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We are very pleased to see the breadth of EP work being explored and shared in today's piece by @tesmagazine.bsky.social @ellencph.bsky.social #EPs #SENDreform

22.01.2026 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What educational psychologists really do For many in schools, the day-to-day work of educational psychologists is something of a mystery. Ellen Peirson-Hagger meets one team to hear about the range of support they offer and how schools can m...

β€œOf course, the majority of our work is helping to understand what is happening when things go wrong,” an educational psychologist tells @ellencph.bsky.social. But a better long-term investment β€œis us applying this understanding into preventing problems from presenting in the first place”.

22.01.2026 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The AEP, along with 8 fellow TUC unions - are calling on the government to ensure educators are involved and can contribute our valuable skills at every stage of AI development across education settings.

16.01.2026 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you booked your place for our PositiviTEA conference? it’s a jam packed day of CPD. Watch the video to learn more about Dr Jo Taylor’s session.
Conference Friday, January 23rd. @edpsyched.bsky.social @edpsyched.bsky.social @fionacoley.bsky.social @psychbites.bsky.social @suedpsy.bsky.social

15.01.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for 'MEGAPICKET 3-D' event on January 30, 2026, featuring a speaker at a podium and a crowd of supporters, with text listing support by various unions and organizations like ASLEF and UNISON. The theme focuses on striking against cuts, highlighted by slogans like 'Dump the Cuts' and 'Our skills are the key!'

Promotional graphic for 'MEGAPICKET 3-D' event on January 30, 2026, featuring a speaker at a podium and a crowd of supporters, with text listing support by various unions and organizations like ASLEF and UNISON. The theme focuses on striking against cuts, highlighted by slogans like 'Dump the Cuts' and 'Our skills are the key!'

MEGAPICKET 3-D 30 JANUARY 2026

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»RSVP to join us: bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP

πŸ›οΈBook your accommodation for the night before (first come, first serve): bit.ly/Megapicket3Accomodation

The third dimension is union powerπŸ’₯

#StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket

15.12.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Graphic with bold text saying "We are together against the far right" on a green background.

Graphic with bold text saying "We are together against the far right" on a green background.

🚩 We are supporting the Together Alliance.

πŸ“’ #TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism, build #Solidarity across communities and unite against the far right.

✊ Hope is more powerful than fear.

πŸ”₯ Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk

#GFTU

02.12.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional poster for March Together Against the Far Right, a national demonstration in London on March 28, 2026, featuring bold text over a green and yellow background.

Promotional poster for March Together Against the Far Right, a national demonstration in London on March 28, 2026, featuring bold text over a green and yellow background.

🚨 March #TOGETHER against the far right

✊ National demo | πŸ“… 28 March 2026 | πŸ“ Central London | Together Alliance

🎯 Sign-up here: togetheralliance.org.uk

#GFTU

02.12.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are pleased to welcome Adam Cantwell-Corn to start our day 3 programme, updating members on the important work @tuc.org.uk are doing to support workers in the changing landscape of AI and new technologies in education #AEPConference2025

14.11.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our fantastic panel is in flow!

Join now and listen along - you can submit your questions live.
#AEPConference2025 #Edpsych #educationalpsychology

13.11.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Day 2 has begun!

Thanks for contributing your views to key engagement sessions on pay, capacity & consent and how the AEP can respond to professional issues - wide and varied discussions were had!

Next up - we have our panel discussion on the main stage - starting at 2pm πŸ•‘ #AEPConference2025

13.11.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Speaker news: Max Caine & Fi Coley 
A PositiviTEA picnic of ideas: our favourite practical tools and resources from positive psychology

Speaker news: Max Caine & Fi Coley A PositiviTEA picnic of ideas: our favourite practical tools and resources from positive psychology

Eek! We are really excited to have a slot at our own conference! We’ll be sharing a picnic of all our favourite ideas from #positivepsychology…

What are some of your favourite pos psych frameworks and tools #edpsychs?

#wellbeingwonders2026
Maxine Caine Dr Fiona Coley

12.11.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

For any members who have registered but can't find the link to join, please visit: aepconference2025.com to access the conference!

12.11.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MP @helenhayes.bsky.social, Chair of Education Select Committee is the first keynote to address the #AEPConference2025, speaking on reform of the SEND system & recognising the vital role of EPs in delivering an inclusive education system to ensure the best support for all children and young people.

12.11.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're live! President, David Collingwood opens #AEPConference2025

12.11.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr Riina Richardson has been elected President of the British Society for Medical Mycology. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

β€œThis is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, advocate for our field, unite researchers... and raise public awareness.”

Well done, Riina!

12.11.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get ready! Our online Annual Conference platform is ready for you⭐️

We'll be kicking off at 1pm & have a fantastic range of speakers & workshops to share - including experts from the professional, political & trade union world.

Who's joining us!? πŸ‘‹ #AEPConference25

12.11.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's Day 1 of our @aepsychologists.bsky.social annual conference. Great range of keynotes and webinars exploring Educational Psychology 2025 and beyond.
#EPs

12.11.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great round table discussion at Stormont this evening discussing all things SEN and promoting the range of work EPs can and want to do.

11.11.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

✨Today is the day! Our TEP & Newly Qualified Conference is live online with a great line up of speakers and workshops - as well as opportunities to network.

Who is joining us? #EdPsychs #EP #TraineeEPs

16.10.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 20 of GS role, at GFTU headquarters in Loughborough completing 'Becoming an effective Leader' course
@gftu.org.uk
@aepsychologists.bsky.social

23.09.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

The AEP is proud to be sponsoring today's @edpsy.bsky.social festival of educational psychology!

Or General Secretary @donnawiggettep.bsky.social will be attending and would love to hear from any AEP members joining! #edpsychs

19.09.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽͺWhy psychological practice is inherently political - with @shocktigan.bsky.social

Sean will be talking at 2.50pm at the festival exploring the myth of neutrality in psychological practice.

The festival is *THIS* Friday and there's sill time to get tickets: festival.edpsy.org.uk

#epfest2025

15.09.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
SEND system is at breaking point – Government must act on workforce shortages The Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) welcomes the House of Commons Education Select Committee’s Solving the SEND Crisis report. The report comes just days after the Westminster All Party...

β€œThe Select Committee’s finding that a shortage of Educational Psychologists & other specialist staff is making an already failing system even worse will ring true for our members."

Read the AEP's response to the Education Committee's report on Solving the #SEND Crisis below πŸ‘‡

18.09.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First time Delegate @tuc.org.uk
Congratulations to VP Lisa O'Connor and Mick Dolan EIS for supporting and passing the aep motion to end physical punishment for Children.
@aepsychologists.bsky.social

10.09.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Together, we can send a powerful message to government. Violence has no place in childhood. Every child deserves the same protection from assault as every adult.' #EPOCH #TUC25

08.09.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@aepsychologists.bsky.social
#TUC2025

08.09.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AEP Vice President, Lisa O'Connor moved the AEP motion to
TUC Congress - calling for equal, legal protection of children from physical violence in all UK nations.

#TUC25 #TwitterEPs #EPOC

08.09.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First time delegate at @TUC congress Brighton @aepsychologists.bsky.social
@tuc.org.uk

08.09.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are thrilled to welcome new AEP General Secretary, Donna Wiggett into post this week! Find a message for Donna to members here:

www.aep.org.uk/articles/hel...

05.09.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Come and join the us for A cup of PositiviTEA before the festival. It’s 10 September 4-5. #PositiviTEA #epfest2025 #edpsychs @fionacoley.bsky.social @maxpurpose.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social @edpsydan.bsky.social

03.09.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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