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Dr Dan O'Hare

@edpsydan

Founder of edpsy.org.uk, Senior Lecturer @ University of Bristol, Educational Psychologist, bits and bobs for British Psychological Society. Interests in climate, environment, sci-comm, community building.

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I am unable to do any work today, sincere apologies.

06.03.2026 10:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 New edpsy blog

In this personal and reflective piece Minoushe connects the personal to the professional and political.

She explores biculturalism, identity and a call to recognise that we cannot claim to be neutral in our practice.

Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/me...

#edpsychs

03.03.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

🀣

27.02.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI said we were here to replace Labour and this is what replacing looks like.”

Zack Polanski talking to volunteers after our stunning victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

join.greenparty.org.uk

27.02.2026 07:31 πŸ‘ 1148 πŸ” 275 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 29

Hahaha!

27.02.2026 08:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic team effort

27.02.2026 08:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’š

27.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New role - Educational Psychologist - Hackney Hackney are looking for Educational Psychologists are able to operate with confidence, flexibility, and professionalism in all contexts

πŸ“’ New EP vacancies with Hackney EPS

Hackney is looking for Educational Psychologists to join their team!

πŸ—“οΈ Closing 15th March
πŸ’‘ Interviews 25th March

All information here: edpsy.org.uk/job/hackney-...

#EPjobs #edpsychs

26.02.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every child achieving and thriving Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive.

The @departmentforedu.bsky.social has published the white paper 'Every child achieving and thriving'

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

#edpsychs #SEND #education

23.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SEND reform: putting children and young people first Proposed changes to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including early, fair support, with shared accountabilities across local partners.

🚨 SEND Reforms information published

The Department for Education have also published their proposed SEND Reforms.

www.gov.uk/government/c...

#edpsychs #SEND #SpecialEducationalNeeds #schools #education

23.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's just kinda incomprehensible

19.02.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Preparing for interviews: reflections from trainee and qualified EPs - edpsy.org.uk Applying for a place on an educational psychology doctorate programme (DEdPsy) can feel like a long process. Once applications are submitted, it can be both exciting and nerve-wracking being invited…

πŸ’‘ Interviewing for an EP training course?

A few years ago Dan and Will asked trainee and qualified EPs for their reflections on interviewing for the course and pulled together this blog.

We hope it's useful.

Colleagues - what else?

Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2022/pr...

#edpsychs

17.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Urgh this is grim

16.02.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A colourful poster announcing Trainee Educational Psychologists’ Initiative for Cultural Change’s (TEPICC’s) Reflective Practice Groups for Black and Global Majority applicants who have an interview for an Educational Psychology course (2026 entry). Black and/or Global Majority refers to people who are Black, Asian, Arab, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the Global South, and/or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'. The dates for groups are as follows: 9th January 2026; 12th January 2026, 3rd February 2026; 11th February 2026; 20th February 2026; 2nd March 2026. These groups are held online from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. 

TEPICC can be contacted via email at tepicc1@gmail.com or on X/Twitter and Instagram @tepicc1.

A colourful poster announcing Trainee Educational Psychologists’ Initiative for Cultural Change’s (TEPICC’s) Reflective Practice Groups for Black and Global Majority applicants who have an interview for an Educational Psychology course (2026 entry). Black and/or Global Majority refers to people who are Black, Asian, Arab, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the Global South, and/or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'. The dates for groups are as follows: 9th January 2026; 12th January 2026, 3rd February 2026; 11th February 2026; 20th February 2026; 2nd March 2026. These groups are held online from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. TEPICC can be contacted via email at tepicc1@gmail.com or on X/Twitter and Instagram @tepicc1.

πŸŽ‰ TEPICC Reflective Practice Groups are back πŸŽ‰

These groups are for Black and Global Majority applicants who have an interview for an Educational Psychology Doctorate course (2026 entry).

The Eventbrite link in our bio will be updated w/c 29 December for registration.

