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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 5h

This means that direct instruction is only part of the picture, with language games, rhymes, rhythmic games and applying knowledge in real books also being hugely important.

Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 5h

Phonics is complex- in English the system is contextual and statistical. There is a probability that a letter or group of letters will make a particular sound, based on the other letters that surround them and where they are in the word. Syllables are similarly abstract.

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 4d

Many issues appear to arise from the way the system is set up, yet the system is set up yo obscure the impact it has...

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 8d

If we take seriously the idea that ys humans avoid others' trauma- unconsciously- because it hurts so much, then it is likely that as a society we often fail to recognise or respond to trauma.

UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 8d

Autistic children and adults may be experiencing PTSD at higher rates than official diagnoses suggest, with their symptoms misdiagnosed or dismissed as being autism traits because of 'diagnostic overshadowing,’ finds a new analysis by @uclpals.bsky.social researchers.

PTSD often overlooked in autistic people and needs better diagnosis, new analysis finds

Autistic children and adults may be experiencing PTSD at higher rates than official diagnoses suggest, with their symptoms misdiagnosed or dismissed as being autism traits because of 'diagnostic…

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 10d

Measuring learning as a process...

Jeff Greene @jeffgreene.bsky.social · 10d

🧠 What if we measured learning as a process, not a snapshot? Dynamic Measurement Models show how students grow — and what schools can do better. A smarter way to see learning in motion. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

Dynamic measurement: A theoretical–psychometric paradigm for modern educational psychology

Scholars have lamented that current methods of assessing student performance do not align with contemporary views of learning as situated within students, contexts, and time. Here, we introduce and...

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 20d

This is worth a look!

National Autism Implementation Team @naitscotland.bsky.social · Sep 12

The importance of using #neuro-affirming language is a strong message from #AEC2025. This NAIT guide to writing neuro-affirming reports is free to download and use nait.scot/document/neu...

Neuro-affirming Reports Guidance for Practitioners (2024) - National Autism Implementation Team

This guide provides practical guidance for health practitioners about taking a neuro-affirming approach to writing reports or plans. It synthesises insights from published research, as well as observa...

nait.scot

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 20d

Ensuring that school processes and class teaching respond to learner needs not diagnosis is, as ever, essential.

The PINS programme: a blueprint for better inclusion?

A school involved in the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools pilot explains why it could be used across the sector

www.tes.com

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 20d

Many people report that mental health services are inaccessible.

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 20d

Most teachers say their pupils get little or no help from mental health services, @thenfer.bsky.social research shows

Schools ‘can’t shoulder the burden of wider support alone’

Seven in 10 teachers say they lack the support they need from key services, such as mental health and access to learning, an NFER survey finds

www.tes.com

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 24d

This is looking interesting- "skilled professionals, including educational psychologist... are less tied up in undertaking assessments and writing reports and more effectively deployed in delivering the support children need"

Solving SEND: MPs reveal their 48-point plan

National SEND standards, special school 'centres of excellence' and exclusion inspection metrics

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 25d

Fantastic summary of recent research on anxiety and interoception- super useful to think about as educators, especially when designing for belonging & attendance.

Experiences of interoception and anxiety in autistic adolescents

A reflexive thematic analysis Kiera Adams, Jonahs Smith, Mary Brown, Geoff Bird, and Polly Waite (2025) research gate We all know the feeling: your heart races before a big event, your stomach twis…

crae.ioe.ac.uk

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 25d

Loving this post. EPs are passionate about thoughtful use of research, please ask:

'Can you share the study?”

“What kind of research are you referring to? Is it experimental, correlational, theoretical?” How strong is the evidence?

“Was this tested in real classrooms with students like mine?”

When Teacher Training Feels Like a Sales Pitch (and How to Push Back)

How to recognize the subtle tactics that steer your thinking.

scienceoflearning.substack.com

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 25d

What steps might help school communities and school leaders?

Headteachers across the UK are facing mental health crisis, new poll reveals

The majority of school leaders said their mental health has been negatively affected in the last year

www.independent.co.uk

Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 26d

Will definitely put time aside to read this!

