Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology

Our educational psychology input is designed to understand the unique needs of each child and provide targeted strategies to support their development and success. We work closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support.

Support Provided

We collaborate with schools to ensure children receive the support they need to succeed academically and socially. Our services include tailored recommendations, school-based observations, and consultation with teachers to address learning challenges, behavioural needs, and emotional well-being.

We assist in developing Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), provide staff training to help schools better understand and support children with diverse needs, and work closely with staff to implement strategies and monitor progress. Additionally, we work with families to reinforce these strategies at home, ensuring consistent support across school and home environments.

Is This the Right Service for My Child?

NeuroKids provides specialist educational psychology input for children and young people with complex learning, neurodevelopmental or neurological needs, where there is a specific assessment question or purpose.

Our educational psychology services are most appropriate when:

There are concerns about a learning profile, cognitive abilities, attention, executive functioning or adaptive skills
An assessment is needed to understand how a child learns, rather than simply whether they are “behind”
Educational psychology is required to inform educational planning, therapeutic intervention or neurorehabilitation
There is a clear need for diagnostic clarification or formulation, rather than general advice

For Parent-Led Referrals

We do not provide:

EHCP annual reviews
EHCP paperwork-only reviews
Tribunal assessments or attendance
Educational advice without assessment
Exploratory consultations where families are unsure what support is required

Before enquiring about educational psychology input, it is important to be clear about:

What the main learning or educational concern is
What specific questions you want the assessment to answer
How the findings will be used (e.g. to guide support, therapy, or specialist provision)

If you are unsure whether educational psychology assessment is the right starting point, you may find it helpful to read our Educational Psychology Assessment & Support Guide for Parents, which explains what our assessments include, fees and what they are designed to inform.

For Case Managers & Solicitors

Where NeuroKids is formally instructed by a case manager or solicitor, educational psychology assessment and consultation may be provided as part of a co-ordinated medico-legal or rehabilitation programme, working alongside the wider multidisciplinary team and tailored to the specific questions set out in the letter of instruction.

Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Types of Educational Psychology Support

EDUCATIONAL REINTEGRATION

Supporting children returning to school after periods of absence due to illness, injury, or other challenges.
Developing individualised reintegration plans to ease transitions, address challenges and foster confidence.

STAFF TRAINING

Training teachers and school staff on understanding and managing brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
Equipping staff with practical tools to create inclusive learning environments that meet diverse needs.

SPECIFIC LEARNING NEEDS

Providing support for children with difficulties in reading, writing, numeracy, and other academic skills.
Recommending tailored teaching strategies and accommodations to support progress and engagement.

ATTENTION & CONCENTRATION

Offering strategies to help children improve focus and manage distractions in learning environments.
Working on techniques to enhance sustained attention and task completion.

MEMORY

Supporting children with short-term or working memory difficulties by teaching practical strategies and recommending tools to aid recall and learning.

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

Helping children develop planning, organisation, time management and self-monitoring skills to navigate academic and daily life tasks more effectively.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Teaching children to understand and navigate social interactions, build friendships and resolve conflicts.
Using role-playing and real-life scenarios to practice communication and empathy.

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

Providing techniques to help children identify and manage their emotions, reducing stress and anxiety in school.
Supporting the development of resilience and coping mechanisms.

BEHAVIOUR

Addressing challenging behaviours by identifying triggers and reinforcing positive behaviours.
Working with families and schools to implement consistent, structured strategies to support behavioural change.