Educational Psychologists in Bedfordshire
Educational psychology can help schools and families understand learning needs, plan support and prepare evidence. Local routes may differ by the authority responsible for the SEND case.
How educational psychology can help
Educational psychologists can help identify learning needs, support planning and contribute to evidence. Schools, authorities and families may access input in different ways, so begin with the current school support and relevant authority route.
Start with school
Ask the SENCO what support has been tried, how progress is reviewed and whether specialist advice has already been considered.
Use the relevant authority route
Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton remain separate statutory routes for EHCP matters and related evidence.
Before paying privately
Ask what question the work will answer, whether school can use the report and whether the practitioner is registered with the HCPC.
Independent guidance for families
SEND Lantern is an independent guidance platform operated by SEND Lantern Ltd. We help families explore special educational needs and disabilities support, possible next steps and relevant services. SEND Lantern is not part of the NHS, a local authority, a school or any individual service provider. Information on this website is general guidance and should not be treated as medical, legal or educational advice.