Educational Psychology assessments may provide a range of benefits, including:

• A better understanding of a young person’s learning and psychological functioning, including strengths and areas of need.

• Offering recommendations to support a young person at school or home.

• Equipping young people with the knowledge of how they learn, which may have positive effects on their self-esteem and helping them to achieve their potential.

• Supporting evidence for the purposes of Statutory Assessment requests.  

Educational Psychology assessments are tailored to the needs of the individual and may cover the following areas:

• Cognition and associated cognitive processes (e.g., information processing).

• Attainments in reading, writing and mathematics.  

• Diagnostic services for Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g., Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) or General Learning Difficulties.

• Communication and social interaction.

• Social, emotional and mental health needs.

• Early learning and play skills.

• Attention and concentration.

• Executive functioning and working memory.

The standard fee for assessment is £600.