BPS Division of Educational & Child Psychology

12/11/2025

‼️CALL TO ALL UK EPs!

🙏Please complete this survey about understanding and practice in the assessment of literacy difficulties.

📣This is a critical opportunity for EPs to reclaim our expertise, to share our voices and to shape practice and policy developments.

https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQlt3FEmEIu3BQ

British Psychological Society

08/11/2025

📣Calling all TEPs and NQEPs!

🌟The DECP TEP online conference is a brilliant opportunity to share your research, from projects to your doctoral thesis and everything in between.

📆You have till 28th Nov to get your submissions in.

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https://www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-trainee-educational-psychologists-annual-conference-2026

🥁 Registration for the 2025 TEP conference is now OPEN!

🌟The event is a great opportunity to meet fellow TEPs, learn about the latest developments in educational psychology, & hear inspiring talks

📆Submissions for presentations are open till 28.11.25

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-trainee-educational-psychologists-annual-conference-2026

British Psychological Society

07/11/2025

🎯DECP Chair Dr Helena Bunn calls for an urgent increase in children’s time for play.

“It is vital to a child’s early development that they are given ample time to experiment, be creative and learn through play in a purposeful way”

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Letters: Not enough time in primary schools is devoted to learning through play, writes Dr Helena Bunn. We should take a lesson from countries where formal education begins much later, thinks Michael Pyke

07/11/2025

📆You’ve got till 10th November to get your submissions in - there’s still time!

British Psychological Society

Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.

03/11/2025

💡Do you have EP practice, research, or theoretical frameworks you’d love to share?

💫Submissions for the DECP main conference & TEP conference have been extended by 1 week!

🙌It’s not too late to get your submissions in. See you there!

British Psychological Society

Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.

30/10/2025

⏰Countdown to get your submissions in for the DECP conference is on!

📆Get your submissions in by 03.11.25.

🌟TEPs and NQEPs You still have until the end of today (30.10.25) to submit if you want to make an application for a bursary place.

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/division-educational-and-child-psychology-annual-conference-2026

British Psychological Society

28/10/2025

🥁 Registration for the 2025 TEP conference is now OPEN!

🌟The event is a great opportunity to meet fellow TEPs, learn about the latest developments in educational psychology, & hear inspiring talks

📆Submissions for presentations are open till 28.11.25

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-trainee-educational-psychologists-annual-conference-2026

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22/10/2025

🤩Have you ever been inspired by a fellow EP, and would love to see them recognised for the amazing work they do?

🏆Why not show them by nominating them for a DECP Award?

Just make your way to the Awards and Funding tab: https://www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-educational-and-child-psychology

📆Closing date is 21st Nov

British Psychological Society

16/10/2025

Is your little one starting primary school?

Whether they’re excited or nervous, it’s a big step for both of you.

Dr Abigail Wright, an early years educational psychologist, shares simple ways to support your child, such as talking positively about their day, using playful check-ins, and being patient as they adjust.

More tips and advice: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/navigating-emotions-starting-primary-school

16/10/2025

What does adultification do to a child’s mental health?

Due to bias, Black children are often seen by adults as more mature and responsible than their White peers. This perception leads to harsher discipline, higher exclusion rates, and fewer chances to simply be children. This process is known as adultification and it takes a toll.

Children treated as older than they are often carry a psychological burden: anxiety, shame, trauma, and hyper-independence.

In this blog for , Dr Melernie Meheux and Professor Denise A Miller explore the emotional cost of adultification and how psychologists can recognise, challenge, and help heal its impact.

👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/understanding-adultification-children-and-young-people?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

13/10/2025

🪩Join us for an unforgettable evening! This year's Gala Dinner will be at the historic Roman Baths & Pump Room. Enjoy a drinks reception around the baths followed by a three-course dinner. Limited spots available, so book early!


👏We're proud to be hosting our event at this iconic venue, which is not only a major tourist attraction but also a vital part of the community. The Roman Baths are run by Bath & North East Somerset Council, with income generated from our hire of the venue being used to preserve the site for future generations.

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/division-educational-and-child-psychology-annual-conference-2026

British Psychological Society

Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.

09/10/2025

We're excited to announce some of our incredible keynote speakers! Join Professor Stephen Gorard, Professor Diane Reay & Dr. Jawad Shah as they share their insights at this year's conference.

Our full conference programme will be released soon

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/division-educational-and-child-psychology-annual-conference-2026

British Psychological Society

Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.