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Division of Educational and Child Psychology
Building connections for Children's Mental Health Week
To mark Children's Mental Health Week, the Division of Educational and Child Psychology explores the theme of building connections for children.
View resultManaging the holiday season during the cost-of-living crisis
As the holiday season approaches, it can bring feelings of joy, excitement, and happiness, but also stress, worry and often sadness against the backdrop of the cost of living crisis. The BPS’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) has offered its advice for parents on how to manage the holiday season and their children’s expectations.
View resultA golden opportunity at a precious time
Dr Nicola Canale, Dr Abigail Wright and Dr Rebecca Stewart reflect on the role that Educational Psychologists play in supporting children 0-2 years old.
View resultIt’s okay not to be okay – understanding loneliness when caregiving for young children
This article is a collaboration between educational psychologists and mothers Abigail Wright, Gemma Ellis and Victoria Wolfe.
View resultEducational Psychology and the early years: early hope(s) for the future
Dr Abigail Wright shares her thoughts on the role of educational psychologists in the early years settings, the impact of Covid-19 on her work, and looks to the future.
View resultEducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
Dr Melernie Meheux is a senior child and adolescent educational psychologist at UCL, a certified play therapist and academic tutor, and co- chair elect of the DECP.
View resultStress in schools
William Bulman from the DECP Committee considers the impact of stress upon teachers and the ways in which any/all of us might be able to help alleviate this.
View resultNational Children’s Day UK: Time to hear
Ahead of National Children’s Day on Sunday 16 May, Dr Sarah Taylor Whiteway asked a group of children why listening to children may be the most important thing we do this year.
View resultRisperidone Risks For Vulnerable Children In The UK
Dave Traxson, a member of the BPS Division of Educational and Child Psychology medicalisation of childhood working party, returns with a new blog.
View resultParenting young babies whilst self isolating and social distancing
Following recently announced restrictions for mothers due to give birth, Dr Abigail Wright offers some advice for parents and carers dealing with new babies and young children.
View resultPsychological wellbeing in the approach to a new school day
On 23 March 2020, schools and nurseries closed, to the majority of pupils, in Northern Ireland due to the implementation of lockdown restrictions brought on by the global pandemic.
View resultDivision of Educational and Child Psychology publishes new guidance for welcoming and supporting refugee children in schools
18 November 2021
The new guidance aims to support schools to welcome and settle refugee children to help them feel safe and contained, make progress and begin to thrive.
- Children, young people and families
- Crisis, disaster and trauma
Lives and experiences of trans children and young people the focus of latest edition of Educational and Child Psychology
06 May 2022
The latest edition Educational and Child Psychology (ECP) from the Division of Educational and Child Psychology is available to download now.
- Children, young people and families
- Education
DECP response to BBC documentary 'Subnormal: A British Scandal' and the role of Educational Psychologists
21 May 2021
The Division of Educational and Child Psychology responds to the BBC documentary ‘Subnormal: A British Scandal’.
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
BPS responds to National Education Union poll on Send support
05 April 2024
The Division of Educational and Child Psychology has said the survey findings are ‘indicative of the challenges facing the workforce’.
- BPS updates
- Education
DECP award winners celebrated for contributions to educational psychology
01 February 2023
The Division of Educational and Child Psychology has celebrated the work of educational psychologists with its awards for lifetime contribution, distinguished contribution and doctoral dissertation.
- Children, young people and families
- Education
The climate crisis and its implications for children, young people, and Educational Psychologists
21 July 2022
In the week the UK experienced record-breaking temperatures, the BPS’ Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) explores the issue of climate breakdown for Educational Psychologists.
- BPS updates
- Climate and environment
DECP responds to rise in primary school children being referred to alternative provision
11 November 2022
The Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) says the rise is worrying, and reiterates the need to increase the number of educational psychologists to ensure access for all children.
- BPS updates
- Children, young people and families
DECP response to Ofsted school inspections reforms
12 June 2023
Our Division of Educational and Child Psychology welcomes the changes but says more needs to be done to support mental health of children and staff in schools.
- Education
Psychologists voice deep concerns about allegations of sexual abuse made by pupils in schools
31 March 2021
The Division of Educational and Child Psychology is deeply concerned about the recent allegations of abuse and ‘rape culture’ made by pupils in schools on the website ‘Everyone’s Invited’.
