What might this look like
When an education setting (usually via the School’s SENCo) has identified that a child or young person has special educational needs and or a disability (SEND), the setting is required to put in place strategies and interventions to try to address the areas of need as part of the Graduated Response.
Many children and young people with SEND will not go on to need the involvement from an educational psychologist, however, if there are significant concerns about the child or young person’s progress, then the SENCo, with parent or carer consent, can seek advice from an educational psychologist at a termly Psychological Consultation Meeting (PCM). Sometimes direct involvement with an educational psychologist is needed and the nature of that work will be determined by the educational psychologist carrying out the assessment. They are trained to select the most appropriate approach and assessment tools needed to fulfil their role.
If you think your child requires involvement from Hull Educational Psychology Service, please share your concerns and requests with your child’s SENCo. We are unable to accept requests directly from parents or carers.