For Education

Psychologists work directly with children and young people. We use an approach which combines a level of testing and in-context assessment. This allows for a fair description of the child’s strengths and weaknesses underpinned by an analysis of why they are experiencing difficulties.

The use of a wide range of comprehensive testing and diagnostic assessment helps to provide recommendations for School Action/Plus of the Code of Practice.

Assistance with framing Individual Education Plans for example, specialist advice and guidance on specific disabilities and particular educational needs in relation to the Disability Discrimination Act.
School based assessments and observations can be arranged as well as inset training days for teachers.

Parents

Having a child/teenager with any sort of learning/behavioural difficulty is challenging and parents also need advice and support.

We have links to parent support groups and specialist agencies that can provide much needed advice and guidance when anxiety and worry is at its height.

Further Education and Exams

Dyslexics although often talented and creative find exam courses leading to Common Entrance, SATS, GCSEs and A levels difficult.

It is not necessary to have a Statement in order to benefit from exam concessions, but students who want to receive extra time (normally 25%) or other concessions during GCSE exams need to have an assessment made by an educational psychologist or specially qualified assessor within 2 years of the exams.

The report should be given to the school or centre where the exams are to be sat, who will then make the arrangements with the examination board.(s).