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Dr. Freya FRSA

@DrFreyaEP

Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist | Cognition & Learning | @theRSAorg Fellow

Joined February 2019
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Over the moon that my research on the training experiences of TEPs in relation to supporting children with literacy difficulties has been published today, in this special literacy issue of Educational & Child Psychology! 📚 explore.bps.org.uk/content/b… #TwitterEPs @DECPOfficial
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The full conversation is now available on Spotify, BBC Sounds and YouTube 🙏🏾😊
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We’ve shared this fluency rubric before and teachers keep coming back to it. Why? Because it helps us see fluency more clearly and gives students more meaningful feedback than speed alone. Several teachers in Friday's NEW episode reference this rubric! ow.ly/pzZ250XT2ZA
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#Soulbury @AEPsychologists
Sarah Peacock (@SarahSmallwood) profile pictureSarah Peacock@SarahSmallwood29 Aug 2025
Replying to @chezlabeille @DanielKebedeNEU @LGAcomms @ProspectUnion @NEUnion @AEPsychologists
Here we are again- the last working day before a pay rise is due and not even an offer to negotiate…
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In February, the AEP made a written submission to the Education Select Committee’s inquiry into “Solving the #SEND Crisis” We shared with MPs what EPs experience every day: a system under immense pressure – and it’s children and young people who are paying the price.🧵#TwitterEPs
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Replying to @DanielKebedeNEU @LGAcomms @ProspectUnion @NEUnion @AEPsychologists
No wonder there's an EP crisis!
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Joe Rich
@Joe_Rich13 Jan 2025
State schools, teachers and academics across the country beg Labour Education Secretary ⁦Bridget Phillipson to allow pupils already studying for classics GCSEs, including Latin, to complete their courses and take their summer exams | The Guardian theguardian.com/education/20…
State school pupils in England may have to drop GCSE Latin after funding pulled

State school pupils in England may have to drop GCSE Latin after funding pulled

DfE urged to delay ending funding of popular programme so that hundreds of students can complete their courses

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An at times difficult but important watch. There needs to be a national conversation about this; Government and tech companies have huge roles to play to prevent any more tragedies. #Swiped #smartphones @peterkyle
Channel 4 Dispatches (@C4Dispatches) profile pictureChannel 4 Dispatches@C4Dispatches6 Dec 2024
In a landmark experiment @mattjwillis and @EmmaWillis lock up a group of schoolchildren’s smartphones for 21 days, in a bid to find out whether they should be banned before the age of 14.
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I wonder if this will trickle through to public sector workers (including teaching staff) on the #Soulbury scale… @AEPsychologists @NEUnion 🤔
Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) profile picturePolitics UK
@PolitlcsUK29 Jul 2024
🚨 NEW: The government has announced the following pay rises for public sector workers - 6% for Armed Forces - 5.5% for NHS workers and teachers - 5% for prison officers - 4.75% for police officers It will cost £9.4bn - 2/3 funded by government and the rest from savings
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Jon Biddle@jonnybid30 Jun 2024
One of the most useful activities to do in a transition session is find out about the children's reading identities (and share yours with them). What are their thoughts on reading? What sort of books do they like? How much do they read at home? Who do they enjoy reading with?
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Maxine Caine@CaineMaxine4 Apr 2024
One of my holiday jobs has been to learn more about Gestalt Language Processors (GLP), as this is coming up more in my work. A SaLT colleague has signposted me to meaningful speech page & work of Marge Blanc. #TwitterEPs anyone else interested in GLP? #Gestalt #SaLT @edpsyuk
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Next Steps SLT@NextSlt22 Feb 2023
If you feel the urge to use a conjunction- and is grand!
White text on a purple/blue background: Clinicians, let's lose those buts and howevers! They're autistic, but (the word has a strikethrough) they have huge potential. They love to play with others,however (with a strikethrough) they prefer small groups of 2 or 3. They're very chatty, but (with a strikethrough) mostly about their strong interest. They're non-speaking, however (with a strikethrough) they have a great sense of humour. Logo: Next Steps SLT

ALT White text on a purple/blue background: Clinicians, let's lose those buts and howevers! They're autistic, but (the word has a strikethrough) they have huge potential. They love to play with others,however (with a strikethrough) they prefer small groups of 2 or 3. They're very chatty, but (with a strikethrough) mostly about their strong interest. They're non-speaking, however (with a strikethrough) they have a great sense of humour. Logo: Next Steps SLT

