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Chartered Psychologist, BPS Fellow, Fellow of the Royal Society of Art, Psychology Teacher, Author, BPS Media Spokesperson.

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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 23h
Another busy week! Explore via www.bps.org.uk/psychologist or in The Psychologist app.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 23h
‘You have shown me the power of reciprocal trust and care…’ Chartered Psychologist Lyndsey Hayes @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social with ‘My letter to my students’. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘You have shown me the power of reciprocal trust and care’ | BPS
Chartered Psychologist Lyndsey Hayes with ‘My letter to my students’.
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Aaron King @9000lives.org · 30/09/2026
Esther Rantzen brought the story of Sir Nicholas Winton's heroism to the world. 600+ children saved from death. One of the most moving TV moments ever. Worth watching every. single. moment. Rest in peace Esther Ranzten. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcGK...
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BBC TV's That's Life - Nicholas Winton - 28/02/1988 and 03/07/1988
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New: BERA Job Interview Fund We know the costs of attending a job interview can be a barrier for those on temporary contracts. BERA members can apply for up to £100 towards reasonable interview costs. Applications considered on a rolling basis! www.bera.ac.uk/funding/bera-job-int…
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sir @normanlamb.bsky.social and Dr Sian Williams in discussion at Henley Literary Festival… well worth attending or watching livestream www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/whats-on/?da... You can also watch / listen to both via www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... and www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
‘I now understand how much it matters to many of you that you are prison officers, not guards’ Chartered Psychologist Professor Gail Kinman with her letter to a prison officer. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘I now understand how much it matters to many of you that you are prison officers, not guards’ | BPS
Chartered Psychologist Professor Gail Kinman with her letter to a prison officer.
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T-FΨN (Teaching-Focused University Network) @t-fun.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Please consider submitting your abstract for an individual presentation, workshops, lightning talks, or posters by Monday, October 26th 2027. We offer bursaries to cover conference registration fees fee for undergraduate and postgraduate students. #HigherEd #Teaching #Learning #Equity #Inclusion
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T-FΨN (Teaching-Focused University Network) @t-fun.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📢 Calling all academics, practitioners, educational developers, and students! The 2027 JOINT CONFERENCE for T-FUN and the Oxford Brookes Centre for Research About Learning in Higher Education (REAL-HE) is OPEN FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS. Full information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Call for Papers
Call for Papers Mind the Gaps: Evidence-Based Learning and Teaching for Student and Staff Success 20th - 21st January 2027 | Birmingham, UK The 2027 joint conference of the Teaching-Focused Univers...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's here! Explore now www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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T-FΨN (Teaching-Focused University Network) @t-fun.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
For the full abstract and speaker bio click here: t-fun.co.uk?page_id=104 To join this event, please subscribe to our mailing list by 1700 BST on the day before the seminar (23/9/26). We'll then send you a link to join on the following morning. Subscribe here: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/weba...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Some great stuff coming up in the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Insight Series, including this from @catestarr.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/event/insigh... Find more from Cate in our archive www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Insight Series - Episode Eight: Beyond the Fifty Shades Defence: Media, Sexual Agency and Violence Against Women | BPS
In this episode we will explore findings from The 'Fifty Shades Defence': Media Representations of Sexual Agency and Victim Blaming in the Grace Millane Case.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Have you ever considered writing a letter directly to the person impacted by your research or practice in Psychology? Here's an example www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... …and we'd love to collect and publish more. Please get in touch on psychologist@bps.org.uk with the subject line 'My letter to…'
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What if this thought means I'm bad? | BPS
Clinical Psychologist Marcus Lewton with a letter to the adolescent who is frightened by their own mind.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Student life - a collection www.bps.org.uk/collections/... #FreshersWeek #WelcomeWeek
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Student life | BPS
We gather articles, interviews and more from The Psychologist and Research Digest, on living, learning and growing as a student.
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Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How can psychology make work and workplaces better for people? To mark the start of her BPS presidency, Dr Laura Dean introduces a series of features which explore how psychology can make work fairer, every step of the way #PsychologyMatters. Hear more from Laura 👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/if-we-w...
