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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🌟Great DECP Wider Issues meeting. Shaping system reform, connecting research, policy&practice, influencing national conversations, supporting members across the career span&helping Educational Psychology make a difference where it matters most. The future feels exciting💜 @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

DECP Statement on the death of Professor Jason Arday Professor Arday was a powerful and influential voice in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-racism within education, and his advocacy and leadership have had a profound impact on the field. Please see full statement in photo.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

📚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

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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. #DECP2026 #blueskyeps #psychologymatters @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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 @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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 @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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 @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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 @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #Blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Prof Diane Reay’s stark & powerful caution on the impact of inequalities on children and young people’s happiness, sense of safety & feeling valued and wellbeing in schools. Poverty has increased in the UK by 20% since 2024. CYP are living in Dickensian levels of poverty. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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 @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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. @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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” @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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. #DECP2026 @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Dr Helena Bunn on the pragmatic, financial and equity imperatives of early intervention. “Prevention isn’t a luxury, it’s the only affordable option that is also ethical” @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps #psychologymatters

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

⭐️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. @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps #edpsychs #psychologymatters

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

⏱️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! #blueskyeps #edpsychs @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

✨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 ➡️ app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/eve... #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

#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 #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

#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 #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

#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 #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

#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 #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

#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 #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social @sgorard.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

⏰Countdown to get your submissions in for the DECP conference is on! 📆Get your submissions in by 03.11.25 🌟TEPs and NQEPs You still have until the end of today (30.10.25) to submit if you want to make an application for a bursary place @bpsofficial.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🥁 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

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🤩Have you ever been inspired by an EP, and would love to see them recognised for the amazing work they do? 🏆Why not show them by nominating them for a DECP Award? Just make your way to the Awards & Funding tab: www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo... 📆Closing date is 21st Nov @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

There is nearly a month left to get your submissions in for your #DECP2026 presentations. Deadline is 03.11.25 Don’t forget to check out the bursary option if you’re a Trainee EP or a nearly qualified EP (within 2 years of qualification) who would like to present! #blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Get ready to visit the beautiful city of Bath! The DECP Annual Conference 2026 will be held at the Apex City of Bath Hotel. A stunning venue for a fantastic event! We can't wait to see you there. #Bath #DECP2026 #blueskyeps www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi... @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Are you a TEP or a Newly Qualified EP who would like to present at the DECP conference on 8th & 9th January 2026? 💫 We have FOUR bursary places available if you are presenting. 📆 Apply by 30.10.25 by selecting the bursary application option when submitting your abstract.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Ever fancied joining the DECP Committee? Take a look at our roles-we’d love to hear from you 📡Apply to become DECP Social Media & Marketing Lead here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte... 🗣️Apply to become DECP Conference Lead here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte... #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Don't miss your chance to present at the DECP Annual Conference! We're looking for submissions on culturally responsive practices, policy change & building inclusive educational environments. Submissions close 03.11.25. Submit now #DECP2026 www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi... @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Dive deep into this year's conference theme: Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity. Join us as we explore the vital role of EPs in addressing systemic barriers & creating more equitable outcomes for young people #DECP2026 @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Great news! Submissions & Registrations for the DECP Annual Conference 2026 are officially open. The conference theme is 'Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity.' Share your work & be part of the conversation! Deadline to submit is November 3, 2025. #DECP2026 #Psychology

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

DECP Chair, Helena Bunn, inspiring hope with an overview of the changes in narratives about education & those who need something additional and/or different to access, most recently in the Report of the SEND Review published yesterday. We are a profession unified in hope & determination.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

EPs doing what EPs do best: exploring, unpicking, safely naming difficult issues, collaborative problem solving & developing a joint vision. The outcomes of the discussions and visions captured by the conference team in a panel at the end of today, will feed into DECP plans for the year ahead.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Anthea Gulliford revisiting where the story the Educational Psychology profession: where we’ve come from, where we are now and the future that we’d like to be part of creating; challenges & opportunities and how all EPs regardless of context, can work together to respond to these.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

NAPEP Chair Sue Franklin introduced invaluable resources created by NAPEP which detail the many roles, responsibilities and remit of educational psychologists, in all contexts, and a rallying call to galvanise EPs to reclaim our expertise and proudly share our unique skills and contributions.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Vivian Hill and George Harris, shared their research about the phenomenal input, breadth and impact of Trainee EPs placement work in EP Services and reminding us of the huge value to CYP in the communities that we serve, of supporting the training of our EPs of the future.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

A summary of the tireless campaigning work that the DECP has been involved as part of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social #PsychologyMatters mission. Gavin Morgan shared the sheer volume of the work carried out to raise the profile of & key messages in the media and with policy-makers over the last year.

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

📭The latest DECP newsletter has dropped. Check your emails to find: 📩 Chair’s message from Helena Bunn ℹ️ Information about upcoming events 🏆 Nominations for DECP awards #pscychologymatters @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

📣We invite you to join us on the 20 October, 10:00 - 13:00, via Zoom for the second part of training developed by the DECP EDI Implementation Group. This is the followup session from our 2023 webinar 🎟️Register for free: www.bps.org.uk/event/becomi... @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

*Call for new reps for the DECP TEP Voices group from across the UK *Info on grant applications *Call for BPS book proposals *Further info about the DECP event on 19th September- we are looking forward to seeing you there! register.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75811?... #blueskyeps

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

📩 The most recent DECP newsletter has landed: *The latest issue of Debate is out, packed with fantastic features *Call for guest editors for special editions of ECJ in 2026/7 *Introducing the new ECJ editorial board *Updates on the Curriculum Review and SEND Inquiry @bpsofficial.bsky.social

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

💰 Private agencies making millions from England’s SEND system, charging up to £1,400/EHCP assessment 📉Councils face rising costs & staffing shortages while remote, generic assessments risk failing children 🧠 The problem isn’t locum EPs, it’s the system that profits from crisis

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Check out the latest edition of Educational & Child Psychology The 2nd part of this special edition on EBSA is packed with timely articles relevant for EPs & professionals involved in supporting CYP experiencing barriers to education Download it here: explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpse...

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