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Dr Cynthia Pinto
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Educational Psychologist. Academic tutor, UCL IOE. Committee Member, BPS DECP. Trustee, Intermission Youth Theatre. All views my own
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10d
@bpsofficial.bsky.social #decp2026 #blueskyeps

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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 · 10d
Are you a TEP or a Newly Qualified EP who would like to present at the DECP conference on 8th & 9th January 2026?

💫 We have FOUR bursary places available if you are presenting.

📆 Apply by 30.10.25 by selecting the bursary application option when submitting your abstract.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19d
Professional Renewal, Inspiring Hope

💫A fantastic & inspiring DECP conference!

🤲EPs new to the profession and those who’ve been around longer, in private & LA practice,united in one share aim: to apply psychology at all levels of the education system to support the best possible outcomes for CYP.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 19d
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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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · 19d
@vivianedpsy.bsky.social and Gavin Morgan introducing the JPLG conference on the bright future for the EP profession #DECP #ioe #edpsy
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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · 19d
@vivianedpsy.bsky.social drawing conclusions from the research she conducted with George #ioe #edpsy
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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · 19d
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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 20d
George Harris sharing his data about TEP impact on EP Service Delivery @ DECP Psychology Matters Cinference. #edpsych #ioe
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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · 19d
Fantastic research George. Your work will change perceptions of the contribution that TEPs make to the profession.
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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 20d
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 · 20d
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 · 20d
Dr Anthea Gulliford - Training for the future @ Psychology Matters Conference #edpsych #decp
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · Aug 5
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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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Becky Guthrie @beckyguthrie.bsky.social · Aug 4
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

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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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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Aug 1
Full article: Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs, with Dr Hui Jun Ho and Dr Cynthia Pinto
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Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs
Friendships are important for well-being, but scant research has focused on the friendships of those with complex communication needs (CCN). This study explored how parents and teachers facilitate ...
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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · Jul 20
#edpsychs
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Kim Johnson MP @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social · Mar 12
Honoured to be joined by an esteemed panel - grateful for their invaluable insights & to all who attended.

We heard from experts including Bernard Coard, Leslie Thomas KC, Prof. Christine Callender, Dr Cynthia Pinto, and members of No More Exclusions, Roger King & Sara Bafo.

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Kim Johnson MP @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social · Mar 12
It’s time for truth, justice & a full public inquiry into the ESN scandal. We must confront this national disgrace & demand systemic change in education.

No child must ever again be failed by an education system that should empower, not exclude.

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Kim Johnson MP @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social · Mar 12
Last night, I hosted an important discussion in Parliament on the ESN scandal & systemic racism in education, with Leigh Day.

Titled 'Justice for Educationally Subnormal Survivors – Racism in Education: From Coard and Beyond', we examined past & ongoing injustices.

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Becky Guthrie @beckyguthrie.bsky.social · May 30
The DECP are seeking new TEP reps for their TEP Voice group. I’ve been in this supportive and impactful group for a while (now as a newly qual. rep). We are consulted on a range of topics such as reviewing key papers, TEP inclusion, and presenting at events 🤩 #EdPsychs @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · Apr 13
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Left speechless | BPS
The psychological toll of living in a warzone is causing children in Gaza to lose their ability to communicate, writes Sarah Dawood, editor at Index on Censorship.
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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · Mar 27
UK child poverty numbers reach a record high #EdPsychs Truly horrendous that so many children are slipping into poverty
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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · Mar 12
Thanks Kim and Fran at Leigh Day for all you are doing to raise awareness of the ESN scandal. EPs will play their part to ensure that the same mistakes are never repeated. @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Kim Johnson MP @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social · Mar 12
Last night, I hosted an important discussion in Parliament on the ESN scandal & systemic racism in education, with Leigh Day.

Titled 'Justice for Educationally Subnormal Survivors – Racism in Education: From Coard and Beyond', we examined past & ongoing injustices.

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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · Feb 7
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Dr Melernie Meheux explains how to build resilience in children www.bps.org.uk/news/childre...
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · Jan 16
"Early and effective psychological interventions are a key part of the solution." Dr Roman Raczka

We've written an open letter to Sir Tony Blair in response to recent comments he has made around mental health treatment.

Roman's full response: www.bps.org.uk/news/open-letter-sir-tony-blair
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · Jan 17
"EPs, many of whom have had three years of doctoral training, are unable to apply the skills."

@dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social on the challenges #EdPsychs face after survey findings and hopes for their future.

👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/ive-heard-cases-where-people-have-waited-two-or-three-years-see-ep
Quote reads - If you work with children early, and you can put the right support into place and then those needs do not get entrenched. Dr Cynthia Pinto, Educational psychologist and UCL IOE tutor. Photo of two children in a classroom. Psychology Matters logo BPS logo.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · Jan 6
⏳The countdown is on….

2️⃣Two days till the 2025 DECP online TEP conference. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...

3️⃣Three days till the 2025 DECP Annual conference in Manchester. cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...

Can’t wait to see you there!

#blueskyeps #edpsychs
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