Educational Psychology Research and Practice FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EPRaP?

Educational Psychology Research and Practice (EPRaP) is an open-access journal published twice a year by the School of Childhood and Social Care at the University of East London.

It shares research and discussion on educational psychology and training, and explores wider issues such as social justice and civic engagement in applied psychological practice.

EPRaP supports a research and learning culture that values knowledge exchange and its impact on communities.

How did it start?

EPRaP began in 2014 during annual research presentations by year three trainees on the Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at UEL.

We identified a lack of accessible journals and the difficulty of sharing research and practice with wider audiences. We created EPRaP to make this work openly accessible to everyone.

Who is involved?

EPRaP is led by a voluntary Editorial Team. This includes two editors and guest editors who contribute to special interest editions, for example, a recent edition on race.

The team includes educationalists, educational psychologists, trainee representatives, and international advisors who support global sharing of ideas and practice.

We welcome greater representation from service users.

What being involved includes

Meeting for two hours, two or three times a year
Encouraging contributions
Reviewing submissions

What does EPRaP publish?

EPRaP publishes a wide range of content, including:

Research findings
Literature reviews
Commentaries
Methodology papers
Reflections on practice
Book and resource reviews
Videos and podcasts

If you have an idea for a contribution, contact us to discuss it.

How are papers (and other contributions) reviewed?

We know that sharing your work for review can feel daunting. EPRaP uses an inclusive, transparent and fair review process for all types of submissions.

We support contributors throughout the process and aim to make feedback constructive and encouraging. We have received positive feedback on our approach.

What would I do as an EPRaP student representative?

As an EPRaP student representative, you will be part of the Editorial Team and act as a link between the team and your student cohort.

Your role includes:

Sharing updates on upcoming issues
Encouraging participation and submissions
Providing feedback from your student cohort

We meet termly for one and a half hours, either in person or online.

You may also:

Support article submission or review
Take part in commissioned work
We welcome ideas to help broaden the scope of the journal.

What would I do as a service user representative?

If you are a child, young person or adult with special educational needs or a disability, or someone who has worked with an educational psychologist, you can share your experiences and views. Parents and carers can also get involved.

You can contribute to discussions about education, psychology, and experiences of school or college. You may also take part in the same activities as other Editorial Team members, if you wish.