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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Nurture Conference 2025 Very excited for a day of learning and indeed nurturing!

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Educational Research Centre @ercirl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The Educational Research Centre in collaboration with the National Educational Psychological Service of the Department of Education and Youth today launched the ‘Measúnú agus Diagnóisic Litearthachta don Iarbhunscoil – Gaeilge’ (MDLI-G) test. #edchatie #edchat

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Cork Safety Alerts @corksafetyalerts.com · 21/08/2025

Turn2Me offers free counselling for students & parents as Leaving Cert results released; reminds that many paths lead to success. csalert.ie/45tNAbQ

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Turn2Me Urges Perspective as Leaving Certificate Results Released

Turn2Me offers free counselling for students & parents as Leaving Cert results released; reminds that many paths lead to success.

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 21/08/2025

Are you a student or parent navigating the CAO this year? Our Classroom to College newsletter is the perfect guide to keep you on track of what comes next. The latest edition covers how to unwind ahead of Leaving Cert results day www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Attended the 1st Annual Conference with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland (FASD) @fasdireland.bsky.social today! Honoured to speak at a breakout session with Louis Mulqueen, Principal of Rice College and to be joined by Jacob, who lives with FASD. Discussed the role of NEPS in schools

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The Literacy Association of Ireland’s biannual publication ‘Literacy News’ is ready to read now! Lots of fabulous insights, ideas, and inspiration for sparking (/maintaining!) the joy of reading Please do share with anyone who might be interested ✨ #EdChatIe 💜 📖 👉🏻 heyzine.com/flip-book/74...

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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

The Easter holidays are here, so I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Just **repost** this post to have a chance to win. The winner will be selected 19th April.

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Dyslexia Ireland @dyslexiaireland.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Attend our Dyslexia Course for Parents, which begins on the 14th May 2025. The course aims to equip parents of dyslexic children with key information and practical strategies they need to support their children. Find out more. ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/dysle...

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

An exciting new Educational Psychology Doctorate professional training programme being set up in Ireland - now hiring. #EdPsychs

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Catriona O’Toole @catrionaotoole.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🚨Excited to announce we are recruiting a Professor in Educational Psychology at @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social @MUpsychdept to lead our new Professional Doctorate. Four other permanent f/t and p/t posts in EdPsych also advertised. my.corehr.com/pls/nuimrecr...

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Great opportunity here to get ‘Relate’ sustained support from the NCSE - relationship focused ways of supporting children’s behavioural needs. #edchatie padlet.com/NCSEIE/infor...

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Information about NCSE Relate Sustained Support

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Great to hear from Dr Abi @psychedmum.bsky.social on talking to young people about harmful online content "our culture hugely impacts on our perception and expectations of how we should communicate and what we feel are appropriate relationships" www.bps.org.uk/news/welsh-c... #edpsychs

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Welsh Chartered psychologist shares top tips for discussing toxic online views with children | BPS

"We all have a role in creating a society and conditions that are optimal for healthy child and brain development," says Dr Abi Wright

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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Happy Friday all 🥳 I’m getting ready for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟  Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND #edpsychs

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Very excited to be hosting a session on how NEPS can support children with FASD in schools. #Edchatie

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Dr Dan Cumber @dancumber.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I always bear this in mind, as to me it's a key tenet of Educational and Child Psychology. Similar to our family sayings of: "A stitch in time saves nine" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Creating meaningful belonging, and "mattering" is so vital. #edpsychs #reflections

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Important thread on Reading Recovery

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Trina Golden @trinagolden.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Their upcoming symposium with Jan Hasbrouck is well worth signing up for for anyone interested #Edchatie #EdShareie

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Can I introduce the Coventry Grid on Autism vs Attachment Problems? So many of our children have adverse experiences & sometimes that can be mistaken for Autism (can co-occur) but it can be so helpful to reflect more when wondering what’s going on? #EdChatIE www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sites/defaul...

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I think a massive opportunity for children with additional needs would be to scrap the Friday spelling test. I cannot emphasise the amount of anticipatory anxiety and stress this can cause our children who (in a lot of cases) don’t benefit from it. Often they have memory difficulties. #EdChatIE

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I think there can be a bit of a preoccupation with labelling at times (ducks for cover) - esp to the detriment of putting in supports, relationship building &evidence based interventions in place based on the child’s needs as they present. Chdrn exist within systems&they often need change. #edchatie

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A real opportunity can present when schools learn how to work flexibly and use SET support in a way that meets the child where they’re at. EG if a child is reluctant to come to school, can they assign someone to be a ‘one good adult’ to build a rapport with them & increase feeling safe. #EdChatIE

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

If all staff could consider the impact of stress through a psychological lens both on themselves and on our children with additional needs - it would help hugely in trying to understand some behaviours that challenge. Helpful NEPS course here: #EdChatIE elearning.education.ie/browse/neps/...

