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General 1 Is your service accessible, consider in general terms how you make your service accessible, in addition to any specific premises issues
Your child may receive support from the Educational Psychology Service if he or she is referred to us through Early Years professionals, the school’s or setting’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Inclusion Manager or Head Teacher. The extent of Educational Psychology involvement will usually depend on the Educational Psychology package purchased. Your child will also receive support from the Educational Psychology Service if the Local Authority decides that your child requires an Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan. If your family live in West Berkshire but your child attends a private school, your child would not normally receive support from a Local Authority Educational Psychologist. If your family live in West Berkshire but your child attends an educational setting in another Local Authority, your child may be eligible to receive a service from that Local Authority’s Educational Psychology Service. You will be asked to give your written consent to the educational psychologist's involvement.
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General 2 What are the eligibility criteria for your service, please include any age restrictions, types of need catered for, etc
Please see above
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General 3 How are referrals / applications made to your service, include details of who can refer/apply and referral and application process
Please see above
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General 4 What is your service standard for responding to referrals / accessing services, include timescales for responding to referrals and accessing services
Please see above
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General 5 Who provides / funds your service
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General 6 Are children, young people, parents / carers charged for your service
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General 7 Details of charges, whether any help is available with costs
The EP time is purchased by the educational setting.
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General 8 Feedback and complaints procedure
If you need to complain or discuss the service your child is receiving from the Educational Psychology Service, you can do this via the Principal Educational Psychologist, or through the West Berkshire complaints department.
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General 9 How will I know my child is safe using this service
As applied educational psychologists we are guided by protocols provided by the HCPC and the British Psychological Society. These include strict ethical and legal practice guidelines which we must adhere to. In addition all educational psychologists in West Berkshire hold enhanced DBS certificates.
Education Psychology Service (EPS)
Promoting positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
Our educational psychologists apply psychology within the educational system and the community. We specialise in promoting learning, development, emotional well-being and positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
The Educational Psychology Service is largely delivered in educational settings such as preschools, schools and colleges. As a result the service is usually accessed during school extended opening times.
Is referral required?
Yes
Referral and Availability Notes
All West Berkshire LA schools plus Academies can purchase EP time for their school. The extent of the involvement will depend on the level of service the school has purchased.
Local Offer
West Berkshire Council do not promote or endorse any of the services listed in this Directory. For more information on this please read our disclaimer.
Contact details
- Name: Education Psychology Service (EPS)
- Address: Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LD
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