Quote reads: If we want workplaces to be fairer, it isn't enough to say that we value inclusion or equal opportunity. We need to look at what our systems actually do. Dr Laura Dean, BPS President. Photo of Laura in an office setting.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We’re pleased to welcome Laura as she begins her term as BPS President. “It’s a privilege to serve as your president. I’m very excited about the two years ahead & I’m very much looking forward to working with you all.” Thank you to everyone who stood for election & to all our members who voted.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎉 Join us in welcoming Esther Cohen-Tovee as our new President-Elect for 2026-28. Esther is "Looking forward to meeting members from across the society so that I can hear from you & represent you." Thank you to the other candidates for putting themselves forward & to all our members who voted.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
'A need for validation and belonging' @fitchychris.bsky.social, associate editor for Culture, reviews plays - Who Killed Marilyn? and Cyrano de Bergerac. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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'A need for validation and belonging' | BPS
Chrissie Fitch, associate editor for Culture, reviews plays - Who Killed Marilyn? and Cyrano de Bergerac.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
‘I’ve always believed psychology should also be a discipline of hope’ As @bpsofficial.bsky.social President Dr Roman Raczka ends his term and Dr Laura Dean takes up the mantle, we spoke to them about the role of President, what it involves and the future of psychology. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘I’ve always believed psychology should also be a discipline of hope’ | BPS
As the British Psychological Society President Dr Roman Raczka ends his term and Dr Laura Dean takes up the mantle, Ella Rhodes spoke to them about the role of President, what it involves, and the fut...
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Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Saw these interview jokes on Twitter many years ago and kept them... Twitter was often a joyful place before it went batshit
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Reflections on Psychology… Ankita Guchait, Shirin Yazdian and Serena Joy on what conferences taught them about Psychology. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Reflections on Psychology | BPS
Ankita Guchait, Shirin Yazdian and Serena Joy on what conferences taught them about Psychology.
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bpspes.bsky.social @bpspes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 The programme for the BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference 2026: Emotions in Education in Manchester is now live! Reduced rates for students & Section members: not a member yet? Joining is an easy way to access the lower rate. 🔗 www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho... #BPSPES2026
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Since the summer solstice we have published more than 120 articles and interviews on The Psychologist website. Please do explore, via www.bps.org.uk/psychologist
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The Psychologist | BPS
The magazine of the British Psychological Society - in print and online.
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌟 New blog The first in our 'transition' collection comes from Liam, a young Disability activist who reflects on going from 3 years bedridden to finding his voice. A moving account of living with FND with strong calls to action for EPs. Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/fr... #FND #edpsychs
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BPS Research Digest @researchdigest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Not even canine research escapes a WEIRD fate... Recent work identifies sampling issues in dog psychology research that may limit how well we can generalise findings. Read all about it: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
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Yes, even our dog research is WEIRD | BPS
Recent work identifies sampling issues in canine psychology research that may limit how well we can generalise findings.
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Are your students or kids preparing for university? 🎒📚 Join me as I chat with Jonathan about how school learning differs from university expectations and what skills really make the difference. Perfect for teachers and parents alike! 🔍👩‍🏫 Listen here: changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/why-school-e...
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Are you preparing for the back-to-school season? No child's experience will look the same, but ensuring they feel understood, prepared, and connected can support their transition. Explore more resources: www.bps.org.uk/blog/back-school-tip…
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
How can students develop the self-awareness to truly understand and regulate their own learning processes? 🤔 What role does metacognition play in turning information into knowledge? Listen here: changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/why-school-e...
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Do you have an idea for a book? We're looking for new & innovative ideas for book proposals for the BPS books programme. If you're developing a monograph, edited collection, textbook, professional book or popular science book👇 Chat to us about your project: www.bps.org.uk/news/do-you-...
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Geoff Petty @geoffpetty.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
@mphamner.bsky.social as you are in education www.geoffpetty.com/videos
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Videos on Evidence Based Teaching Methods - Geoff Petty
Geoff Petty author of Teaching Today and Evidence Based Teaching. Teaching methods. Active Learning. Teaching skills, creativity, self assessment and Professional Development. Improving the use of the...
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Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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Chrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Reposting my review to add that this documentary is now available for everyone to stream from www.traumality.com Hope you find it as eye-opening and useful as I did when I first watched it! #Traumality #TonMazzone
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bpspes.bsky.social @bpspes.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
📢 The programme for the BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference 2026: Emotions in Education in Manchester is now live! Reduced rates for students & Section members: not a member yet? Joining is an easy way to access the lower rate. 🔗 www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho... #BPSPES2026
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
‘University needs to be a reflection of where you want to go in future’ Poppy Seberry on what she has considered when applying for university… www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘University needs to be a reflection of where you want to go in future’ | BPS
Poppy Seberry on what she has considered when applying for university…
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
For those getting A-level results and continuing their journey in Psychology, you might appreciate our 'Guide to university life' - which you can also watch in animated form! www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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The Psychologist Guide to… [new] university life | BPS
In 2017 we published The Psychologist Guide to… University Life, 10 evidence-based tips to support new students in settling into university, studying well and looking after their health and finances. ...
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bpspes.bsky.social @bpspes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📢 The programme for the BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference 2026: Emotions in Education in Manchester is now live! Reduced rates for students & Section members: not a member yet? Joining is an easy way to access the lower rate. 🔗 www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho... #BPSPES2026
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations Dr Esther Cohen-Tovee, our next President-Elect! Following a vote of the society's membership, Esther has been elected as President-Elect for 2026-2028. A huge thank you to our members who voted and the candidates who put themselves forward. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/results...
