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The government has unveiled its Schools White Paper which aims to support children in the SEND system. It aims to address the longstanding challenges with the SEND system, but raises questions about how new levels of support will operate in practice. 👉 bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds…
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📚How can we best tackle children’s literacy difficulties? 💥A unique opportunity to join a FREE conference hosted by Durham University to translate research into policy & practice Details & registration here durhamuniversity.qualtrics.c… #twittereps @BPSOfficial @JulianElliott11
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New @TheIFS report reveals current provision for children with SEND is becoming increasingly costly and failing to deliver for those who need it. Hear from our @DECPOfficial Chair 👉 bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds…
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Joanna Stanbridge and James Wood delivering their inspiring and timely workshop on Bringing radical calm to the eye of the storm: A framework for collegiate progress in an era of polarisation. #DECP2026 #twittereps #psychologymatters
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Lata Ramoutar & Anita Soni’s brilliant workshop: Reflecting on the Intersection of Professional and Personal Identity: Building Culturally Responsive Practice &Challenging Inequity in Educational Psychology Practice. Introducing a new model for thinking & reflexivity.
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Joanna Stanbridge & Marc Pescod’s fantastic workshop on Perspectives & Experiences of Young People Experiencing Homelessness including Alice Wardman & Savannah Jerome’s excellent research. Lots of discussion about literacy for PfA; developing a sense of belonging & community
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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
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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.
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Dr Catherine Kelly’s incredibly thought-provoking session on the ways conceptualisations of language impact on the ways that we work with young people whose families speak more than one language. Really helpful reelections and a useful framework to think it through.
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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 using drama, in particular Shakespeare, has had such a positive impact on their lives.
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RT @DECPOfficial: Prof Stephen Gorard on how structural divergences in the education system create inequality from the moment children ente…
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