- Children, young people and families
Children’s right to play must be protected, DECP responds to British Children’s Play Survey
21 April 2021
The BPS’ Division of Educational and Child Psychology has reiterated its position on the importance of play in children’s lives in response to the findings from the British Children’s Play Survey.
- Children, young people and families
BPS response to research showing steep rise in depressive symptoms in children
08 August 2020
Our Division for Educational & Child Psychology has responded to the findings of research showing a steep rise in depressive symptoms among 7-12 year olds during the first lockdown
- Children, young people and families
- Education
Experiences, quality time and managing expectations: psychologists offer advice on navigating holiday season with children during the cost of living crisis
15 December 2022
The BPS's Division of Educational and Child Psychology offers its expert advice to manage children’s expectations this festive season, and how to focus on the smaller things that can mean a lot.
- Children, young people and families
‘Educational psychology is inherently political’
07 February 2022
Ian Florance interviews Dr Victoria Lewis, educational psychologist and Co-Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP).
- Education
5 minutes with… Vivian Hill
06 February 2017
Ella Rhodes spoke to the Chair of the British Psychological Society's Division of Educational and Child Psychology, Vivian Hill, who also trains educational psychologists at the Institute of Education (UCL).
- Education
Including children in their own education
22 January 2020
Annie Brookman-Byrne reports from the Division of Educational and Child Psychology Annual Conference 2020 in Northampton.
- Education
‘Educational psychologists need to be real change agents’
04 February 2019
Dr Juliet Whitehead is Assistant Principal Educational Psychologist in Coventry and Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP). As told to Ian Florance.
- Education
'We can’t say that this is something in the past’
03 April 2023
Educational Psychologist Dr Cynthia Pinto, Chair of the BPS Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP), spoke to Ella Rhodes about the work the group is doing on issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as confronting psychology’s history.
- Education
- Ethics and morality
- Race, ethnicity and culture
Hostility increases unemployment, unemployment increases hostility
12 August 2013
Hostile individuals tend to be less active in job searches, and their disinclination to approach others leaves them open to becoming isolated within the workplace, making higher unemployment understandable.
- Work and occupational
We often choose to avoid learning information that could benefit us
21 April 2020
A new study has found that many of us would rather avoid stressful or uncomfortable truths - even if they might benefit us.
- Social and behavioural
How do British children feel when they hear the National Anthem?
14 March 2016
Nearly half of children described a specifically national basis for their reaction – such as feeling honoured or loyal to the country.
- Social and behavioural
Your level of “planfulness” could determine how often you visit the gym
24 September 2019
Planfulness refers to the extent to which people’s behaviour and way of thinking is “goal-promoting”.
- Personality and self
- Sport and Exercise
Why exercise helps depression
01 March 2005
A study has shown that learning new health-related skills can give people the confidence to master new techniques to deal with their depression symptoms.
- Health and wellbeing
- Mental health
Physically active academic school lessons boost pupils’ activity levels and focus
30 May 2018
Research tells us that physical activity is good for children’s minds and bodies, and that if they develop active habits in their youth, they tend to keep them up into adulthood.
- Education
- Sport and Exercise
Why marginalised minorities may be wary of intergroup contact
17 July 2006
“It seems that for some minority group activists, interventions involving contact could be problematic because they are perceived as undermining group members’ abilities to act collectively and bring about social change”.
- Social and behavioural
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Division of Educational and Child Psychology – Inclusive education position paper
Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 173
Date of Publication: 01-12-2019
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Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 164
Date of Publication: 01-09-2017
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View Division of Educational and Child Psychology Sponsorship of Applied ResearchDivision of Educational and Child Psychology Award
Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 164
Date of Publication: 01-09-2017
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Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 158
Date of Publication: 01-03-2016
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Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 158
Date of Publication: 01-03-2016
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View Division of Educational and Child Psychology Sponsorship of Applied ResearchMember Network Review: Second Stage Consultation Response from the Division of Educational and Child Psychology
Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 156
Date of Publication: 01-09-2015
Author(s): Charmian Hobbs
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Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 154
Date of Publication: 01-03-2015
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View Division of Educational and Child Psychology AwardDivision of Educational and Child Psychology Sponsorship of Applied Research
Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 154
Date of Publication: 01-03-2015
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Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 147
Date of Publication: 01-06-2013
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Series: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 139
Date of Publication: 01-06-2011
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