Friday #edpsychs

The DECP are seeking new TEP reps for their TEP Voice group. I’ve been in this supportive and impactful group for a while (now as a newly qual. rep). We are consulted on a range of topics such as reviewing key papers, TEP inclusion, and presenting at events 🤩 #EdPsychs @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Are you an EP/TEP who is passionate about reducing exclusions? We are forming an interest group to share best practice, network and access CPD. We would love for you to join us! The first meeting will be September 9th at 3pm. *Also looking for presenters to share research. DMs open!

Two weeks to go! 🎉 Join us for: ✅ The theoretical & research background to MI ✅ The spirit, tasks & skills involved in MI ✅ Experiential work to develop skills and confidence ✅ Guidance on applying MI to EP practice #edpsychs @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/motivation...

So much for freedom of speech 🤷‍♀️ pen.org/banned-words...

Federal Government's Growing Banned Words List Is Chilling Act of Censorship - PEN America

Banned words list 2025: The federal government is banning a growing number of words to comply with executive orders from President Trump.

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Post-yoga-sweaty me (Sorry!) TEPs we'd love to hear from you. Lots of info about what we'd ask of you, the benefits of being part of this group and who we're looking for at the link below 🌟 @fionacoley.bsky.social @timinwinchester.bsky.social @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social

edpsy@edpsy.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 Calling all Trainee EPs! Expressions of interest to join our edpsy TEP group close next week! The energy and grassroots innovation of TEPs deserves a greater chance to influence what we do. Hear more from Dan below, and more here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/we... #edpsychs - please share 😀

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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