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DECP features on Radio 4’s SEND in the Spotlight

Educational psychologist Dr Helena Bunn talks about the impact on children caused by workforce shortages. – https://www.bps.org.uk/news/decp-features-radio-4s-send-spotlight

The Hidden Dangers of AI Tools in Your Child’s Education – Research  reveals how AI may weaken creativity and learning. August 2025 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan – https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/parenting-beyond-power/202508/the-hidden-dangers-of-ai-tools-in-your-childs-education

Psychology in schools matters – Ian Florance asks psychologists about their work in the educational sector – July 2025

https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/psychology-schools-mattersP

National Association of School Psychologists: Parent Resources
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource

Anna Freud: Self-Care and Coping Strategies
https://www.annafreud.org/selfcare/

BBC: How to protect your mental health
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799

CBBC: Video and Questions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51861089

Poet joins psychologists to fight the erosion of school playtime

2020 – The poet Michael Rosen has joined forces with the British Psychological Society (BPS) to make the case for stopping the erosion of school playtime.

READ MORE: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/erosion-of-school-playtime/

I’m an ex-prisoner and education behind bars saved my life

READ MORE: http://theconversation.com/im-an-ex-prisoner-and-education-behind-bars-saved-my-life-129048

Educational psychologists concerned about government proposals that will marginalise, exclude and harm vulnerable children

READ MORE: https://www.bps.org.uk/blogs/daniel-ohare/educational-psychologists-concerned-about-government-proposals-will-marginalise

“They are at risk of increased stress and reduction of supportive resources secondary to this pandemic which may impact their mental health (Clemens., et al., 2020). Children are also susceptible to related post traumatic distress (Zhou, 2020).”