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Welcome to the University of Southampton research blog for the Doctorate in Educational Psychology.
Our trainees submit assignments demonstrating their ability to generate new knowledge and synthesise existing research. Essays and critiques published here have all been graded as being at distinction level in at least one area.

“The creation of the research hub, a repository of essays, theses, papers and podcasts is unique, a fantastic resource for practitioners in the field as well as past and current students.”
Dr Andrew Richards, External Advisor 2025, University of Exeter

“This programme’s excellent provision supports and develops trainees’ critical appraisal skills, equipping them for carrying out doctoral level research and preparing them for professional practice”
Dr Richard Parker and Dr Pandora Giles, External Examiners 2024

Recent Posts

TEP Talks episode 24: Poverty in the Early Years

Trainee educational psychologists Megan, Ella, Marielle, Flo and Vee present an exploration of poverty within the early years. Child poverty reflects wider systemic factors that affect children’s everyday experiences and development; the episode considers how we can best support children and families at the community level.

Show notes

TEP Talks ep 24 handout (with references)

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  1. TEP Talks episode 23: Literacy in secondary schools Leave a reply
  2. TEP Talks episode 22: Feedback Leave a reply
  3. How Effective is Shape Coding at Improving Understanding and use of Grammar in School-Aged Children with Developmental Language Disorder? (2025) Leave a reply
  4. To what extent do therapy dogs influence children’s social emotional mental health (SEMH) in schools? (2025) Leave a reply
  5. On Trial at Home: A Systematic Review of Foster Carers’ Experiences of Allegations (2026) Leave a reply
  6. Sunshine Circles and Group Theraplay – An Academic Critique (video) Leave a reply
  7. Emotion Coaching: An Academic Critique (video) Leave a reply
  8. Optimising support for post-16 transition: young peoples’ perspectives on the barriers and contributors to a successful transition (2026) Leave a reply
  9. The Pubertal and Menstrual Experiences of Autistic Females: What are the Implications for Education and Support? (2026) Leave a reply
  10. Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis in Girls with Autism: How Can Educational Psychologists Support Girls with Autism? (2025) Leave a reply
  11. Nessy Reading and Spelling: An Academic Critique Leave a reply
  12. Attention Autism: An academic critique (2026) Leave a reply
  13. “Out of Sync and Overlooked” – Relationship between Social Jetlag and Anxiety in Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2026) Leave a reply
  14. “Where the h*ck are we going to get a real dragon from?” A mixed methods study investigating gender differences of playtime behaviours of autistic children in mainstream primary school (2026) Leave a reply
  15. “They said they felt normal”: nurture group practitioners’ views on the impact of nurture group provision on autistic pupils (2026) Leave a reply
  16. Re-examining the Cass Review: A critical commentary on gender diversity research (2026) Leave a reply
  17. An Ecosystemic Perspective on Trauma, Risk and Resilience in Autistic Children and Young People Attending Mainstream Schools (2025) Leave a reply
  18. BPS visit confirms ongoing accreditation for the Southampton EP training course. Leave a reply
  19. Understanding anxiety in autistic adolescents: The predictive role of interoceptive beliefs and insight (2026) Leave a reply
  20. Exploring autistic females’ experiences of diagnosis in adolescence: What difficulties are faced during the post-diagnosis period and what support could be provided? (2025) Leave a reply
  21. The effectiveness of Nurture Groups at supporting social and emotional outcomes: a systematic review (2025) Leave a reply
  22. Ghosts within the educational machine: Are hidden young carers going with their needs unmet? (2024) Leave a reply
  23. TEP Talks episode 21: English as an Additional Language in the context of UK primary schools Leave a reply
  24. TEP Talks episode 20: Home environment and self-regulation in Early Years Leave a reply
  25. Adolescent Masculinity and Homophobic-Name-Calling: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2025) Leave a reply
  26. Times Tables Rock Stars: An Academic Critique (2024) Leave a reply
  27. How can nature connectedness and behaviours for learning be deliberately developed in children, adolescents and young adults? A systematic literature review (2025) Leave a reply
  28. Voices Unheard: How School Shapes Mental Health for Gender and Neurodiverse Youth (2025) Leave a reply
  29. ‘They’ll Know Loads More About Me’. Facilitating Self-Expression Through Digital Storytelling to Support Educational Transitions (2025) Leave a reply