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Welcome to Our Educational Psychology Services
At Psychology Direct, we are dedicated to providing high-quality and comprehensive educational psychology services to local authorities and multi-academy trusts (MAT). Our team of experienced and highly skilled educational psychologists is committed to supporting the well-being and development of children and young people in your community. We offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of local authorities and schools within MATs.
We are committed to supporting the profession and working in a values-based way.  We have employed our own Senior Educational Psychologists to support clients and associates, offer consultative services on best practice and guidance around the educational psychology context, and also to ensure that our work more widely is completed in a reflective and ethical manner.
Assessment and Identification
  • Assisting with the challenges of meeting statutory timescales and managing waiting lists.
  • In person and remote options available to ensure maximum flexibility and access.
  • Conducting assessments to identify specific learning difficulties, disabilities, and developmental disorders.
  • Administering cognitive assessments, academic assessments, and specialized assessments to gather comprehensive information about a child’s strengths and areas of need.
  • Providing in-depth analysis and reports to aid in decision-making processes for appropriate interventions and support.
Intervention and Support
  • Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Collaborating with schools, teachers, and parents to create targeted strategies and interventions to address learning difficulties and promote positive outcomes.
  • Supporting the implementation of evidence-based interventions, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as necessary.
  • Providing counseling, therapeutic interventions, and social-emotional support to promote well-being and resilience among students.
Inclusive Education and Policy Development
  • Assisting local authorities in implementing inclusive education practices that foster equal opportunities for all students.
  • Providing guidance on adapting curriculum materials, instructional methods, and assessment approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners.
  • Collaborating with local authorities to develop and review policies, guidelines, and procedures related to SEND.
  • Advocating for the rights and needs of children and young people with SEND within the local authority’s decision-making processes.
Training and Consultation
  • Delivering professional development training to school staff, educators, and other professionals on topics related to SEND, inclusive education, and effective teaching practices.
  • Providing consultation services to schools and local authorities, offering expert advice and guidance on meeting the needs of students with SEND.
  • Collaborating with external agencies, such as health services and social care, to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting children and young people with complex needs.
Research and Evaluation
  • Conducting research and evaluation studies to contribute to the development of evidence-based practices in educational psychology.
  • Participating in local authority-led research initiatives to improve the understanding and implementation of effective interventions and support systems.
  • Providing expertise in data analysis and evaluation to help local authorities measure the impact and effectiveness of their SEND provision.

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Outstanding Quality

  • Register of over 1000 qualified, pre-vetted Psychologists available for assessment, reporting, consulting and training covering all ages and specialties.
  • All Educational Psychologists registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and also The British Psychological Society where applicable with a current, valid DBS.
  • High quality, reports, tailored to parents and teachers with practical guidance on future strategies and clear language.
  • Comprehensive and flexible range of assessments and SEN support services, including training available.

Efficient Service

  • One call, and you’ll be allocated your personal, dedicated client manager.
  • Client managers knowledgeable on all aspects of Educational Psychology specialisms and services.
  • Skilled in matching the right professional to your needs, facilitating productive, strong professional relationships between you and your EP.
  • Named client manager allocated for the duration, ensuring consistent support as long as you need it.
  • Empathetic and respectful in how we communicate with and support you, parents, carers and young people, acknowledging the challenging and often sensitive nature of your work.

Competitive Costs

  • Full quotation provided upfront, so no hidden costs.
  • Standard fees for assessments and volume discounts available.
  • Our comprehensive booking and proof reading service at no additional cost.
  • Fees normally the same or lower than approaching an Educational Psychologist directly.
  • Ad hoc assessments or ongoing contract arrangements available to suit your needs and budget.

Fast and Responsive

  • Rapid response to your enquiry, so we understand your needs.
  • Bespoke package designed swiftly to solve your problems.
  • CVs and fixed fees provided within days for all EPs and assessments.
  • Able to ensure statutory timescales are managed and met.
  • Dedicated client manager on hand for enquiries.
  • Register of over 1000 qualified, pre-vetted Psychologists available for assessment, reporting, consulting and training covering all ages and specialties.
  • All Educational Psychologists registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and also The British Psychological Society where applicable with a current, valid DBS.
  • High quality, reports, tailored to parents and teachers with practical guidance on future strategies and clear language.
  • Comprehensive and flexible range of assessments and SEN support services, including training available.
  • One call, and you’ll be allocated your personal, dedicated client manager.
  • Client managers knowledgeable on all aspects of Educational Psychology specialisms and services.
  • Skilled in matching the right professional to your needs, facilitating productive, strong professional relationships between you and your EP.
  • Named client manager allocated for the duration, ensuring consistent support as long as you need it.
  • Empathetic and respectful in how we communicate with and support you, parents, carers and young people, acknowledging the challenging and often sensitive nature of your work.
  • Full quotation provided upfront, so no hidden costs.
  • Standard fees for assessments and volume discounts available.
  • Our comprehensive booking and proof reading service at no additional cost.
  • Fees normally the same or lower than approaching an Educational Psychologist directly.
  • Ad hoc assessments or ongoing contract arrangements available to suit your needs and budget.
  • Rapid response to your enquiry, so we understand your needs.
  • Bespoke package designed swiftly to solve your problems.
  • CVs and fixed fees provided within days for all EPs and assessments.
  • Able to ensure statutory timescales are managed and met.
  • Dedicated client manager on hand for enquiries.
Get in touch

Contact us using one of the tabs on the form below, or call us on 01306 879 975 to find out how we can help.

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Our process

It's simple, we understand your need and...

1

We match associates to your needs

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You instruct & we manage the Admin

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Report QC checked & submitted on time

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FAQs

Your questions answered

Unfortunately, we are unable to assist self-referred, private individuals but if you visit the following websites you can find directories of independent psychologists across the UK:

Yes, absolutely. All our Educational Psychologists are registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, have been through enhanced DBS checks, have experience in schools and LAs, undertake CPD and have professional indemnity insurance.

At Psychology Direct we have the largest UK-wide network of qualified Psychologists, so we are well placed to quickly secure and provide an EP, despite the challenges presented by the national shortage.

As soon as our Client Management team receive your enquiry, we’ll get on the case and supply CVs and quotes to you within 24 hours. Depending upon EP availability, normally we can arrange an appointment within two to three weeks, but often sooner.

Quality is paramount in everything that we do and the quality of reports is overseen by our Client Managers.

Not only will we ensure reports are delivered to the timescales needed, but all reports will be 100% proofread and quality checked. We’ll ensure all questions are answered, the report fulfils the purpose needed and that recommendations are comprehensive and offer practical, useful and clear guidance to parents, families and all education professionals involved in the case.

All our EPs are registered with The Health & Care Professions Council and therefore your Local Authority should have no reason to refuse our EPs’ reports as part of their EHC needs assessment.  However, we would encourage you to have that conversation with them in advance.