News & Activity

Would you like to help to shape the AEP's work and make a real difference for the profession and the communities we serve? Nominations are invited to elect 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.

We are pleased to announce the results of the election of the Educational Psychology in Practice journal Editorial Board. Following the close of voting at noon on Friday 10 July 2026, four successful nominees were elected. These members will take up their posts from August 1 2026 and we look forward to welcoming them.

Following ongoing engagement with members, regulators and fellow trade unions, the AEP has published a document summarising principles for EPs when using AI. This document has been developed collaboratively with staff, National Executive Committee and in close engagement with both the Health and Care Practitioner Council (HCPC) as the regulator of EPs in the UK, and the Trade Unions Congress (TUC).

As part of our support of the 'Year of Reading', we are sharing some of our members' favourite books. AEP member, Matthew Estill shares this week's book review.

Minoushe Grant shares a short blog with her reflections on the newly released Toy Story 5 - and how play has changed for children. "Last week, I went with my family to watch Toy Story 5, and it made me reflect deeply on how play has changed over the last four decades. As a parent in the 2020s (even as an Educational and child psychologist) I find myself constantly wondering whether I am making the best choices for my own children."

Ahead of the AEP Annual Conference 2026, taking place on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November at the Crowne Plaza, near Reading, we are inviting submissions for a special collection in Educational Psychology in Practice.

Recent elections - including yesterday's by-elections - across England, Scotland and Wales have reshaped the political landscape and may have important implications for education, children's services and wider systems of support for children and young people.

One of my big work strands over April and May was to respond to the government consultation on the SEND reforms proposed in the Schools White Paper, published by the DfE on 23 February 2026. As both an educational psychologist (EP) and an AEP official, this process has given me lots of time to reflect on the White Paper and, whilst I can’t cover everything it contains in a short blog, I will try and articulate some hopes and concerns on what the Experts at Hand Fund, Inclusion bases, and plans for EHCPs might mean for our members.

The May 2026 elections across the UK have reshaped the political landscape, particularly in Scotland and Wales, where there was significant electoral shifts and education policy has become tied to wider debates around child wellbeing, poverty and public services. While England’s elections do not directly produce a national education policy shift, they still demonstrate potential shifts in priority.

This year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in person on Thursday 12th November 2026 as part of the AEP Annual Conference, which is taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, near Reading. The AGM is the ‘supreme decision-making body of the Association’ and is open to all AEP members to attend and member participation is vital to ensure the democratic running of the association.

The Government has today announced a series of measures aimed at helping families and businesses with rising costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.