Quote reads: The BPS has an increasingly important contribution to make to its members and to wider society. I look forward to being an ambassador for the sector. Dr Esther Cohen-Tovee, our next BPS President-Elect. Photo of Esther with an off-white graphic surround.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
“Those that apply for PIP should not feel demeaned and deterred from applying” Thank you, Baroness Bennett for highlighting our views that everyone who has been signed off with long-term sickness, deserves support in last night's House of Lords Universal Credit debate.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Who will be the next BPS President-Elect? Have your say. Rainer Kurz shares what matters to him as a candidate for BPS President-Elect. Explore his full statement and find out more about the election before making your choice. Meet the candidates and vote: www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
Quote reads: As President I would champion psychology as a discipline that combines scientific rigour with humane understanding ensuring its relevance and positive impact in a rapidly changing world. Orange BPS election poster quoting Rainer Kurz, President-Elect candidate; voting closes 22 July noon
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
‘I was with students when I found out I had won… it was an emotional experience!’ @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social meets Holly Jackson – winner of the 2026 @bps-dartp.bsky.social Helen Kitching Award (Psychology Teacher of the Year, ages 14-19). www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘I was with students when I found out I had won… it was an emotional experience!’ | BPS
Lyndsey Hayes, Chartered Psychologist, Fellow, and member of the British Psychological Society’s Division for Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology (DART-P), meets Holly Jackson – winner o...
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CPS20lh @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Thanks for the shout out about my interview with Holly as the first @bps-dartp.bsky.social Helen Kitching Teacher of the Year! @psychmag.bsky.social! What an honour it was to meet and interview her! I also interviewed her for the next issue of the @theatp.bsky.social Today magazine!
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Children's health in the UK is in decline. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health's latest State of Child Health report makes for stark and concerning reading. We support its call for greater investment in children's health. Full response: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-sup...
Quote reads: Reducing the gap in health outcomes is much needed and although targets may be helpful in order to meet them the reasons for the inequalities need to be addressed. Dr Rachel Bradley Chair of the BPS Faculty for Children Young People and their Families. BPS and Psychology Matters logos. Photo of girl in classroom resting chin on hand
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Four candidates, one important decision. Voting for BPS President-Elect is now open. Which candidate would you like to see representing the society and championing psychology? Don't miss your chance to have your say. Vote now: www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
BPS election poster: voting open for President-Elect 2026-2028, members vote online with unique code. Closes 22 July at noon.
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Chrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
My latest show review for the BPS is up makes for a heartfelt summer watch! See www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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One person’s irrationality becomes another’s coping mechanism | BPS
Chrissie Fitch (Associate Editor, Culture) on the BBC's 'Small Prophets': a warm and whimsical tale of grief, dementia and magical realism.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
As easy as 1, 2, 3. Voting is now open for the next BPS President-Elect. Who represents the Society over the coming years is up to you, our members. Find out more about the candidates and have your say: www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
Text reads: Vote for President-Elect Members can easily vote online 1 Visit www.mi-vote.com/secure/bps 2 Enter unique voting code that was emailed from MI-Voice 3 Choose who to vote for www.bps.org.uk/elections-2026 Voting closes 22 July noon BPS logo Orange graphic with black and white text and a black corner banner
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BPS Division of Academics, Researchers, & Teachers in Psychology @bps-dartp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Our final conference programme is now live! We have such an exciting range of keynotes, talks, and posters in our line up. We really hope to see you in Lancaster on 22nd and 23rd June! Registration deadline is 8th June - don't miss out! www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers in Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
Using Psychology to Enhance the Learning Environment
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Psychology isn't just about intervention; it's about building the conditions for healthier lives from the very start. Andrew Holliman shares how psychology and higher education can contribute to public health at every level: #PsychologyMatters
Quote reads: There's great value in adopting more preventative approaches to try and stop things from happening, or creating positive outcomes that we'd like to support the development of. Andrew Holliman, Associate Professor and Academic Head of Learning and Teaching. Image of Andrew.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A huge thank you to our volunteers. This #VolunteersWeek, our President Roman Raczka recognises the incredible contributions our members make by giving their time and expertise. Your work makes a real difference; we appreciate it. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/huge-thank-you-our-incredible-volunteers
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
"For many students, controlling food feels like the only thing they can control." Eating disorders are complex emotional coping mechanisms, not "issues with food." Dr. Paul Jenkins shares how teachers can approach vulnerable students with compassion changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/a-teachers-g...
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Psychology in the Classroom: A teacher's guide to eating disorders
As a teenager I knew plenty of girls at school with eating disorders.  As a new teacher I was really worried about how to support any young person who might disclose they had an eating disorder.  In…
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