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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Mar 26

We go again next year with our head held high!🩷🫠 trying to have a self care night xx

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Mar 7

I agree!! Thank you, you too. Fingers crossed for us both 🍀🤞🏼

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you @maxpurpose.bsky.social @viola-jane.bsky.social 👏🏼🩷

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Mar 7

A lovely Friday afternoon spent reflecting on gratitude @positivitea-eps.bsky.social ✨ The perfect reminder to stay positive after doctorate interviews, plus a lovely catch-up with a familiar face @sopheldertep.bsky.social! #EdPsychs #PositivITEA

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · Mar 3

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

Look after yourself. Be gentle with yourself. This too will pass 🧡

Picture by Emily Coxhead

#kindness #positivity #belief

When you’re feeling overwhelmed and there’s so much to do. The world feels a mess and your house does too. All we can do is take a day at a time, as everyone says, it’ll all be fine. Picture by Emily Cox head. Black writing on a white background.

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 27

Sunrises / sunsets and a bit of warmth! ✨

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 27

I’d love this! I use therapeutic letters in EBSA cases. In situations where I visit and the YP doesn’t yet feel safe or comfortable enough to engage with me directly or share their voice, I find that writing a therapeutic letter can be a valuable approach 🩷

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 15

Thanks Emma! I’ll have a browse now 👀

Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 15

It’s my first year applying! I’ve also heard back from 2/3. It is so so brutal, hope you are keeping well 😊🩷

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Jan 15

🌟New blog

In our first blog of 2025, Ali introduced the BASE model - an evidence-based and flexible framework to support inclusive practice in schools.

Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/th...

#edpsychs - please like and share

#inclusion #belonging #autonomy #relationships #equity

Quote from the piece, "When different parts of the ecosystem are in balance...all parts are likely to thrive"

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 15

Sounds brill ! I love the idea of your talking stones set ☺️

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 15

I’ve planned to do it with one of the YP transitioning back to mainstream after permanent exclusion. So going to focus on the positives, their skills and aspirations/hopes for the future 💭

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 15

Thank you! I love yours. Also thanks @fionacoley.bsky.social for remembering 🩷 I’m going to have a look around this weekend!

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 15

#EdPsychs Does anyone have recommendations for bead sets to use in ‘Beads of Life’ sessions? Looking for a set with a variety 😊

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Jan 14

This is a really important thematic review being carried out by Ofsted. Good to see that the voices of children and their families are also being captured, in addition to education professionals.

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Jan 14

#Ofsted inspectors will speak to schools and families this spring to find out why children with SEND are not in schools and how their needs are being met

Ofsted to investigate why pupils with SEND are leaving education

Reviews will focus on pupils not in school, those receiving a part-time education and those who are severely absent

www.tes.com

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · Jan 14

Here is the link to TEP talks created by our Year 1 trainees on key topics open.spotify.com/show/4Wc0Fs4...

TEP Talks

Podcast · Soton Ed Psy · Episodes of this podcast are created by Year 1 Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs) studying on the Southampton University Educational Psychology Doctorate. Each year, thr...

open.spotify.com

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 13

Had a lovely long snowy weekend in Berlin ❄️

Now it’s back to work, planning direct support for young people transitioning from a pupil referral unit back to mainstream 🧩 #edpsychs

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Jan 13

Signed up! 👏🏼

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Sophie Elder @sopheldertep.bsky.social · Jan 13

Year 1 Sheffield TEPs are delivering our research projects online 22nd January… this is an open event great for all practitioners, TEPs, AsEPs and aspiring EPs. here is the link to register docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #edpsychs #educationalpsychology

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Dec 14

The story of Mud Boy is a 10 minute read. It helps children to understand what bullying is, how it might feel to be bullied, and the importance of telling someone if it happens. There are some great read-throughs on YouTube. This one is particularly good… youtu.be/AtG0ZBWKGGY?...

"MUD BOY" A story about Bullying , presented by Brenda Sewell

YouTube video by Mrs. Sewell's Storytime

youtu.be

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Dr Jane Park 🎻🏳️‍⚧️ @viola-jane.bsky.social · Jan 12

Fab sketchnote from amazing @haypsych.bsky.social on the transtheoretical model of change - such a helpful lens in EP work #EdPsychs

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Ellie Makri @elliemakri.bsky.social · Jan 12

This inspirational story of an educational journey, that started at a PRU but ended with a DPhil from Oxford, is food for thought around closing doors, systemic injustice and second chances:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

#edpsychs

BBC Radio 4 - Life Changing, Excluded

Marginalised his whole life, aged 24, Tier demands a reckoning with the education system.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Klidoscpe Educational Psychology Services @klidoscpeeps.bsky.social · Dec 6

We absolutely love these infographics Surrey EPS have been putting together and did not want #Espsychs & #Edusky to miss out on them!

So... With the permission of Surrey EPS we will be sharing one of their AMAZING Infographics each Friday so you can make use of them 😍

#EmotionCoaching

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Dec 8

Becoming an AsEP at 24 came with a lot of feelings, especially imposter syndrome. Now 25 and applying for the doctorate I feel a lot more confident in myself. I really resonate with the younger generation. Like Licia, I see my age as a strength in my practice! #edpsychs ✨

The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · Dec 6

Licia Hitching was 22 and Kelly Allison was 45 when they began their Assistant Psychologist journeys. They reflect on the role age plays in their professional practice.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Age and the Assistant Psychologist – does it matter? | BPS

Licia Hitching was 22 and Kelly Allison was 45 when they began their Assistant Psychologist journeys. They reflect on the role age plays in their professional practice.

www.bps.org.uk

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Morgan Johnston @morganljohnston99.bsky.social · Nov 26

Can I be added please 🙋🏼‍♀️

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