Published today! Research led by Alice Wignall looking at facilitators and barriers to the implementation of whole school mental health programmes. Make sure you get one of the 50 free e-prints available at tinyurl.com/uz8c78sn if you don't have journal access #twitterEPs

"Having a person like that see me and care for me was transformative." Dr Katriona O'Sullivan grew up in dire poverty. She told Nuala McGovern on BBC Woman's Hour about the impact a teacher taking care of her at school had on her. Listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Are you an Educational Psychologist or trainee who has worked with students with complex SEND? Please take part in this short survey for my Year 1 research - see flyer below for more details. Shares are also appreciated. #TwitterEPs qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_eJ…

If you are an assistant EP and start the doctorate in sept, end your contract on the 31st August to retain your continuity of service. I’m a TEP AEP rep and turns out it’s common to be advised to take a break, if you can use your annual leave do that instead. #twitterEPS

I’m looking for Educational Psychologists and Social Workers who have experience of joint working to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs for my doctoral research. Contact me for more information and please share! #eptwitter

Temi, 6, and Mary, 5, have been homeless for six months. The family have been moved 10 times to different temporary properties. Their primary school is in Peckham, but they’re staying in a guesthouse an hour away. At their school, over HALF of the 300 pupils are also homeless.

📢Educational psychologists in England and Wales will strike tomorrow We spoke to Dr Cath Lowther, General Secretary of Association of Educational Psychologists, and other EPs participating, to explore the issue further. Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2023/educ… #TwitterEPs #SaveOurServices - please share

📉There is a recruitment and retention crisis in our EP services, with severe consequences for communities. Low pay & high workloads are driving educational psychologists to private practice; or away from the profession altogether. #TwitterEPs #SaveOurServices #EduTwitter

Hello! I have 10 more days 4 data collection. I’m looking at the views of secondary staff involved in reintegrating secondary students following a suspension via a Survey. This hasn’t been conducted before! #SLT #headteachers #senco #headsofyear #suspensions #dfe #secondary

Good morning! I'm needing some support here from secondary colleagues to complete my study! HTs, slots, HOYs & Pastoral staff involved in the reintegration process of suspended students. 15-20 mins of your time to add to a gap in research 1/2. #edutwitter #suspensions #behaviour

New flex legislation came into force on 6 April - school leaders - are you ready for it? THIS is why it is important #flexibleworkinginschools

The amazing UCL-IOE DEdPsy trainees and tutors- so many wonderful new people joining our profession. ⁦IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education & Society⁩ ⁦UCL IOE Psychology and Human Development⁩ #TwitterEPs #TwitterTEPs

Are you an Assistant EP? Or are you a qualified EP who works with Assistant EPs / oversees their work? Research participants needed for my thesis study exploring the role and impact of Assistant EPs! Please see flyer below and link. tinyurl.com/3a52rz39 #twittereps

Going back to school may be a challenge for some over this coming week so resharing my Sunday evening and Monday morning plans to support the process. #mentalhealth #intervention #twittereps #Wellbeing #positivepsychology #EBSA

Calling all #aspiringEPs! Are you interested in a career in Educational Psychology? If so, please join us on 1st October to find out more about the profession, role, current issues and more...

Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in my thesis research so far! Still seeking: an Assistant EP from the East Midlands; more qualified EPs from across England. See info below. Retweets appreciated ❤️ tinyurl.com/3a52rz39

Do you know anyone who would like to help Amelia? Amelia Paton

Our 3rd infographic covers the Window of Tolerance (Siegel, 1999). When we feel safe in our emotions, relationships, body & our environment, we enter our optimal arousal zone; our ‘Window of Tolerance (WoT). Here we can best function, engage with others & thrive.

Calling all parents in England who have a child with ADHD / or related difficulties (no need for a formal diagnosis) Do you have ideas about how parents like you can be better-supported by professionals?  Follow this link to share your views! qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_6x…