Educational Psychologist @edpsychjournal.bsky.social · Dec 28

Check out this insightful piece, and remember that EP's Special Issue on the Science of Reading is open-access through the end of January! (2/2)

Educational Psychologist

Expanding the Science of Reading: Contributions from Educational Psychology. Volume 59, Issue 4 of Educational Psychologist

www.tandfonline.com

Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 26d

Absolutely loving this thread!

Jakob Gowell @gowellja.bsky.social · Jul 31

Some (technical, self-determination theory based) thoughts on why this playground feature is a great idea:

1. Cooperation is inherent to the structure (architecturally and socially).

2. It promotes exercise *through* a sense of connection and belonging, enhancing physical and social well-being. 1/

trick van treat @derek.bike · Jul 30

good morning

Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 26d

Ooh! This looks good....

Ben Heddy @benheddy.bsky.social · Feb 5

You can still register for my presentation on how to create experiential activities! Click the link below to learn how to Channel your Inner Ms. Frizzle!

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · 27d

House of Commons Education Committee Report, "the reality for many children and young people with SEND is one of unmet needs, delayed support, and fractured services."

SEND Inquiry Report 1: Strengthen inclusion—but don’t dilute SEND legal entitlements the Education Committee tells the Government - Special Needs Jungle

The Education Committee's SEND Crisis inquiry report tells the Government to strengthen inclusion—but don’t dilute SEND legal entitlements

www.specialneedsjungle.com

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Sep 10

How to launch the year with purpose - The Class Agreement www.edpsychschool.com/post/launchi...

Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Sep 2

This has been a part of being a teacher for over 20 years. We know that this benefits the whole class. Does that mean good teachers are phenomenally skilled? YES! Does it mean becoming phenomenal skilled takes time? ALWAYS! Does skill development need support? CERTAINLY!

Gary Aubin @sendmattersuk.bsky.social · Aug 30

Maintaining positivity around the phrase ‘every teacher being a teacher of SEND’ might be tricky, but if feels key to achieving true, and joyous, whole-school ownership of pupils with SEND.

New blog here, feedback welcome: sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND

The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

sendmatters.co.uk

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Sep 2

This is blog is worth a read! It captures all my feelings about how they system is operating at the moment and what it does to children, parents & education professionals. It really doesn't have to be like this!

Ben Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · Sep 2

NEW: The dangers of diagnosis.
bennewmark.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/t...

The dangers of diagnosis

Two years ago, at a conference I described the process my wife and I went through to get our daughter her EHCP. I used a phrase familiar to those of us with children who find life harder and need m…

bennewmark.wordpress.com

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Sep 1

Harness the power of classroom culture.
Strong teacher-student and student-student relationships promote wide-ranging positive student outcomes such as motivation, executive functions, pro-social behaviour, academic achievement, and feelings about learning. www.edpsychschool.com/post/copy-of...

Harness the power of classroom culture

The key to building strong teacher-to-student and student-to-student relationships with a new class is by establishing a positive classroom culture.Psychological research in education often highlights...

www.edpsychschool.com

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Aug 29

But the main take is what support do teachers want and need when they are so central to all these important outcomes for kids?

Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Aug 29

Another study showing how important student-teacher relationships are! In our discussions at EPSS, the links with academic achievement, behaviour, motivation & school belonging seem intiutive- but how to explain the impact on Executive Functions?

Dan Willingham @dtwuva.bsky.social · Aug 29

New review of meta-analyses on the effect of S-T relationships shows large sig relations with 8 clusters of S outcomes: acad ach, acad emotions, student behavior, beh problems, exec funct, motiv, school belonging and engagement, & well-being. psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...

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Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Aug 29

Last weekend before we all return to work, hope you had a good one.

Educational Psychology Services for Schools @edpsychschool.bsky.social · Aug 24

At EPSS we completely see this- and want to find ways to work with partners who think we need new ways forward ❤️

Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · Aug 24

Growing plants helps me cope with the state of the world and I'm not at all embarrassed to admit it. ☺️🌱

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