This guide outlines the process for AEP representatives to seek recognition from an employer, starting with informal steps and escalating to a statutory request if necessary.

The Equality Act came into law in October 2010 and provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals. The Equality Act applies to England, Scotland and Wales. This guidance deals with discrimination in the workplace. It looks at your rights as an employee or worker and the steps you can take if you feel you are being treated unfairly or subject to discrimination.

On Wednesday 12 August, Rachel Jones, AEP Region 9 (Wales/Cymru) rep and Dewi Hughes, Chair of the Professional Policies Subcommittee, met with Anna Brychan, Welsh Minister for Education and the Welsh Language. This meeting was a valuable opportunity to talk about some of the issues currently affecting children and young people across Wales, and to share the experiences and views of educational psychologists.

Redundancy can be a stressful and uncertain experience. The Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) is committed to supporting members through redundancy, restructuring and organisational change processes, and encourages members to seek advice at the earliest opportunity.