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TEP Emma

@tepemma.bsky.social
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Trainee EP at @IOE_London 2023-2026 My interests are social media use amongst adolescents, exclusion prevention, social psychology and EDI practices in school. All views are my own.

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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
The urge to start your doctoral thesis from scratch at the start of year 3 😆🙃
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
A powerful new piece #PansPandasHour from @edpsy.bsky.social ideal for #EdPsych looking to engage with the @panspandasuk.bsky.social cpd. www.edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pans-and-pandas-emerging-understandings/ @viola-jane.bsky.social @natalieo.bsky.social @lothetep.bsky.social @tepemma.bsky.social
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PANS and PANDAS: emerging understandings - edpsy.org.uk
Each year, October 9th marks PANS PANDAS Awareness Day, time to reflect, raise awareness, and deepen our understanding of two complex and often misunderstood medical conditions. Building on last year’...
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Itsbetteronabike @timinwinchester.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
@pepsmccrea.bsky.social likes to say that "Attention is the gateway to learning". This is a fascinating read about how attention cueing can reduce the impact on learning that is traditionally associated with IQ and SES. hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/m...
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Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue
This is a blog about some of my favourite research findings in the field of attention. They are remarkable studies for their simplicity, the scale of the effect that they find, and the deep philoso…
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Me when I have to do the hoovering
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Lots of reflection this week as I ease back into work - a truly restful break. BRING ON YEAR 3 ❤️🫶🏻
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Searching for participants! If you could please share with your schools I’d be very grateful!
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Five hours travel today for a meeting that lasted 35 mins 🥹🥲
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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
GIVE ME FIVE GOOD REASONS... [why you developed Compassion Focussed training workshops for Educational Psychologists] 1) A time of increased uncertainty As we move towards the release of the Education White Paper, many families and educators are feeling higher levels of anxiety about changes... ⏬
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Is it the time spent or what is being accessed that’s the issue? Even on kids YT with restrictions set I still am surprised by what gets through… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What screen time really does to children's brains
Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
'Worsening' high needs cost pressures, £600 million of 'irregular' grant spending and bumper pay boosts and payouts for senior officials and ministers have been revealed in the Department for Education’s annual report and accounts schoolsweek.co.uk/send-major-i...
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13 things we learned from the DfE's annual accounts
'Worsening' high needs pressures and 'irregular' grant spending flagged in 332-page document
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Pretty sure I only exist in her mind to cup her sweet head in my hands
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Two Sendcos share practical ways to make the start of secondary school more welcoming for students with SEND – from primary visits to creating opportunities to meet support staff
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How to help students with SEND settle in September
From classroom placement to engaging with families, two Sendcos share practical ways to make the start of secondary school more welcoming for students with special educational needs and disabilities
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Gorgeous and enriching time at the summer team day yesterday - behold my creation!
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Treats in the sun
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Dr T Nelson @drtiffanynelson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Grateful to have been interviewed for this article exploring why psychology in schools matters — now more than ever. At a time when political decisions are reshaping the educational landscape, it’s vital that the voices of psychologists are not just heard but embedded in these conversations….1/2
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Despite many many personal challenges this term I passed my second year Viva 🥹 I’m actually quite emotional and celebrating with a Gail’s in the sun
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
My head in the clouds like my portfolio submission date doesn’t exist 🫠
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Hmmm interesting. Will withhold judgement on this one
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
We need to equip students to navigate an uncertain world – and that means 'embedding wellbeing in the very fabric of our education systems', writes @iborganization.bsky.social director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen
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How education must adapt in today’s rapidly changing world
The director-general of the International Baccalaureate says education needs to confront huge social and technological changes, not shy away from them
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Please share far and wide - I’m seeking primary/secondary school staff for doctoral research into sexism
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Eid Mubarak ❤️
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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Can't wait....!
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
I put in the text for my ‘about me’ and asked AI to make it into a poster… one I won’t be sharing with children 😂
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Getting crafty on Canva
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Just applied for my first job as an EP 🥹🫠
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
My face when I’m asked to do a last minute Zoom meeting
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PositiviTEA ☕️💙💖 @positivitea-eps.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Community is everything, come along to our next session Friday 23rd 1-2. It’s a free inclusive space for EP community. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-cup-of-p... @fionacoley.bsky.social @edpsydan.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social @maxpurpose.bsky.social @psychbites.bsky.social @aspenpsychology.bsky.social
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A cup of positiviTEA with Max and Fi
A free community group for EPs to connect, reflect and learn. All welcome.
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
It would be fantastic if we could hear from TEPs from Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham, Tavistock and Cardiff too 🙏🏻 Expressions of interest for our edpsy TEP group close Monday. Please share with your TEP colleagues ☺️👋🏻 #edpsychs #community
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
You know she means business when the flipchart paper comes out. Cognitive overload who?!
