As Educational Psychologists, we have a statutory responsibility to contribute psychological advice as part of the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment process.

A typical assessment will involve the Educational Psychologist speaking with the child or young person, their parent or carer and other professionals such as teachers. They may also carry out observations of the child and young person in their educational context and use a range of assessment tools to build a clear picture of the child or young person’s needs.

As part of the current co-production pilot in Milton Keynes, when an EHC Plan has been agreed, Educational Psychologists will attend planning meeting to work with others to co-produce outcomes and provision.