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The AEP is the trade union & professional association representing Educational Psychologists in the UK. Retweets imply interest only.

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We welcome the publication of @educationgovuk Schools White Paper and the clear recognition of the contribution made by specialists, including EPs. A system committed to inclusion must be underpinned by specialist knowledge and we welcome further detail aep.org.uk/articles/every-ch…

Every Child Achieving and Thriving - Government publishes Schools White Paper | Association of...

We welcome the long awaited publication of the Government’s Schools White Paper today. Its clear focus on inclusion, early support and the role of specialist expertise reflects priorities called for...

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Trades Union Congress@The_TUCMar 20
Join us on 28 March, together against the far-right. @UKTogetherAll
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Trades Union Congress@The_TUCMar 18
Paid holidays. Safer workplaces. Maternity rights. The minimum wage. None of it was handed down from above. We won these rights because working people stood together. We organised. We fought. And we won. So let’s come together again. Join us. tuc.org.uk/unityworks

Unity Works

We achieve more when we work together. Working people can change things - and we already have. We won these rights because we stood together and changed the rules. We organised. We fought. And we...

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Department for Education
@educationgovukMar 19
📢 Parents. Carers. Teachers. You’ve been telling us that the SEND system isn't working. We listened, and now we're acting. Watch as @bphillipsonMP gets to the bottom of your white paper questions. Let us know your thoughts in the consultation 👇 gov.uk/government/consultati…
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World Book Day UK 📚
@WorldBookDayUKMar 5
Happy World Book Day! Today is all about inspiring children and young people to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives. #WorldBookDay #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026 #WorldBookDay2026
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@The_HCPCMar 4
Things to keep in mind on social media! Professional standards don’t change just because we're online. 🔍Explore the guidance: hcpc-uk.org/guidance-on-soci… #CPDWeek2026
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Education Committee
@CommonsEdFeb 26
How is AI reshaping learning? We're launching an inquiry into the role and impact of AI and EdTech in education 👇
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Education Committee
@CommonsEdMar 2
Tomorrow at 10am, we will continue our inquiry into reading for pleasure among children and young people, exploring what could help reverse its decline with @Literacy_Trust, @Booktrust, @readingagency, @csjthinktank, @BDAdyslexia and children's author @onichum
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Department for Education
@educationgovukMar 3
Published as part of the schools white paper case study series, these videos showcase examples of strong practice from across the education sector. They highlight how schools and colleges are delivering high-quality, inclusive support and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Watch the full series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Schools white paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving

Published as part of the Schools White Paper case study series, these videos showcase examples of strong practice from across the education sector, highlight...

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We encourage our members to get involved in #CPDWeek2026 - don't forget the AEP offers a range of activities and resources that can contribute to your professional development and growth.
HCPC
@The_HCPCFeb 21
To help you get the most from #CPDWeek2026, we created a simple guide to having discussions about your CPD 👇👇 Join us from 2-6 March for a celebration of CPD! hcpc-uk.org/cpd-conversation…
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HCPC
@The_HCPCFeb 23
⏳ 1 week to go until #CPDWeek2026! How you get involved is up to you - share a post on social media, join a webinar, plan some activities or take time to reflect. We're looking forward to hearing about it! hcpc-uk.org/cpd-week-2026
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Education Committee
@CommonsEdFeb 23
The Government has announced sweeping reforms to special educational needs and disability provision in education. What will these changes include? Committee Chair, @helenhayes_, responds 💬 committees.parliament.uk/com…
Text that reads: Solving the SEND crisis. The Government has announced major reform to special educational needs and disability provision. We must ensure this does not take away support from those already receiving it. Education Committee.

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Tes magazine@tesFeb 16
The DfE announces funding to train hundreds more educational psychologists amid fears that schools are facing a shortage of support tes.com/magazine/news/genera…

DfE commits £26m to recruit more educational psychologists

Funding for hundreds more educational psychologists announced amid concerns that specialists are spending too much time on admin rather than supporting children

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The AEP welcomes @educationgovuk annoucement to continue to invest in the training of EPs, with a commitment to train greater numbers of EPs beyond 2027 ⬇️ aep.org.uk/articles/governme…

Government announces a long term commitment to growing the EP workforce | Association of Educatio...

The Department for Education published a report this morning revealing how many hours local authorities spend developing and issuing EHCPs. This comes alongside an announcement of a long term...

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We are very pleased to see the breadth of EP work being explored and shared in today's piece by @tes - we have so many examples of the valuable work EPs carry out every day outside of statutory assessements @ellencph #TwitterEPs #SENDreform
Tes magazine@tesJan 22
The work of an educational psychologist is about more than ‘just going in and doing IQ scores’, a team of EPs tell @ellencph, who uncovers the day-to-day responsibilities of the job tes.com/magazine/teaching-le…

What educational psychologists really do

For many in schools, the day-to-day work of educational psychologists is something of a mystery. Ellen Peirson-Hagger meets one team to hear about the range of support they offer and how schools can...

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Helen Amass@Helen_AmassJan 22
“Of course, the majority of our work is helping to understand what is happening when things go wrong,” an educational psychologist tells @ellencph. But a better long-term investment “is us applying this understanding into preventing problems." tes.com/magazine/teaching-le…

What educational psychologists really do

For many in schools, the day-to-day work of educational psychologists is something of a mystery. Ellen Peirson-Hagger meets one team to hear about the range of support they offer and how schools can...

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Department for Education
@educationgovukJan 21
🤖💻 Today, Education Secretary @bphillipsonMP announced five ways the government is strengthening the use of AI in classrooms as part of our Plan for Change 👇
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Education Committee
@CommonsEd17 Dec 2025
How can inspection and regulatory systems be enhanced to prevent and address safeguarding risks? We've expanded our ongoing inquiry into the early years sector to examine how safeguarding can be strengthened. Share your views by 16 Jan 👉 committees.parliament.uk/com…

Safeguarding in early years sector: Education Committee launches new call for evidence - Committees...

The Education Committee has expanded its ongoing inquiry into the early years sector to examine how safeguarding can be strengthened in nurseries, for childminders and other early years settings. 

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Education Committee
@CommonsEd4 Sep 2025
Our new inquiry into the early years sector will explore the sustainability of its workforce, families’ access to services and the quality of outcomes for young children. Share your views, experience and expertise 👇

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Strike Map@strike_map15 Dec 2025
MEGAPICKET 3-D 30 JANUARY 2026 👩‍💻RSVP to join us: bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP 🛏️Book your accommodation for the night before (first come, first serve): bit.ly/Megapicket3Accomodati… The third dimension is union power💥 #StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket
Promotional graphic for 'MEGAPICKET 3-D' event on January 30, 2026, featuring a speaker at a podium and a crowd of supporters, with text listing support by various unions and organizations like ASLEF and UNISON. The theme focuses on striking against cuts, highlighted by slogans like 'Dump the Cuts' and 'Our skills are the key!'

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Together Alliance@UKTogetherAll2 Dec 2025
Love is greater than hate.  Unity is stronger than division and racism.  Hope is more powerful than fear.  Stand #TOGETHER against the far right. Join us! togetheralliance.org.uk
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