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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · 1d

More trainee research from Southampton: Exploring autistic females’ experiences of diagnosis in adolescence: What difficulties are faced during the post-diagnosis period and what support could be provided? #edpsychs blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2025...

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · 1d

The effectiveness of Nurture Groups at supporting social and emotional outcomes: a systematic review another great addition to the blog. Have a read #edpsychs blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2025...

The effectiveness of Nurture Groups at supporting social and emotional outcomes: a systematic review (2025) | University of Southampton Educational Psychology research blog

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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 4d

There is nearly a month left to get your submissions in for your #DECP2026 presentations. Deadline is 03.11.25

Don’t forget to check out the bursary option if you’re a Trainee EP or a nearly qualified EP (within 2 years of qualification) who would like to present!

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The Educated Guess Podcast @educatedguesspod.bsky.social · 8d

🎙️ Episode 2 now live!

A special episode here recorded live at the @edpsy.bsky.social festival of educational psychology.

We took a moment to think about trans and gender diverse young people as Cora headlined the festival.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1trO...

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A moment to think about trans kids

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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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Louisa Thomas @louisamthomas.bsky.social · 9d

edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/su... proud to share this amazing article by my friends and colleagues Nicole Harris and Bee Hartwell ✨ prioritising connection with nature outside and within us is so vital for our wellbeing, learning and attention: definitely the business of schools. Give it a read 🫶🏻🌱

Supporting schools to support nature connectedness - edpsy.org.uk

I (Nicole) grew up on the western coast of Canada, where the mountains meet the sea, and it is impossible...

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · 10d

New podcast series with Jacob Juhl for psychology students here and further afield. First episide goes live next week, October 6th. Check it out #unisouthampton

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The Educated Guess Podcast @educatedguesspod.bsky.social · 13d

Hello everyone!

We are HYPED for our new series and you can listen to or watch episode 1 of 'The Educated Guess Podcast' here:

open.spotify.com/episode/1Cdg...

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Are schools ready for the future?

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 15d

The Department for Education ‘Areas of Research Interest: 2025 have been released. Just some of the topics include:

- SEND
- Working with parents and families
- Belonging
- Using technology for learning
- Attendance

…and more. The priorities and emphasis are clear.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · 16d

Good to see so many people come to our open evening last night. We did record it & it will soon appear on our website. Tim & I are also offering a further online Q&A on 7th Oct 4.30-5.30. More info to follow. Meanwhile don't forget to check out our blog blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/ #edpsychs

A slide showing Southampton Doctorate in Educational Psychology Open evening last night (22nd September)

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Jeff Greene @jeffgreene.bsky.social · 17d

Kudos to these authors for framing their scoping review of #GenAI effects across individual, community, and system levels. There's not a lot of high-quality GenAI x misinformation research out there, but this review identifies promising future research directions.
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

GenAI and misinformation in education: a systematic scoping review of opportunities and challenges - AI & SOCIETY

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as a transformative and disruptive force in education and society, with the potential to both create and correct misinformation. In education,…

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Itsbetteronabike @timinwinchester.bsky.social · 18d

“AI intensifies rather than innovates”

Ben Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 18d

Claims of the novelty of AI and its potential for innovation in education always make me wince a bit because really it continues a bunch of long-running tendencies in the sector. It’s an *intensifier* rather than an innovation. Some examples… www.forbes.com/councils/for...

The Impact Of AI Tools On The Next Decade Of Education Innovation

Education technology is more of a commitment to shaping a future where every learner has the tools to succeed.

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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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DrAnnD @drannd.bsky.social · 20d

The Word Gap ™️ is something most teachers learn by osmosis. Given that what we think it means is not correct, we need to unlearn it, and dig at the biases that made it so attractive and idea in the first place.

Ian Cushing @iancushing.bsky.social · 20d

new article published open access in Reading Research Quarterly 💫

Follow the word gap: the social life of a deficit concept
doi.org/10.1002/rrq....

i trace how deficit ideologies associated with the 'word gap' get reproduced - and rejected - in teacher education and schools.

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Itsbetteronabike @timinwinchester.bsky.social · 20d

A really great read about the tyranny of the "word gap"; like a "zombie statistic", it refuses to die, despite its troubling & misleading origins. The article reminds me of www-tandfonline-com.soton.idm.oclc.org/doi/full/10.... which shows how such thinking plays out in practice.

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classroompsych.bsky.social @classroompsych.bsky.social · 21d

We started a new video podcast!! @edpsydan.bsky.social and I are hosts of the new podcast Educated Guess, where we talk about education, psychology, and society, and show just how much we have to learn. But fortunately we have educated guests to teach us.

Welcome to Educated Guess!!!

Are schools ready for the future?

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 19d

Great news! We’ve climbed to 17th in @thetimes.com Good University Guide 2026 🎉

We’re delighted to see our research excellence, rising student satisfaction scores, strong graduate prospects and investment in new facilities highlighted.

For more 👉 www.thetimes.com/uk-universit...

Great news! We’ve climbed to 17th in @thetimes Good University Guide 2026 🎉

We’re delighted to see our research excellence, rising student satisfaction scores, strong graduate prospects and investment in new facilities highlighted.

For more 👉 https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings

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Itsbetteronabike @timinwinchester.bsky.social · 19d

There are some good recommendations in y/day's Select Cttee report. Until curriculum flexibility and accountability is sorted, there's a risk that SEND practice is inconsistent with other drivers to which schools must respond.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...
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Excerpt from para 36 of report's recommendations:
* the curriculum must be flexible, relevant, and reflect the representation of young people with SEND; and the Government must ensure the curriculum itself and the assessment of it reflect and accommodate their needs;
* accountability systems must examine and prioritise the progress and outcomes of all pupils, on a rounded set of indicators which include but are not limited to academic attainment, so that inclusion is embedded as an essential component of quality for all settings. The proportion of pupils with SEND should be published and compared with other local schools and multi-academy trusts, to act as a disincentive to exclusionary practices

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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 21d

So...I can't tell you have excited I am about this.

Today we launch 'The Educated Guess Podcast'.

A privilege to co-host this new podcast with the inimitable Dr Cora Sargeant.

It's audio & video so listen/watch wherever you get your podcasts or here: open.spotify.com/show/1eoMLC9...

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Itsbetteronabike @timinwinchester.bsky.social · 22d

One third of parents have asked for SEND assessments.
This is not about individual children, teachers or schools but about a systemic problem.
Desperately hoping for some wisdom and relief from the SEND review.
#edpsychs

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds

Parentkind charity also says 33% of parents of children with special educational needs reported financial strain

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · 27d

A fantastic session by Louise and Charlotte at our first whole course day of the year. Lots of ideas and resources and opportunities to consider the difference between ‘inclusive’ and ‘neurodiversity-affirming’ practice? Thank you 🙏

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · 28d

Really looking forward to this afternoon session by Jake Fox for our whole course day tomorrow 😀 #edpsychs #legotherapy

the image shows a picture of lego bricks and is the title slide of a talk on lego therapy

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · 28d

The full Year 1 cohort! They have all come back for week 2 so we haven't put them off yet! We have our first whole course day tomorrow and are looking forward to sessions on neurodiversity affirming practice and Lego Therapy 😍

the 2025 cohort standing outside the psychology building

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Six new research posts on the blog today #edpsychs. Have a look blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/

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University of Southampton Educational Psychology Doctorate @suedpsy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ghosts within the educational machine: Are hidden young carers going with their needs unmet? (2024) blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2025... #edpsychs

Ghosts within the educational machine: Are hidden young carers going with their needs unmet? (2024) | University of Southampton Educational Psychology research blog

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