Educational Psychologists

WHAT IS AN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST?

An Educational Psychologist (EP) tackles problems encountered in a school environment by children who have learning difficulties and Behavioural, Emotional or Social difficulties (BESD). They work with individual children and also assist teachers, parents and other professionals involved with the child. EPs also help the teachers, parents and other professionals to understand the child’s difficulties and support them in teaching and caring for the child. LEAs (Local Education Authority) usually employ many EPs working in schools, nurseries, special units and colleges but a growing number work as independent or private consultants.

WHAT DOES AN EP DO?

An EP will usually assess a child in one of two ways. The first way is through a direct assessment of the child; assessing the child’s progress, observing them, interviewing them and using test materials.

The second way is through an indirect assessment which is usually conducted via consultations and discussions with the child’s parents and teachers. EPs then write reports making recommendations for action to be taken including for Statements of SEN.

EPs can also provide training for teachers and other professionals on issues such as behavioural management, stress management, bullying and general assessments. Furthermore EPs can advise schools and LEAs about their policies on children with SEN as well as developing and supporting therapeutic and behavioural management programmes.

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