The majority of requests for an Educational Psychology Assessment come from schools and early years centres. However, the Additional Support for Learning Act allows parents / carers to request an educational psychology assessment for their child. This must be made in writing and sent to the Principal Educational Psychologist.
The request will be acknowledged and an appointment will be arranged. At the meeting will be the psychologist, other relevant staff and the parents / carers with the child or young person. This meeting is usually held in the school or early years centre that the child or young person attends.
When this has been completed, a discussion with the Psychologist will identify the correct plan of action, for example a consultation meeting with parents, an Inset for staff, advice only, etc.
Please contact our Educational Psychology Service with any questions that you may have about an Educational Psychology assessment.
Source: Educational Psychology Assessment in Scotland (2005).
Published by the Association of Principal Educational psychologists and the Scottish Division of Educational Psychology.
Who can make a request?
Requests for involvement can be made by:
More information
An educational psychologist visits each school or centre regularly.The amount of time spent at each site varies depending on the school roll and the needs of the wider community.
Each year school or centre staff meet with the Educational Psychologist to discuss and agree the main concerns for the service at their site. These concerns can include any of the main tasks such as consultation, assessment, staff development or research. A service delivery agreement is approved and a Record of Service Delivery is completed after each visit to the school / centre.
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