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epssouthend.bsky.social
Q&A Time!
Got questions about becoming an Educational Psychologist?
Join Year 2 Trainee EP Jasmine on Instagram Wed 28 Jan, 9–12pm for answers!
Follow @southendeps and send your questions!
#EducationalPsychology #TraineeEP #QandA #PsychologyCareers #AskAnEP
"A bright, colourful graphic with a turquoise background and pink accents. At the top, bold black text reads 'Q&A TIME.' Below, a pink box with black shadow contains the text: 'Ask a Trainee Educational Psychologist anything!' Underneath, a white box with black shadow says: 'Year 2 TEP, Jasmine, will be answering your questions on Instagram on Wednesday 28th January 2026, 9–12pm.' The Instagram handle '@southendeps' appears in a pink oval near the bottom. In the lower right corner, there is a circular photo of a person sitting outdoors at a green table with a scenic background."
January 14, 2026 at 8:45 AM
suedpsy.bsky.social
Great to see ex Southampton trainees sharing their research 😀 Thanks Anna.
annaburnett.bsky.social Anna Burnett @annaburnett.bsky.social · 5d
Really enjoyed presenting my thesis research on Boys’ Views of Peer-on-Peer Abuse at the DECP conference last week.

Particularly enjoyed the discussion afterwards - thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas.

@bps-decp.bsky.social @suedpsy.bsky.social @timinwinchester.bsky.social
Dr Anna Burnett presenting at the DECP conference
January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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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
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#blueskyeps
January 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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bps-decp.bsky.social
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
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January 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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bps-decp.bsky.social
‘Structural inequalities and oppressive assumptions within the education system harm human dignity’

‘Seeing oneself reflected and represented in the values and aspirations of the school system is indispensable for the development and preservation of self-esteem and dignity’.
bps-decp.bsky.social bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10d
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.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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bps-decp.bsky.social
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
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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timinwinchester.bsky.social
“Influencers are excellent at making ideas visible but poor at making behaviours habitual”. Ed Psych is often about behaviour change so this is important and relevant
stuff from @didau.bsky.social linked to another blog by @mrarobbins.bsky.social

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Is the 'myth of the influencer' really a myth?
A response to Adam Robbins' critique of seed groups.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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maxpurpose.bsky.social
So generous of @edpsy.bsky.social to give away 10 pairs of trainee tickets for our Wellbeing Wonders conference.
#TEPs why not complete the survey to enter the draw? @suedpsy.bsky.social @donnawiggettep.bsky.social @psychbites.bsky.social @fionacoley.bsky.social @positivitea-eps.bsky.social
edpsy.bsky.social edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Dec 10
📢 Calling ALL Trainee EPs

Give us your views about edpsy, and win one of 10 pairs of buddy tickets to the 2026 PositiviTEA Conference

We want to enhance and build on what we do for TEPs and your views can help!

More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/tr...

#PositiviTEA #edpsychs
December 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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educatedguesspod.bsky.social
🌟Episode 4 out now!

So - what can ice hockey teach us about resilience?

In this episode we waffle about share endeavours, cultural and joyful curricula, Neo-liberal views about resilience, halloween and singing at the cinema 😆

Listen/watch now: open.spotify.com/episode/23ep...

#edpsychs
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November 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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drjamesdaviesbskys.bsky.social
I don't think "mental health conditions are being over-diagnosed" but that "real suffering is being over-medicalised". These are very different things. The former tries to justify cutting support, but the latter does not: it acknowledges real suffering but asks for different (psychosocial) provision
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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allisonmaster.bsky.social
🚨New OPEN-ACCESS publication alert! 🚨 "The Role of Stereotypes in Gender Development and Disparities" in Annual Review of Developmental Psychology with @poojaroy0514.bsky.social @lucaspbutler.bsky.social @patelkhushboo.bsky.social and Sydney Baker.
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The Role of Stereotypes in Gender Development and Disparities
Learning about the social world, including gender, is a key developmental task of childhood. Children learn about gender stereotypes from their second year of life, and those stereotypes can shape the...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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soulsoothing.bsky.social
Trainee EPs, Assistant EPs, and anyone doing academic writing. This is a must read.

TLDR: predatory journals are publishing AI written fake systematic reviews of "paper shaped objects" with fake AI "reference shaped lists" Multiple self referenced layers of hallucinated rubbish. #posttruth
cfiesler.bsky.social Dr. Casey Fiesler @cfiesler.bsky.social · Dec 5
Let me tell you a story. Perhaps you can guess where this is going... though it does have a bit of a twist.

