Tom Pearson, Educational Psychology Services

05/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Xz1JBaXpq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Females may be just as likely to be autistic as males but boys are up to four times more likely to be diagnosed in childhood, according to research

03/02/2026

Today, we are sharing a new British Dyslexia Association report ‘Lost in the system: Councils’ blind spot on dyslexia’, which shows stark findings that dyslexic children remain largely invisible in local authority data across England. Only three out of 151 English local authorities could report how many dyslexic children live in their area, despite an estimated 900,000 dyslexic children in schools.

This lack of visibility has real consequences. Many children remain unidentified and unsupported, contributing to ongoing underachievement linked to dyslexia and literacy difficulties. In 2024, 26% of children left primary school without meeting the expected reading standard.

We’re calling on government and local authorities to record dyslexia in education datasets so dyslexic learners are visible and support can be properly planned and improved.

Please help share our findings and help raise awareness to improve outcomes for dyslexic children.

Read the full report: https://loom.ly/074ATMs

23/01/2026

I can’t quite decide where I sit on this issue!

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

16/12/2025

Cannot agree more: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16dU5AbT8A/

02/10/2025

If you’re interested, please email eps@npt.gov.uk

25/09/2025

A statement from the National Neurodivergence Team:

20/05/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/may/20/one-in-four-pupils-in-england-disengage-when-they-move-to-secondary-report-finds?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKZM6BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrmtwaQFByHgHa4A8SKe5yXXkUN4Nr87N8Yq4rLyABbO209eS4Kkyv_-X0Mp_aem_O9pRpCdKygRoX7UDMqMpfw =1747729385

New study found a drop in enjoyment, trust and feelings of safety after year 7 and a largely positive primary experience

14/03/2025

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19/02/2025

As an early years specialist, I’ve seen the drastic impact of screens replacing physical activity and face-to-face interaction, writes early childhood consultant Kathr...

05/02/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8plvqv60lo?at_campaign_type=owned&at_format=link&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBC_Wales_News&at_link_type=web_link&at_link_id=62535C94-E3DE-11EF-B46F-C27E0CCA495C&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_medium=social&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1F5z0PH-zOpPgxPrkCAIok7vgsopH01_0k3qvuvXJqgnGYZMTc2vvDCQg_aem_be8ZXFAsJYuTbXB4lVp7tQ

It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

07/01/2025

Slightly toxic headline, but interesting debate.

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

02/06/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/01/the-truth-about-adhd-and-autism-how-many-people-have-it-what-causes-it-and-why-are-diagnoses-soaring?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ZOIO2x0ullqjW9-oWTl3_s4VGkp19drPda62SpKVGASaeMn-7Qh10lMo_aem_AWYXa3h-RbWNB7dMtPoYccpHWxJ3xMGdwVdrmcbFSJWx5NsIMUs9FauxFXwlzgyp0HPP9q-w2NejEfTt620u3o_m =1717232867

Growing awareness about ADHD and autism is reshaping thinking in science, social science and medicine. Scientists explain what’s behind the rise – and the best ways to improve neurodivergent lives