Educational Psychology Assessment
Educational Psychology assessments provide a detailed understanding of how a child or young person thinks, learns, and copes with the demands of school and daily life. These assessments offer clarity, practical recommendations, and guidance for families, educators, and professionals working with the young person.
Individuals can access HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists with experience across both local authority and private settings, delivering comprehensive, high-quality assessments.
What Clinician Assess
- Difficulties with learning, literacy, or numeracy
- Attention and concentration problems (e.g. ADHD profiles)
- Emotional regulation and behaviour in the classroom
- Social communication needs
- School avoidance, anxiety, or confidence issues
- Concerns about progress, despite adequate support
- Preparation for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or exam access arrangements (JCQ)
What the Assessment includes
- Initial consultation with parent/carer
- Review of school reports, past assessments, or referrals
- Optional teacher liaison
In-Person Assessment
- 1:1 session with the young person (typically 2-3 hours, might involve a few sessions)
- Standardised cognitive and learning attainment assessments (e.g. WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WIAT)
- Observation of behaviour, motivation, learning style
- Emotional and social development questionnaires (where relevant).
Report & Feedback
Clinicians work closely with families and schools to ensure that each assessment is clear, practical, developmentally sensitive, and easy to understand.
- Full written report with clear findings and actionable recommendations.
- Feedback session with parent/carer
- Signposting to school-based or external supports.