Knowsley Educational Psychology Service
At Knowsley Educational Psychological Service (EPS), we have a dedicated team made up of admin staff, Educational Psychologists, Trainee and Assistant Educational Psychologists. Our service provides independent support and advice to children & young people, schools and families to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
What do Educational Psychologists Do?
In addition to developing initiatives for the local authority in Knowsley, Educational Psychologists contribute to regional and national research and development opportunities in education, training and child development. Educational Psychologists also have a statutory role in providing advice or information to local authorities for children and young people who may have a special educational need or disability ( ) and are undergoing an Education Health and Care Plan. [toggle saying ‘This is a detailed exploration to find out what your child's special educational needs are and what provision should be put into place to meet them. It is the step before an Education, Health and Care Plan (often known simply as a 'plan'), but doesn't always lead to a plan being written.]
Most of the work we deliver as Educational Psychologists relates to teaching and learning across four broad areas of development (i.e. social and emotional wellbeing, cognition, physical and sensory, and language and communication).
Who do we work with?
Knowsley Educational Psychology Service work directly with or on behalf of children and young people aged 0-25. We work collaboratively with children and young people themselves, their parents/carers and school settings ranging from early years to post-16. We also work with a range of colleagues from agencies such as health and social care and contribute to multi-agency planning processes for children and young people by attending meetings, providing reports and through training and Continuous Professional Development.
Any questions?
If after hearing a little bit about us, you still have some questions before working with an Educational Psychologist, talk to your teacher, parent/carer or a trusted adult at school and they can contact us for you.
Contact details
Telephone: 0151-443-2057/3516
Email: eps@knowsley.gov.uk