Educational Psychology Service
Redbridge Educational Psychology Service (EPS) aims to improve outcomes, bring about positive change and promote inclusion and the well-being of children and young people who:
- are from 0 to 25 years old
- are vulnerable
- have additional or special educational needs
To help achieve this, we work with school staff, parents/carers and other professionals within the local authority and community.
Within the EPS, there is The Redbridge Education and Well-being Team (REWT). They aim to support the emotional well-being of children and young people through delivering training and targeted interventions.
What we do
We work within Redbridge Schools and Provisions to support them to increase their capacity to meet a wider range of needs.
Areas that an Educational Psychologists can be involved with include:
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learning and development including for young children
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child psychological wellbeing, including attachment, loss and resilience
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language, social and communication difficulties including Autism
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social, emotional and behavioural concerns
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attention, focus and concentration
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the needs of looked after children and other vulnerable groups
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critical incident response support to schools where there has been a significant event affecting the emotional well-being of pupils and staff
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Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments
How Educational Psychologists support children and schools
They use psychological consultations. This is a collaborative, problem solving process.
Consultations can have a focus on:
- an individual child or young person
- a group
- the whole school level
It involves working with those most directly affected and concerned.
They work collaboratively with others. This is because we understand that parents, carers and education staff typically know the child or young person the best.
The role of the Educational Psychologists is to apply their knowledge of psychology, building on strengths and resources, and exploring aspects of the school and family contexts to create positive change.
What happens when Educational Psychologists are involved
Each school is usually assigned an Educational Psychologist.
They work closely together with the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo).
They agree on priorities during a ‘School Planning Meeting’. These meetings are where Educational Psychologists will plan and agree what work they’ll become involved with.
Parent and school support line
This support line is for any parent or carer of a child living in Redbridge or attending a school in Redbridge. Redbridge School staff can also call this support line.
This is a confidential space to talk through any concerns they have about a child’s wellbeing, learning or behaviour. Signposting information is also provided.
- Telephone: 07741 331009 (Every Wednesday 10:00am to 4:00pm)
Contact us
The best place to start is by talking to your child’s school. Share your concerns with them, and together you can decide on next steps.
