Is Your MAT Getting the EP Support It Deserves?
One consistent service. Multiple schools. Measurable outcomes. Stop managing inconsistent EP services – get Trust-wide support that scales with your needs.
A Partnership Built for Your MAT’s Success
We understand—managing SEND across multiple schools is complex, with varying LA support and rising demands. Psychology Direct partners with you, delivering consistent EP services, a dedicated lead psychologist, and strategic oversight to lead on inclusion. Over 50 MATs trust us to provide exceptional educational psychology support.
Our Four Core Commitments
Consistency
- Same EP(s) across Trust
- Local knowledge & relationships
- Preventative approach
- Shared vision with your team
Availability
- No waiting lists
- Urgent response
- Exclusion prevention
- Proactive support
Flexibility
- No min/max days
- Bespoke service
- Specialist access
- Co-developed with your needs
Oversight
- Senior EP supervision
- Measurable KPIs
- Review meetings
- Empowering staff coaching
Specialised Services for MATs
Assessment & Identification
- SEND audits
- Scheduling
- Data analysis
- Targeted interventions
Strategic Support
- Consultation
- Policy development
- Inclusion
- Trust-wide planning
Training & Development
- Staff programmes
- SEND coordination
- Capacity building
- Specialist coaching
Quality Assurance
- Monitoring
- Compliance
- Risk management
- Consistent Trust-wide
Why MATs Choose Us
1,000+ qualified Psychologists
HCPC/DBS certified
Competitive rates, discounts
Trauma, neurodiversity expertise
Early years to post-16
Consultation/audit
Dedicated manager
Bespoke for 10-100+ days
How We Compare
| Feature | Psychology Direct (Trust-wide EP Service) | Typical LA/Freelance Provision |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency Across MAT | Dedicated EPs across all schools | Often fragmented, school-by-school |
| Strategic Oversight | Lead EP provides strategic planning | Focus mainly on individual assessments |
| Flexibility & Scalability | No minimum days, scale as needed | Fixed contracts, less adaptable |
| Admin & Billing | Managed centrally by Psychology Direct | Handled by individual schools/SENCOs |
| Holistic Support | Full spectrum: assessment, training, strategic | Limited mainly to statutory assessments |
| Access to Specialists | Broad network of specialists readily available | Limited pool, may require external sourcing |
What Education Leaders Say
“We value the quality of the EP, quality of advice and reports, the EP’s ability to work with SENCOs”
“Work with professionalism, quality EPs and in partnership with school staff.”
“Reliable, efficient, flexible, cost effective, proactive and totally empathetic to our needs.”
Our MAT Partnership Process
Free Consultation
Plan ahead for 2025 and understand your needs.
Bespoke Design
Tailor services to your Trust & schools’ specific requirements.
Team Assignment
Match our experienced EPs with your Trust’s unique needs and expertise.
Implementation
Launch your tailored EP service with seamless integration and ongoing support.
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Common MAT Questions
How will this benefit our MAT as a whole — not just individual schools?
We work at Trust level, providing joined-up EP support that’s consistent across all your academies. That means one contract, one service standard, and one strategic partner — helping you align inclusion, SEND and wellbeing across your entire MAT.
Can we use our EP days flexibly across different schools and priorities?
Yes. You can allocate time across schools based on emerging needs, whether it’s statutory assessment, early intervention, leadership training, or crisis support. Our service flexes with your Trust’s strategy, not the other way around.
How do you help MAT leaders deliver on inclusion and SEND priorities?
We provide more than assessments. Our EPs support trust-wide improvement through reflective supervision for leaders, CPD for staff, and strategic advice on SEND systems. We help you move from reactive to preventative — with measurable outcomes.
We operate across multiple LAs — can you offer consistency?
Absolutely. Our national network means we deliver consistently across all your schools, even in different regions. You avoid fragmented LA provision and get one cohesive EP service that reports back at Trust level.
What’s the commitment and how do we start?
No rigid contracts or minimum spend. We’ll co-design a service plan with you — start with as few as 10 days or scale up to a full-time EP model. Many MATs begin with a pilot or short-term package to test what works best.