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🩷 when I’m no longer a student I’m going to buy all my SENDCOs this book 🩷
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Trainee EPs' Initiative for Cultural Change @tepicc1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
📣 We’re excited to announce our next webinar on Autism, masking and intersectionality with @drtiffanynelson.bsky.social 📣 Tickets available now on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-educat...
Educational psychology webinar poster with turquoise-blue patterned background. The title reads 'Why is Educational Psychology Political Webinar: AUTISM, MASKING & INTERSECTIONALITY: MASKING BLACK AUTISTIC GIRLS IN UK EDUCATION' in bold black text. Speaker is Dr. Tiffany Nelson. The event is scheduled for Thursday 15th May at 6:00PM.
The poster features illustrated silhouettes of diverse Black women and girls across the bottom, including different skin shades and hairstyles, one wearing a hijab and one masculine presenting girl.
The description states: 'Join us for a thought-provoking presentation exploring the intersection of race, gender and neurodiversity. Drawing on Disability Critical Race Theory (DisCrit), this session advocates for systemic change and authentic inclusion.'
In the top left corner is 'Register on Eventbrite' and the TEPICC logo appears in the top right. Contact information is displayed at the bottom with social media handles @TEPICC1 on Twitter/X and Instagram, plus the email TEPICC1@GMAIL.COM.
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Midge @midge.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
When the IT guy takes over my computer remotely
Picture of a translucent hooded, caped, skeleton wrapped around an alarmed looking man seeming to move him involuntarily
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Reading interventions are costly, so how can school leaders ensure they are getting the most out of them? @greeborunner.bsky.social suggests six top tips…
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How to get the most out of your reading intervention
Interventions are costly, so how can school leaders make sure that they are worth the investment? Zoe Enser gives an overview of best practice
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Is there a network for neurodivergent EPs and or TEPs? If not… can someone chat to me about setting one up 👀
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
4. Caroline and Judith talked about the educational experiences of girls on the Autism spectrum edpsy.org.uk/blog/2019/ed...
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Education and girls on the autism spectrum - edpsy.org.uk
A few years ago, trainees would often ask ‘what do we know about girls with autism?’ This led us to...
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The socioemotional skills of teenagers in England are significantly weaker than in other countries, which could damage young people’s job prospects, @thenfer.bsky.social research warns
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Teenagers’ socioemotional skills ‘significantly worse’ in England
Secondary students’ socioemotional skills lag behind those of their international peers but could be strengthened at school, finds research
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Any tips on where to look for EP jobs? 👀 I know how to have fun on a Thursday night
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Dr Jane Park 🎻🏳️‍⚧️ @viola-jane.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/... www.thebraintumourcharity.org/get-involved...
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Celebrating Cleo Postlethwaite TeamCleo
Help Jane Park raise money to support The Brain Tumour Charity
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
The education secretary has warned of 'significant gaps' in specialist provision for pupils with SEND, as new government data suggests the number of pupils in secondary special schools outstrips their capacity by 8,000
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Secondary special schools over-capacity by 8,000, says DfE
Education secretary warns of 'significant gaps' in provision for pupils with SEND
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Some excellent resources and teacher CPD here from VotesforSchools based on themes from Netflix’s recent show Adolescence hello.votesforschools.com/adolescence
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Addressing incel culture, knife crime & the online world in the classroom
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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Gareth Southgate is completely brilliant on the Dimbleby lecture. Exactly the sort of role model we need for our boys - compassionate, authentic and deeply understands the issues driving young men toward Tate et al.
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
My passion project is ready ⭐️ three years in the making Please share my thesis project amongst your networks - I’m seeking primary/secondary teachers of PHSEE and curriculum leads for reflective group sessions on sexism
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, alexithymia and neurodivergence. Just a little reminder that words matter 🖤
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
A quiet half term needed with some thesis dabbling and lots of sleep ⚡️✨💙
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Dr Jane Park 🎻🏳️‍⚧️ @viola-jane.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Going to put this helpful reminder out there for you, dear reader, and for me - keep coming back to it! #EdPsychs 🩵
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
A lovely end to the week celebrating a new cohort of MeLSA trainees! We made a PATH together outlining their ambitions and hopes for the year ahead. ⭐️✨
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Why does this feel forever ago 🥹🥹
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
💥Trainee psychologists and students get 40% off tickets to our 'edpsy hosts' events - £18 instead of £30 Join us on 11th February, with Dr Jemma Carter, to explore the use of the Applied Trauma Responsive Classroom Model More info and booking here: edpsy.org.uk/event/using-... #edpsychs #edusky
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Literature review planning with sticky notes and markers - really leaning into my learning style 😂
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TEP Emma @tepemma.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Must be an early years day! Can’t wait for this one
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