Educational Psychology Services

by Catholic Care Team | May 5, 2023 | Schools

Catholic Care | Schools | Educational Psychology Services

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Educational psychologists are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council, Educational Psychologists (EPs) will advise about child development, learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour.

They work with children and young people of ages 3-19. As part of the Schools, Children and Family Wellbeing Service EPs work with other professionals in the team to ensure every child receives a good service.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”735″ back_attachment=”fixed” overlay_color=”accent” overlay_alpha=”70″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ top_divider=”gradient” bottom_divider=”gradient” uncode_shortcode_id=”178879″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”4″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”231221″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h1″ css_animation=”curtain” interval_animation=”200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”117460″ subheading=”– Parents of a young person”][uncode_hl_text color=”color-xsdn” opacity=”.25″ height=”15%” animate=”true” offset=”0.15em”]Since your meeting with our son last week there has been a huge improvement. He speaks so highly of you, and we’re very grateful for all your support.[/uncode_hl_text][/vc_custom_heading][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-lxmt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ inverted_device_order=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”217911″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”8/12″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ inverted_device_order=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”134987″][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”139139″]How EPs work with educational settings
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EPs work at a number of levels: – Individual assessments of children – Group work, which includes teaching and multi-agency.
The EP will liaise closely with the setting to agree and prioritise their work.
The EP will help advise parents, carers and teaching staff and have direct involvement with children.

[/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”152585″]EPs can only work directly with children, after the Educational setting has secured written consent from parents/ carers. If the EP becomes involved with a referral, it is not always necessary for the EP to see the child for things to change.

They will conduct an assessment relating to the referred child following discussions with parents and teaching staff. If a more direct involvement is needed the EP will gain a better understanding of your child’s strengths and difficulties through:[/vc_column_text][uncode_list icon=”fa fa-arrow-right2″ icon_color=”accent” uncode_shortcode_id=”185397″ icon_color_type=”uncode-palette”]

Meeting and talking with parents
Talking with staff
Observing in the classroom or playground
Talking to your child on their own or with you there if you wish
Looking at schoolwork
Using activities or tests with them

[/uncode_list][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”105401″]Parents have the right to be present when the EP meets with their child. A parent’s presence can be reassuring for an anxious or very young child, who may find it difficult.

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Telling the EP about their child, including his or her strengths
Letting the EP know what their child is like at home

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