BPS SDEP @SDEP9
The Scottish Division of Educational Psychologists in Scotland represent and promote the interests of Educational Psychologists throughout Scotland. Joined June 2015-
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Attention all SDEP members! We are seeking your views - what do you want from your network? Pls check your email inbox for an invitation to complete a member network survey to help us set priorities that align with you as members..
With the new school year in mind - a timely blog post on "school readiness" from co-chair of the SDEP Larissa Cunningham - emphasising the importance of focusing on play, transitions & individual needs bps.org.uk/news/stop-refe… #PsychologyMatters
We’ve launched a student LinkedIn channel. Follow us for: 💼 Careers guidance for the many roles in psychology. 🧠 Resources and strategies to help support your mental health. 📚 Practical tips to help you in your psychology studies. We're here for you: linkedin.com/showcase/bps-p…
*NEWSFLASH* for all EPs in Scotland - National Conference on 21st March Registration is OPEN. See bps.org.uk/event/annual-s… for details and registration links. Registration deadline now extended to Wednesday 12th March.
Such a thought provoking morning with the team as we start our anti racism training. Loads to reflect on and think about going forward. Really looking forward to the next 3 sessions 💭 @SDEP9
Great to see this online - as a member of the editorial team it’s always a privilege to read all the hard work and fascinating insights from across the profession in Scotland. Well done to all the authors, fabulous work.
The latest edition of the practice journal for EPs in Scotland (Educational Psychology in Scotland) is now available on BPS Explore (log-in required) - see explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsepi…
The latest edition of the practice journal for EPs in Scotland (Educational Psychology in Scotland) is now available on BPS Explore (log-in required) - see explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsepi…
Had a great time yesterday with @MeethillS & @Clerkhillschool exploring how play can promote cognitive development. We used PATHs to explore how this learning can be taken forward, and I really enjoyed getting to talk to so many creative practitioners. Thanks for having me!🪁🧩🧸
Different EPs have delivered Cognitive Skills and play CLPL over the last two days in Banff, Peterhead and today it was Mintlaw’s turn! Lots of fun playing and thinking together. @AshleyM89472404 @caraluciaTEP @anna_lynas
@DundeeTEPs @Aspep1 @SDEP9 Stirling EPS is currently advertising permanent and temporary main grade posts Closing date 3rd July!!! Interviews will take place week beginning 22nd July (date on advert is currently inaccurate) myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/stirl…
Come join our service! myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/aberd…
@DundeeTEPs - could you share your work here? Deadline for submissions 15th July - open to postgraduate taught/research psychology students in Scotland.
bps.org.uk/event/scottish… 2024 Postgraduate Conference - join us @RGUAppliedPsych on 6 September- call for abstracts is open until 15 July!
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See last year's edition on explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsepis - some fantastic articles by TEPs, EPiTs and EPs on important topics. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to find out more. Main email address for submissions [email protected]
Call for papers - we are seeking contributions for this year's SDEP journal Educational Psychology in Scotland. Please share with your networks. #twitterEPs @EdPsychFalkirk @GlasgowEPS @EastRenEPS @WL_EPS @CEC_EPS @Inverclyde_EPS @mideps @ClacksEPS @DundeeEdPsychs @AngusEPS
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