• We organise and sponsor courses & events relevant to the practice of educational psychology. These range from our own conferences, events and webinars - to sponsored training and conferences presented with partner organisations and affiliates.
   
• We invest in key research in the field, including the production of a world renowned quarterly professional journal, Educational Psychology in Practice. We also support trainees and academics in the field to support research vital to the profession, including both workforce, equality and areas of professional interest.
   
• AEP members can access secure advice and assistance in legal and regulatory cases arising out of, or in the course of their professional life.  
   
• We provide an indemnity (so far as may be lawful) to employees, office holders and trustees of the Association whilst engaged in Association Business.

The Association works together to ensure the best experience for the professionals in membership and for the children, young people and families we support.

• Improve and secure pay and working conditions for all members.
   
• Work to establish good relations between members and their employers.      
   
• Provide advice, assistance and protection to members in matters affecting their professional and employment interests, and to settle disputes arising from members’ employment.
   
• Protect the rights of members and promote equality & diversity within the profession and the communities they serve.
   
• Promote the training of educational psychologists; ensuring a consistently high standard of qualification across the profession.
   
• Raise the status of the profession and the public profile through engagement with a range of stakeholders including government departments and ministers across the UK, charities & other trade unions.