Oh dear me. Having found nothing, they pin hope on a result that is significant “before adjusting for multiple comparisons”. People: this adjustment is not optional. It’s clear nobody will ever give up on this quest.
Important journalism by @sasha98.bsky.social, one of very few news outlets actually capturing the severity of the threat to trans children in the draft school guidance.
A very interesting read. "Reading comprehension is not a single, detachable skill. It is the visible outcome of many interacting components: decoding fluency, vocabulary, background knowledge, inference, working memory, " #edpsychs
New study casts doubt on what reading comprehension is and how best to teach it. Is background knowledge less important than we thought? Is reciprocal teaching the way forward? Or is it a bit more complicated than that?
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Humans copying AI that’s copying humans.
We’ve now gone full circle.
I’ve delved into this swiftly but meticulously and think I can boast that I fully comprehend it.
arxiv.org/abs/2409.01754
Yes. I can’t understand how the conversation about SEND doesn’t focus on mainly on the breadth and flexibility of the regular curriculum. As you say, what we’re having is instead a (hopefully kind) conversation about the cyp that don’t fit.
Yes. Just like Kurt Lewin said that behaviour is a function of the interaction between person and environment, neither does SEND exist purely within the child/young person.
Great to see more ex Southampton trainee work published. Lauren Craik, Lisa Quadt, Matt Garner and Gaby Pfeifer 👏 blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2026... #edpsychs
Quote reads People recognised that our role extends far beyond assessments, encompassing consultation, intervention, upskilling, early years support, and research. Dr Helena Bunn Division of Educational and Child Psychology. Photo of Dr Helena Bunn Psychology Matters and BPS logos.
What role should education psychologists play in a reformed education system?'
We invited Dr Helena Bunn @bps-decp.bsky.social to represent the BPS at a Labour Party Conference panel.
Find out about Helena's experience 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/psychol... …
#EducationalPsychology
#EdPsych
That is amazing! How long does it take to do a page?
As we marvel at the skill of the #Olympic athletes, @sbkaufman.bsky.social has some fascinating thoughts about talent development.
It’s often range of diverse interest & practice, not hours of single channel focus, that supports talent development.
www.beautifulminds-newsletter.com/p/rethinking...
A soft illustrated poster by Beth Evans with a pale blue background and a scalloped black border. At the top, a cream banner reads “proud of you”. Below, handwritten text thanks the reader for getting through another day and for caring, noting that empathy can feel in short supply and appreciating care for both loved ones and people we do not know. At the bottom, a small white character peeks up and waves, surrounded by little yellow stars. The overall tone is warm, gentle, and encouraging. Picture by Beth Evans.
“Human beings are made for helping one another.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Caring takes effort. Showing empathy today matters more than we realise.
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#kindness #empathy #care
Picture by Beth Evans
Here's the Call for Papers on the journal website with details of the submission process, submission guidelines etc.: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
@ginnybraun.bsky.social @eileenjoy.bsky.social
A bright, colourful illustration with layered rainbow brushstrokes surrounding a turquoise centre. White star and sparkle doodles are scattered throughout. In the middle, hand lettered text reads: “Never underestimate the ripple effect that your healing and your kindness is having on the world.” The overall feel is warm, hopeful, and uplifting. Picture by Katie Abey.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
Your healing and your kindness matters. Even when it feels unseen, it is making a difference.
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#kindness #humanness #positivity
Art by Katie Abey
Hello everyone,
The next edition EPRaP is now here. This edition marks 10 years of EPRaP. It features papers that reflect on key issues in EP practice and papers linked to our anniversary.
We hope you enjoy reading this special edition!
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#edysychs #BlueSkyEPs
Great to see more trainee work reaching a wider audience @kbignold.bsky.social here: uel-repository.worktribe.com/output/503418 #edpsychs
Please share: One of my counselling psychology students is looking for Muslim women who are working in the UK to share their workplace experiences and any engagement they've had with workplace wellbeing initiatives. Click on the following link to find out more: uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A research invitation flyer with a light pink background and green paisley illustrations. The heading reads “You are Invited” . The text explains that most pain research has focused on white women, and South Asian women with long-term pelvic pain are not being heard. It invites South Asian women living in the UK who have experienced pelvic pain for more than six months (no diagnosis required) to share their experiences. The flyer provides a QR code and an email address (mahira.budhraja@uwe.ac.uk) for joining the study. It explains that interested participants will complete a brief questionnaire, and 12 women will be invited for a 45–60 minute interview about living with chronic pelvic pain. The bottom-right corner features a large QR code for accessing the questionnaire.
Please share: Participants wanted for doctoral research on South Asian women's experiences of pelvic pain - conducted by my student Mahira Budhraja.
Study info in English: uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
And in Hindi: uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The 3rd most downloaded APA article of 2025 dives deep into a big challenge for #qualitative researchers: #peerreview feedback that doesn’t align with their values and methodology. Check out the study in Qualitative Psychology: https://bit.ly/3NIXcbY @vicclarke.bsky.social @ginnybraun.bsky.social
Bravo Ramon & @scdtp.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 New episode out now - Episode 8 of Speaking of Research from @scdtp.bsky.social
We meet Ramon Almeida (University of Southampton), whose research exposes ongoing violence against LGBTQ+ people in Brazil, even after laws criminalised homophobia and transphobia.
Educational psychology within the polycrisis…
Dr Dan O’Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social and Dr Louise Edgington call for commitment and action.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
You can also read about this book here
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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
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Interesting study on teacher talk suggests it varies more by teacher style than as result of school systems or instructional format. Novices reprimand more, experienced command more. And classes with more black students experience more exclusionary discipline. #edpsychs
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🚨 New Episode!
Adult friendships are hard you guys!
From the lost art of hanging out, to the rising cost of maintaining friendships (friendflation!), Dan and Cora puzzle over why so many adults want deeper connection, but find it so hard.
Listen links here: edpsy.org.uk/educated-gue...
#edpsychs
🎉Bingo anyone?!
Listeners to the podcast will know that Cora and I promised an 'Educated Guess' Bingo card and here it is!
So, listen along, if you get a full house let us know! And if you think anything else should be on there - suggestions below please 😂
#edpsychs @classroompsych.bsky.social
The thing which is so regularly forgotten about "non-crime hate incidents" is that the perpetrators escalate, not to mention the distress they cause victims. There is no such thing for those affected as a "low level hate incident". There is a pattern of behaviour.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Thank you Cora for a deeply personal look at positive psychology through the lens of what the evidence shows and what has worked for you. Another great whole course day !
What a morning! So lucky to Sue Franklin talking to us today. What an aspiring, informed and helpful look at positioning theory, leadership and the role we can all play now and in the future #edpsychs