I was poking around Google Scholar for publications about the relationship between chatbots and wellness. Oh how useful: a systematic literature review! Let's dig into the findings. 🧵
The Psychological Impact of Digital Isolation: How AI-Driven Social Interactions Shape Human Behavior and Mental Well-Being Felix Eling 3697-3705 Apr 30, 2025 Education The Psychological Impact of Digital Isolation: How AI-Driven Social Interactions Shape Human Behavior and Mental Well-Being Felix Eling Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Gulu College of Health Sciences, Gulu City, Northern Uganda DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.90400265 Received: 13 March 2025; Revised: 22 March 2025; Accepted: 25 March 2025; Published: 30 April 2025 ABSTRACT The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in social interactions has transformed how humans experience companionship, communication, and mental well-being. This review examines the psychological impact of AI-driven social interactions, focusing on virtual assistants, AI chatbots, and digital companions. It explores the benefits, risks, and ethical concerns associated with AI companionship. A systematic review methodology was employed, detailing inclusion criteria, databases searched, and analysis techniques. Findings suggest that while AI can offer emotional relief and support, over-reliance may disrupt real-world social bonding. Ethical concerns such as data privacy, emotional manipulation, and regulatory gaps are highlighted. The study underscores the need for balanced AI integration in human socialization. The study also addresses gaps in previous literature by examining AI’s influence on different demographic groups and cultural contexts.
December 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
suedpsy.bsky.social
"Belonging depends on access to the language that makes the group’s world intelligible." A thought-provoking piece on belonging and language. #edpsychs
didau.bsky.social David Didau @didau.bsky.social · Dec 3
NEW The psychology of belonging
Psychology explains why children want to belong. It cannot explain what they must inherit in order to do so. Belonging is linguistic as much as it is emotional.
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The psychology of belonging
Why belonging in schools depends on entry into the conceptual world of academic language, not merely on connection or recognition
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December 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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tepicc1.bsky.social
🎉 we’re so excited to be welcoming our new joiners on Wednesday 3rd December (6:30pm to 7:30pm) 🎉

Don’t forget to email or DM us for the meeting details 😊
tepicc1.bsky.social Trainee EPs' Initiative for Cultural Change @tepicc1.bsky.social · Nov 5
New (academic) year, new us (same mission) 💅🏿💅🏼💅🏾💅🏻

#TEPICC are back and looking for new members!

We’re a collective of TEPs committed to challenging oppression and pushing anti-racism in our doctoral training and practice.

Join us and let’s keep learning, unlearning and transforming together 🌱
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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timinwinchester.bsky.social
This is a great listen from @acamh.bsky.social #MindTheKids podcast, about the impact of poverty on childhood development. They talk about factors that can shape and support cognitive resilience, at systemic as well as within-child level. open.spotify.com/episode/3ctD...
S4 Ep2: Mind the Kids - Income(ing): Poverty and Resilience
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November 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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eikofried.bsky.social
70 teaspoons placed in tearooms around the institute & observed weekly over 5 months. 80% of spoons disappeared; spoon halflife~81 days. Communal room halflife lower than in specific labs. 250 spoons annually required to maintain 70 spoon population.

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The case of the disappearing teaspoons: longitudinal cohort study of the displacement of teaspoons in an Australian research institute
Objectives To determine the overall rate of loss of workplace teaspoons and whether attrition and displacement are correlated with the relative value of the teaspoons or type of tearoom. Design Longitudinal cohort study. Setting Research institute ...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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shocktigan.bsky.social
Really pleased to announce our first set of speakers, with more exciting announcements to come.

It’s guaranteed to be a great day, accessible to all.

I look forward to seeing you there!☺️

#edusky
#edpsychs
#psychology
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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portsmouthepteam.bsky.social
Parents and Carers of Portsmouth: this is a free community event delivered by a range of mental health services, including one of our EPs Dr Issy Cone. Lots of interesting and informative workshops including neurodiversity, anxiety and EBSNA. Plz share with your networks 🙏🏼 #edpsychs #edusky
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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vivianedpsy.bsky.social
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
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
suedpsy.bsky.social
This is a really good opportunity to share your research in a safe friendly environment. SSRPs too. Go for it!
bps-decp.bsky.social bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · Nov 8
📣Calling all TEPs and NQEPs!

🌟The DECP TEP online conference is a brilliant opportunity to share your research, from projects to your doctoral thesis and everything in between.

📆You have till 28th Nov to get your submissions in.

www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-t...

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November 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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classroompsych.bsky.social
@edpsydan.bsky.social and I laugh about ice hockey, shared endeavours, cultural curricula, neo-liberal views of resilience, and singing at the cinema.

Honestly, recording a podcast shouldn't be this much fun.
What can ice hockey teach us about resilience?
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November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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edpsy.bsky.social
🌟New blog post

Does consultation leave EPs ready to meet the challenges we face in 2025? From rampant inequality and austerity to exclusionary politics.

How do we ensure our practice isn't just all talk?

Sean considers this and more in this excellent read: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/al...

#edpsychs
November 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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timinwinchester.bsky.social
This is such a rich piece of half term reading from @carlhendrick.substack.com. Scaffolding is more complex than it might first appear. The contingency rule is hopelessly reductive, and instead tutors must make "uncertain judgements" about support #edpsychs
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We Need to Talk About Scaffolding
A new replication challenges the evidence behind one of education’s core ideas.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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bps-decp.bsky.social
🥁 Registration for the 2025 TEP conference is now OPEN!

🌟The event is a great opportunity to meet fellow TEPs, learn about the latest developments in educational psychology & hear inspiring talks

📆 Submit for a presentation by 28.11.25

www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-t...

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October 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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drsorayakhanna.bsky.social
I've started sharing reflections on instagram through "EdPsych Corner" about neuroaffirming social connections and wanted to share here too, starting with how I love this quote. Belonging isn't just about being there, it's about being valued, noticed & able to take part in ways that feel authentic 💫
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October 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM