Psychology Direct is committed to supporting Educational Psychologists with the knowledge and resources they need to understand the full spectrum of needs affecting children and young people.

A guide for Educational Psychologists

November 2025

This article aims to deepen professional understanding and inform educational practice by exploring the nature of PANS and PANDAS, and the implications for supporting affected children and young people within school settings

edpsy is an online space for educational psychologists to work together to develop and improve the lives of children and young people.

PANS and PANDAS: emerging understandings

October 2025

Acknowledging the progress made with local authorities and the Department for Education, while also highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by families.

Twinkl Education Blog is created by Twinkl, a team of creatives which supports educators with accessible resources.

PANS, PANDAS and classroom wellbeing

September 2025

Outlines the impact of PANS and PANDAs on children’s wellbeing, emphasising the importance of awareness among educators to support the challenges young people may face inside and outside of the classroom.

Special Needs Jungle is a parent-led site that is packed with useful information about special educational needs and disability issues faced by children and their parents.

10 things you probably didn’t know about […] PANS and PANDAS

April 2025

10 key points that our Education Lead, Tina Coope, thinks will provide a helpful overview, starting with the basics about what these conditions entail.

SecEd prides itself on being a positive and constructive voice for teachers and school leaders working in secondary education across the UK.

PANS and PANDAS: Supporting affected pupils

February 2025

Young people with PANS and PANDAS often develop SEND without any prior evidence of need and significantly struggle to attend school. This article discusses the implications for teaching and learning.

edpsy is an online space for educational psychologists to work together to develop and improve the lives of children and young people

Understanding PANS and PANDAS

October 2024

An introduction to PANS and PANDAS specifically written for Educational Psychologists.

Nasen Connect is an e-magazine produced by the National Association for Special Education Needs (NASEN)

What are PANS or PANDAS?

May 2024

Introduces readers to PANS and PANDAS, what schools need to be aware of and how educators can help children in the conditions in the classroom and beyond.

Louise Selby is a dyslexia specialist teacher and assessor. Louise is passionate about inclusion and equality for all students.

What happened to Evan’s writing?

May 2024

Sometimes mistaken for dyslexia, PANS and PANDAS impact executive function and writing. This article tells Evan’s story who, at eight years old, went from being the top student to being unable to write.

EdPsychEd is a team of Educational and Child Psychologists.

PANS and PANDAS: Developing Awareness and Effective Practice in Education

February 2024

Provides a helpful view of both the medical and educational impacts of PANS and PANDAS, including discussion about research into academic consequences for children and young people after onset.

The SEN Resources blog is created by Georgina Durrant, SEND Consultant, teacher and former SENDCO.

Have you heard of PANS or PANDAS?

October 2023

Explores signs and symptoms or PANS and PANDAS, including ways that educators and SEN specialists can support children and young people with the conditions.

The SEND Network is an online community for professionals, practitioners and advocates throughout the special education needs and disabilities sector.

PANS and PANDAS: Questions for teachers

Dec 2023

Common questions and answers for teachers to give an insight into PANS and PANDAS, what to look out for in the classroom, and what next steps to take