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Emma Thornbery@EThornbery19 Feb 2024
Educational Psychologists typically use a solution focussed and strength based approach in their work and would be keen to be involved in this discussion at a national as well as local level @AEPsychologists @EdPsychBham
Children's Commissioner for England (@ChildrensComm) profile pictureChildren's Commissioner for England@ChildrensComm16 Feb 2024
Replying to @ChildrensComm
My research from last year on Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities found children want support to help them to do well, but experience systems that focus on asking ‘what is wrong with you?’ instead of ‘how can we help?’. 4/5
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Maxine Caine@CaineMaxine17 Feb 2024
Yesterday, I was planning the self-esteem session for my ELSA course. I love these cards from @dr_treisman here is something to ponder this weekend. What do you love or like about yourself? What do others love? What makes you unique? #TwitterEPs #ELSA @Headteacherchat @edpsyuk
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Goodness me @AilishTynanEire I was blinking back tears during Vilja. A beautiful performance and so wonderfully conducted by @stevebell62 once again. A very happy new year to all!
Stephen Bell (@stevebell62) profile pictureStephen Bell@stevebell625 Jan 2024
First concerts of 2024. Viennese New Year celebrations with @the_halle and superb soloist @AilishTynanEire in @RegandVic tonight, @BridgewaterHall Saturday and @BradfordTheatre St George’s Hall Sunday.
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Excellent idea; I have added mine! #literacy #TraineeEPs #TwitterEPs
edpsy (@edpsyuk) profile pictureedpsy@edpsyuk15 Dec 2023
⚡️Introducing our new thesis directory⚡️ A free, accessible and community driven platform to amplify EP doctoral research. Dan introduces the directory: youtu.be/VF9-fSyqx8w?si=CjQf… #TwitterEPs #Research @BPSOfficial @fiona_coley @DrMarySD @DrCathyAtkinson (More below 👇)
Introducing the edpsy thesis directory

Introducing the edpsy thesis directory

Dan introduces our new thesis directory, making it easier than ever...

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It was great fun sharing the findings of my research on the role of educational psychologists in supporting students with literacy difficulties and/or dyslexia this afternoon at the #AEPconference23. Such an important topic given the upcoming new BPS guidance. @AEPsychologists
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📢 EPs needed to participate in research on experiences of dyslexic pupils with school selection. Would you like to take part? Find out more below #TwitterEPs #EduTwitter
Esther Alice Outram (@esther_outram) profile pictureEsther Alice Outram@esther_outram26 Oct 2023
💥CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS💥 I am looking to speak with Educators, Ed Psychs, SENCos, 11+ Tutors, and Parents in selective LEAs who have experience supporting dyslexic pupils with the 11+ Grammar School admissions! Full details in poster. Any shares will be hugely appreciated!
Why is no one talking about disability? Exploring selective educational authorities and the disabling experiences of dyslexic pupils. What is the project? This project hopes to explore the inclusion of dyslexic pupils in selective LEAs with grammar schools and to identify any barriers they may experience. Who can take part? Educational psychologists employed by selective LEA councils, head teachers of grammar schools, sencos of primary and secondary schools in selective LEAs, 11+ tutors, members of the admissions appeal team, a parent of a dyslexic child. What will be involved: a 60 minute interview online at a time to suit you to explore your experiences of supporting dyslexic pupils with the 11+ Please email me if interested or have questions: esther.a.outram@durham.ac.uk

ALT Why is no one talking about disability? Exploring selective educational authorities and the disabling experiences of dyslexic pupils. What is the project? This project hopes to explore the inclusion of dyslexic pupils in selective LEAs with grammar schools and to identify any barriers they may experience. Who can take part? Educational psychologists employed by selective LEA councils, head teachers of grammar schools, sencos of primary and secondary schools in selective LEAs, 11+ tutors, members of the admissions appeal team, a parent of a dyslexic child. What will be involved: a 60 minute interview online at a time to suit you to explore your experiences of supporting dyslexic pupils with the 11+ Please email me if interested or have questions: [email protected]

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‘Educational Psychologists are ‘hope-catchers’; when everyone else is finding out what a child cannot do, EPs explore what they can do and what support their need to be the very best versions of themselves’ 
(Educational Psychology Today, 2017). Cohort 2023 #DEdPsy
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