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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

If you share my disgust at the treatment of Professor Jason Arday some members of the media and academia, please use this link to demand a public enquiry into the events leading to his death.#EdPsychs eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Amazing Conference at Durham University hosted by the Brilliant Professors Joe Elliott and Johny Daniels with inspirational EPs discussing strategic responses to children’s literacy difficulties- great to share visions for next seps with @donnawiggettep.bsky.social and @joannastanbridge.bsky.social

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

What role should education psychologists play in a reformed education system?' We invited Dr Helena Bunn @bps-decp.bsky.social to represent the BPS at a Labour Party Conference panel. Find out about Helena's experience 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/psychol... … #EducationalPsychology #EdPsych

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Details of the long awaited SEND reform could be announced early next week.

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Trainee EPs' Initiative for Cultural Change @tepicc1.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

🎉 TEPICC Reflective Practice Groups are back 🎉 These groups are for Black and Global Majority applicants who have an interview for an Educational Psychology Doctorate course (2026 entry). The Eventbrite link in our bio will be updated w/c 29 December for registration. Remember spaces are limited!

A colourful poster announcing Trainee Educational Psychologists’ Initiative for Cultural Change’s (TEPICC’s) Reflective Practice Groups for Black and Global Majority applicants who have an interview for an Educational Psychology course (2026 entry). Black and/or Global Majority refers to people who are Black, Asian, Arab, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the Global South, and/or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'. The dates for groups are as follows: 9th January 2026; 12th January 2026, 3rd February 2026; 11th February 2026; 20th February 2026; 2nd March 2026. These groups are held online from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

TEPICC can be contacted via email at tepicc1@gmail.com or on X/Twitter and Instagram @tepicc1.

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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Young actors using Shakespeare to show how the current education system demoralises teachers and can fail vulnerable young people made us more determined than ever to bring about change @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps #psychologymatters Intermission Youth Theatre

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Powerful and inspirational messages - Dr Joanna Stanbridge and Dr James Wood - cautioning against polarisation & moral absolutism - advocating we revisit and reaffirm our philosophical orientations "The purpose of revolt is not to dominate or humiliate, but to affirm a common dignity" (Camus, 1951)

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

#DECP2026 #edpsych The powerful voices of Intermission Youth Theatre Company sharing insights into systemic and structural causes of ‘Exclusion’, both social and educational. Utterly brilliant, emotionally engaging- you spoke and we listened! 👏👏👏

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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

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

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

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

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

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 · 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 · 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 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

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 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

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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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

An amazing buzz in the room and important conversations. Collaboration and collective thinking. #DECP2026 #psychologymatters #edpsychs

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

An important opportunity for EPs to share their perspectives and insights into literacy difficulties and how to enable fair and equitable access to literacy support for those with needs 👇🏻 #edpsychs

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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 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 · 18/11/2025

🚨We’re thrilled to introduce our keynote sessions for #DECP2026:Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity 🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

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Division of Educational and Child Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS

Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.

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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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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Listen to Mark Rylance talking about Excluded youtu.be/prTFxPZ_ELY?...

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Mark Rylance on Excluded! from Intermission Youth Theatre

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

A great opportunity for NQEPs and TEPs to share their research journeys #edpsychs sign up here 👇🏻👇🏻

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

A great opportunity for NQEPs and TEPs to share their research journeys #edpsychs sign up here 👇🏻👇🏻

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

"As a family you can be oblivious to the negative influences on social media." Prof Vivian Hill @bps-decp.bsky.social discussing issues around toxic masculinity & the impact of social media on teenagers & families on @bbc5live.bsky.social #PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/news/reflect...

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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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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

So much energy in the room today. Wonderful to be with people making positive plans for embracing the future of the EP profession #edpsychs #decp

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

So much energy in the room today. Wonderful to be with people making positive plans for embracing the future of the EP profession #edpsyc #decp

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Dr Anthea Gulliford - Training for the future @ Psychology Matters Conference #edpsych #decp

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Dr Sue Franklin sharing how she applies positioning theory in her role as PEP and chair of NAPEP. #edpsych #decp

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

George Harris sharing his data about TEP impact on EP Service Delivery @ DECP Psychology Matters Cinference. #edpsych #ioe

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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Amazing and positive energy at the DECP Psychology Matters Conference in London today! #edpsych

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

London councils have seen prices double for the assessments children with special needs require to access care plans – says @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social inews.co.uk/news/education/p...

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Private firms paid 'millions' in SEND cash as cost of child assessments rockets

Impartial news & intelligent debate

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Becky Guthrie @beckyguthrie.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Important considerations about remote assessments and the impact on quality, as well as privatisation of EP work. I always find seeing how the child interacts with the school context to be a valuable piece of information. #EdPsychs inews.co.uk/news/educati...

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Private firms paid 'millions' in SEND cash as cost of child assessments rockets

Taxpayers’ money 'sucked' out of system by agencies poaching educational psychologists to conduct online assessments of children’s needs

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