Remember spaces are limited!

25.12.2025 20:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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✍️ CPD Webinar - Helping children get their ideas down on paper

Join Dr David Lamb on 5th March to learn about substitution tables and how to effectively advise schools in using them as part of their literacy interventions

Register here: events.ringcentral.com/events/edpsy...

#Literacy #edpsychs

16.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Special episode: Trans pupils and new draft safeguarding advice
Special episode: Trans pupils and new draft safeguarding advice YouTube video by The Educated Guess Podcast

The DfE's new draft guidance about keeping children safe in education misinterprets the literature in some critical ways specifically when talking about trans and non-binary children and young people.

We followed the evidence.

@whatthetrans.com - when we recorded, we immediately thought of you.

16.02.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

It wasn't exactly how either of us planned on spending our weekend but...it felt needed.

Cora and I reflect on the new draft guidance. The consultation is live and I think we need to respond.

#edpsychs

16.02.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Educational Psychologist - edpsy.org.uk Cardiff Council is looking for a EP to join their "dynamic, creative, friendly and highly motivated team of educational psychologists"

πŸ“’ New EP vacancy

Cardiff Educational Psychology service are currently recruiting for an EP to join their team.

πŸ—“οΈ Closing 13th March

All information here: edpsy.org.uk/job/cardiff-...

#edpsychs #EPjobs #vacancy #recruitment #EducationalPsychology

16.02.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You can just tell that he doesn't care either - a complete game to him.

15.02.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This feels like such an American import. I have family living in the states and the seasonal decor tat is off the scale! Every time I see it my eco-anxiety/grief/anger spikes. We defo don't need that here

15.02.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Keeping children safe in education: 2026 proposed revisions - Department for Education - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

This is the link to the consultation on the changes to KCSIE. Let's flood the consultation with responses pointing out why it's so problematic and will make children and young people less safe. I started teaching when section 28 was still in place. Not again!
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...

13.02.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Project: What counts as evidence? EPs' evaluation of Gestalt Language Processing and Neurodiversity-Affirmative Practice - edpsy.org.uk Please consider taking part in a short study being carried out in part fulfilment of the Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology (QUB) exploring Educational Psychologists’…

πŸ“‹οΈ New project page

Conal is exploring Educational Psychologists’ evaluation of Gestalt Language Processing and Neurodiversity-Affirmative Practice.

Study information and links here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/pr...

#edpsychs #evidencebasedpractice #GestaltLanguageProcessing #Neurodiversity

10.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 New edpsy blog

In our latest blog, James explores the value of incompetence as a stimulus for learning and development.

James also offers some fantastic reflective questions to ponder on.

Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/th...

#edpsychs

09.02.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooooh we did see those...but I was concerned they might be too chocolatey - is that even a thing?

09.02.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh I've never had those - but good point about the price / deliciousness ratio...it does matter

09.02.2026 08:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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These are the best cookies out there. Discuss.

(There is no alternative position in this debate)

07.02.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’« Episode 11 - It's up to you!

An episode about what's important to you! What questions have you got for us?

Wanna know more about DnD? Ask away! Curious about climate? What's your question?

We'd love to hear your questions and thoughts so reply below, send us a DM or drop us an email

#edpsychs

07.02.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This was a fun episode! So many aspects of Matt's work with school will interest EPs or anyone who's interested in raising outcomes for children from deprived backgrounds

02.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a good and timely piece. We’ve all got to come together as citizens, activists, educational & health professionals, psychologists and far beyond. We are in an emergency. @zero-hour.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social

29.01.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Educational psychology within the polycrisis | BPS Dr Dan O’Hare and Dr Louise Edgington call for commitment and action.

We're in a polycrisis that threatens the conditions that sustain human life and wellbeing.

We must decide, as educational psychologists, not IF, but HOW we will adapt.

Silence is no longer tenable and incrementalism is not sufficient

#edpsychs #climatecrisis

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

28.01.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1