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Wellbeing - Introducing a Trauma Informed Approach: The Stress Factor – Getting the Balance Right - NEPS

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Trina Golden @trinagolden.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

#Edchatie meeting this evening starts in less than 2 hours, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Organise your mug of tea / glass of wine / dinner and be ready to flex your typing fingers on the topic of additional needs in Irish education. What are the barriers? What are the opportunities? Come have a chat!

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Fascinating podcast, I’ve really enjoyed learning about LEANS. Will definitely be recommending this to school staff.This is the second of two podcasts. @psychbites.bsky.social #cpd #neurodiversity @positivitea-eps.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1Fti...

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Ep.17 Part 1 Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) - Dr Alyssa M Alcorn

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Monday 24th, 8.30-9.30 - #edchatie is back with @trinagolden.bsky.social hosting on the topic 'Supporting additional needs in Irish schools and opportunities'. All welcome: no sign-up needed.

#EdChatie on Bluesky
All sessions on Monday evenings, 8.30-9.30pm.

Jan 13th:
How can Ireland address its teacher recruitment and retention crisis? Host: @humphreyjones.bsky.social

Jan 27th:
AI in Irish education. Host: @john-hurley.bsky.social

Feb 10th:
Cognitive Science in Irish education. Host: @patjburke.bsky.social

Feb 24th:
Supporting additional needs in Irish schools: barriers and opportunities. Host: @trinagolden.bsky.social

Mar 10th:
Leadership in Irish schools: challenges and opportunities. Host: @joerolston.bsky.social

Mar 24th:
ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders. Host: @codiel1cory@bsky.social

April 7th:
Leaving Certificate reform: pros and cons. Host: @sccenglish.bsky.social

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I am hosting a breakout session on how NEPS can support students with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in school! Join us and further the conversation on this under recognised condition affecting children in nearly every school in Ireland. #EdChatIE

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

NEPS’ Introducing a Trauma Informed Approach Self paced online course. #edchatie www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=ht...

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

NEW Self paced online training in FRIENDS for life emotional resilience programme in upper primary (7-12). #edchatie Access here: www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=ht...

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

NEW NCSE Relate resource - A regulation first approach to reframing behaviour. A much needed lens for supporting children. #Edchatie ncse.ie/wp-content/u...

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FASD Ireland @fasdireland.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to let you know that we are holding our first national conference - 'FASD in Ireland' on Thursday 22nd May - 10am - 4pm in Ennis. We will be providing details of our amazing Speakers soon. Register your interest here: fasdireland.ie/conference

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FASD Ireland

FASD Ireland is a social enterprise not-for-profit for anyone on the island of Ireland who has a connection to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. FASD Ireland has three core aims: Prevention of FASD, R...

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Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The overnight charts for #StormÉowyn are concerning as the high resolution models show damaging gusts across the country and this could be the worst storm we have seen in years. More later.

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Cavan has loads to offer - so much to see and do yet once you go below the midlands axis, people tell you they’ve never been! Never ceases to amaze me. #VisitCavan

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

NEART - mental health supports by Jigsaw in partnership with NEPS is launching in post primary schools. Programmes and resources available to all school staff and parents/guardians. #edchatie jigsaw.ie/neart/

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NEART | Classroom resources | Jigsaw.ie

Jigsaw’s mental health supports for post-primary schools

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The remuneration for psychological assessments completed in schools by private Psychologists has substantially increased. This may be of interest to newly qualified Psychologists or Health Service Psychologists on part time contracts.

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

As term starts, lots ahead for educators in Ireland to discuss in the revived #EdChatie sessions on every second Monday evening. More details: www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati... Many thanks to all who are hosting, and pls repost.

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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Sensory Strategies: Nurturing Self-Regulation in Schools (5-Part Webinar Series) DATES: See poster TIMES: 7.00PM - 8.30PM VENUE: ONLINE VIA ZOOM Target Audience: Suitable for Primary and Post-Primary teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Primary Reading Simplified: Theory into Practice Dates: Wednesday 26th February, 5th, 12th & 19th March 2025 Time: 7 - 8 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Primary teachers and school leaders Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

The SCERTS Model – An Introduction DATES: TUESDAY - 4TH, 25TH FEBRUARY & 11TH MARCH 2025 TIMES: 7.00PM - 8.30PM VENUE: ONLINE VIA Target audience: See poster Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Teaching Literacy to Learners with Complex Needs Webinar Series Dates: Thursdays 13th & 27th February, 6th & 13th March 2025 Time: 7 - 8 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Please see poster below Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Welcome @traleeesc.bsky.social! Glad my nudge worked! Follow them to see a great range of trainings for school staff. #edchatie

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Dr Michelle McMahon @mmcmahonep.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Happy to do the work of the NCSE here because these resources are excellent and everyone in education needs to see them and get them in to their school. #edchatie x.com/ncseirl/stat...

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