Association of Educational Psychologists
The AEP is the trade union and professional association for Educational Psychologists in the UK. We represent and empower educational psychologists to help children and young people thrive.
The AEP is the trade union and professional association for Educational Psychologists in the UK. We represent and empower educational psychologists to help children and young people thrive.
Become a member
Explore our different membership options and join today.
How we support members
Employment & Workplace
The AEP supports members in employment; across local authorities, private services, social enterprises, self-employed EPs & during training.
Professional Support
The AEP offer a wealth of opportunities for professional development, learning & networking - including events for members such as conferences, training & webinars.
Resource Hub
Members can access a wide range of resources - from access to our journal EPiP (and many more), guidance papers on professional issues, examples of best practice and much more.
Latest News
Join the National Conversation on SEND
The Department for Education has announced that Minister for School Standards, Georgia Gould is hosting a series of events, run in partnership with the Council for Disabled Children, covering the department’s five principles of reform. This will provide an opportunity for parents, families and those working in the sector to share their views and ideas.
AEP Subscription Fees - 2026
As shared in the Honorary Treasurer’s Annual report, the NEC agreed to increase membership fees by 3.5 percent in 2026 to support an increase in expenditure. Fees have remained at the same level for several years, at a time of significant inflation and reduced income and this small increase is necessary to sustain the association's finances.
We're looking for members to be part of the AEP National Executive Committee
Would you like to help to shape the AEP's work - and to make a real difference for the profession and the communities we serve? Nominations are invited to elect remaining positions on the AEP's National Executive Committee. Find our more about what the NEC does - and this opportunity to contribute to the association and the profession.
Educational Psychology in action: Share your work and its impact.
We want to highlight - and celebrate - best practice from our members, demonstrating the wide contribution of EP work across education, health, and community settings. This includes innovative approaches, preventative work, and projects that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
