Educational Psychologists in Essex
Educational psychology can help schools and families understand learning needs, plan support and prepare evidence. Local Authority involvement depends on 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, Local Authorities and families may access input in different ways, so start by understanding the current school support and 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 correct authority route
Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council remain separate statutory routes for EHCP matters.
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.