Optimising support for post-16 transition: young peoplesβ perspectives on the barriers and contributors to a successful transition (2026) blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2026... #edpsychs

Optimising support for post-16 transition: young peoplesβ perspectives on the barriers and contributors to a successful transition (2026) blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2026... #edpsychs
πΌ Today is PANS PANDAS Awareness Day
To mark today, Tina, Education Lead at PANS PANDAS UK, has written a piece for us 'How many times should a family have to explain their child?'
Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/ho...
π’ 6 New EP roles in Hackney
Hackney EPS are seeing to recruit to their team in line with developing their Experts at Hand offer.
ποΈ Closing 18th October
π‘ Interviews w/c 2nd November
More info: edpsy.org.uk/job/london-b...
More about the team: www.youtube.com/shorts/ZWssQ...
π’ New EP roles
Following on from their 3 senior EP positions, Nottinghamshire EPS is also recruiting for maingrade EP positions.
ποΈ Closing 18th October
π‘ Interviews 4th November
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/job/nottingh...
This starts on Tuesday (6th October)
#edpsychs and #edusky and #psychology types - if youβre interested in Soviet psychology, a critique of the idea of the pre-given mind as an attempt to reify the unreifiable nature of human subjectivity, and how to unlock your communist potentiality - come join!
More great blog content from Southampton trainees! The Pubertal and Menstrual Experiences of Autistic Females: What are the Implications for Education and Support? (2026) #edpsychs blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2026...
π Next in our 'transitions' collection
Emma discusses the development of a tool to support professionals to consider the specific needs of care experienced children as they move from primary to secondary school.
Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/ne...
π New blog post
Many things for children and families keep getting worse, yet there's no lack of 'cautious optimism'.
Dan and Sean reflect on why the time for cautious optimism has long disappeared, and what not being cautiously optimistic can offer.
π New blog
We've had a summer dominated by extreme heat and this matters.
Jo reflects on the potential implications of exposure to sustained heat on children, families and communities.
Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/th...
π’ New EP roles available
Panoramic Associates are recruting for permanent EPs to join their team for their National SEND Service.
π‘ Interviews ASAP
More information here: edpsy.org.uk/job/panorami...
It's tomorrow! #edpsychs. See you there maybe π
π Just started EP training? This one's for you
The article has been written by a group of TEPs who are part of edpsy's TEP group. They offer their reflections for navigating the transition from applicant to trainee.
Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/th...
πββοΈ A small request
This Sunday, our very own James is running his first marathon in support of Reading Samaritans.
If you can support this fantastic cause, that would be amazing. Every single contribution could help save someone's life.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/james-r...
π’ Calling all aspiring EPs
We've just published our annual 'EP training open events page' with info about various open events for courses.
Please check back regularly as the page will be updated.
More here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/ed...
#EPtraining #edpsychs - please share
"I will use every opportunity I can to become the best version of myself and learn as much as I can from those around me. I will never forget or take for granted how hard it was to get here" #edpsychs A really honest blog of a journey to Asst EP
π‘ New blog post
In the second of our 'transitions' collection, Gabbi offers an insightful account of her experience as an aspiring EP and the many personal and professional challenges that come with this journey.
Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/th...
Welcome to our 2026 cohort #edpsychs . Welcome to Southampton π₯³.