Three Ways Expert Witnesses Were Criticised in Recent High Court Cases and What to Learn From Them
Three Ways Expert Witnesses Were Criticised in Recent High Court Cases and What to Learn From Them Evidence from expert witnesses carries real weight in court, it can determine outcomes that have enormous consequences for people involved. This is why courts hold experts to a high standard and why these…
Read MoreWhy Real-World Expert Witness Experience Matters: Lessons from Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence
Why Real-World Expert Witness Experience Matters: Lessons from Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence When two experts disagree, the court has to decide who to believe. The High Court judgment in Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 offers a clear and informative example of exactly…
Read MoreWhat Educational Psychologists Need to Know About Writing Neuro-Affirming Reports
What Educational Psychologists Need to Know About Writing Neuro-Affirming Reports If you work with neurodivergent children and young people, the language you use in your reports matters more than you might think. The National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) in Scotland published its Neuro-Affirming Reports: Guidance for Health Practitioners a couple…
Read MoreWhat Does an Educational Psychologist Do? Beyond the Assessment
What Does an Educational Psychologist Do? Beyond the Assessment If you asked most people what an educational psychologist does, you’d probably get a fairly consistent answer: they assess children for SEN, write reports, and contribute to EHCPs and that’s true, as far as it goes. But it’s a bit like…
Read MoreFitness to Plead Assessments in the UK: What Legal Professionals Need to Know
Fitness to Plead Assessments in the UK: What Legal Professionals Need to Know When a defendant appears before a criminal court in England and Wales, the assumption is that they are capable of participating meaningfully in their own trial, however that assumption cannot always hold. Where there are concerns about…
Read MoreFamily Law Expert Witness Services: What You Need to Know
Family Law Expert Witness Services: What You Need to Know Family law cases are among the most emotionally challenging in the legal system. When children are at the centre of proceedings, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Solicitors, social workers, judges, and families all need clarity on complex psychological questions that…
Read MoreDemystifying the EP Assessment: A Guide for Schools, Parents & Carers
Demystifying the EP Assessment: A Guide for Schools, Parents & Carers For a parent, hearing that their child may need an Educational Psychology (EP) assessment can feel daunting. For a SENCO or teacher, it marks a significant step in supporting a pupil with complex needs. It’s a process that can…
Read More10 Tips for Choosing an Expert Witness in the UK
10 Tips for Choosing an Expert Witness in the UK Instructing an expert witness can feel like navigating unfamiliar territory, especially if it’s your first time managing a case requiring psychological or psychiatric evidence. The right expert can make the difference between a case that succeeds and one that doesn’t,…
Read MoreThe Shift Towards Face-to-Face Educational Psychology Assessments and What It Means for EPs
The Shift Towards Face-to-Face Educational Psychology Assessments and What It Means for EPs The landscape of Educational Psychology assessment is shifting. Over the past year, Psychology Direct has seen a significant rise in demand for face-to-face assessments from Local Authorities, schools, and families. For Educational Psychologists, understanding this sector-wide change…
Read MoreHow Partnering with Psychology Direct Works for Associates
How Partnering with Psychology Direct Works for Associates As a dedicated psychologist or psychiatrist, your passion lies in assessment, insight, and making a real difference. But often, the reality of independent practice can involve a surprising amount of administrative burden, chasing referrals, negotiating fees, managing paperwork, and even battling for…
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