Educational Psychology Assessments

What is an Educational Psychologist?

An Educational Psychologist (EP) is a trained psychologist and registered health professional (HCPC Registered) who specialise in the learning and development of children and young people (ages 3-25). An Educational Psychologist will use their training in psychology and knowledge of child development to assess difficulties children and young people may be having with their learning at home, nursery or school.

Following an educational psychology assessment, they will provide parents and schools with advice on how to help and support children to overcome their difficulties.

How a private Educational Psychologist can help

An Educational Psychologist's job is to improve the learning and wellbeing of children and young people. Every child is unique which means that Educational Psychologists must assess each child differently. Educational Psychologists will work in collaboration with parents and schools to complete a range of assessments, observations and consultations.

Educational assessments may include a learning difficulties assessment to identify dyslexia, which would involve a cognitive and learning assessment (WISC-V & WIAT-III) or an assessment to support a parent / schools EHCP application (EHCNA). Our Educational Psychologists can carry out private EHCP assessments (statutory style assessments) when the Local Authority is unable too or parents want a second opinion.

What to expect from an Educational Psychology assessment

Based on the information gathered during the initial telephone consultation, questionnaires completed by parents and schools, we will carry out a tailored assessment. The exact nature of the assessment will be designed specifically for the child but would either take place in our clinic in London, at the child's home (if the child is out of school) or at school and would involve a classroom observation, one-to-one assessment with the child and further discussions with school staff (particularly a private educational psychologist assessment for an EHCP).

After the assessment the Educational Psychologist will provide detailed feedback and recommendations for support and provision at school and any onward referrals for further assessment if the Educational Psychologist picks up ADHD, Autism, Occupational or Speech & Language needs. Parents will receive a comprehensive report 2-3 weeks from the date of the parental feedback meeting.

Our Educational Psychology assessments and advice adhere to the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

Reports will provide:

A Clear Picture of your Child's Strengths and Needs by identifying specific areas where your child excels as well as pinpointing challenges related to their learning (eg reading, writing, spelling, maths) or specific cognitive functions ( eg working memory, processing speed, attention).

Background and Context: reports will include a summary of relevant developmental history, medical information and academic background. They will detail the views and concerns of parents, child and school staff and the reason the family is seeking the assessment.

Result from Assessments and Observations: Explanation of the types of assessments the Educational Psychologist used (eg cognitive, academic, social-emotional). An interpretation is provided of the results and how this effects your child in their day to day learning. Describes how the child approached the tasks and behaved during them.

Specific and Practical Recommendations: Provides evidence-based strategies for the school to use in the classroom or specific learning environment. Provides advice for parents on how to support their child's learning and emotional wellbeing at home.

Guidance for Support Planning: Helps determine the type and level of support necessary for your child to make progress. This will give parents and schools a better idea on whether mainstream or specialist schooling would be more appropriate. If applicable, our assessment reports can be used as evidence for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or other support planning process, providing the description of needs and required provision.

Onward Referral: if the Educational Psychologist picks up anything during their observations in the assessment that falls into the domain of another professional they will signpost on for further assessment (eg ADHD, Autism, Speech & Language , Occupational Therapy). This ensures the child receives comprehensive support from the right specialists.

Fee:

ECHP Assessment: in School, at our Clinic or at Home £2,000 plus travel, if outside London
Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment: including dyslexia assessment at our Clinic £1,100

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Educational Psychology Assessments