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 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.

Following the pay claim sent to the Soulbury Employers' Side on 25 June the Employers’ Side undertook a consultation of councils in England and Wales and have sent a formal response to the claim, dated 7 October 2025.

The Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) welcomes the House of Commons Education Select Committee’s Solving the SEND Crisis report. Highlighting an acute shortfall of EPs and specialist staff, the report urged the Government to act now to address the SEND system’s shortcomings.

The new British Educational Research Association has shared a new Blog post: SEND and EHCPs in England: In the fast lane to overtake 10 per cent.