About

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 (SEND) and are undergoing an Education Health and Care Plan.

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 well-being, cognition, physical and sensory, and language and communication).

Who do we work with?

Knowsley Educational Psychology Service works directly with or on behalf of children and young people aged 0-25. We work collaboratively with children and young people, 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.