Educational Psychology Service (EPS) (Local SEND Offer)

What is this service?

A service for schools families and others involved in the care of children and young people who experience educational, psychological and emotional difficulties.

Who is it for?

Children and young people age 0-25
Parents and carers
Schools, nurseries and other educational settings

Services Offered

Advice (via telephone enquiries, sign posting)
Consultation
Training and projects
Direct work (assessment, interventions and therapeutic work)
Research
Strategic work with local authorities and other agencies

Outcomes for service users

Improved psychological and emotional well being
Psychological input in collaboration with others to devise strategies in order to address concerns about development and educational progress

More information

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Who to contact

Contact Name: Parminder Bansal
Telephone: 020 8708 7494 020 8708 7494
E-mail: parminder.bansal@redbridge.gov.uk

Where to go

Name: Ray Lodge Childrens Resource Centre
Address: Childrens Resource Centre, 91
Ray Lodge Road
Woodford Bridge
Woodford Green
Essex
Postcode: IG8 7PG; View IG8 7PG on a map

Time / Date Details

When is it on: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5.00pm

Availability

Age Ranges

Under 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Referral required

Referral Details

Pre school children

Professionals such as health visitors or doctors, or staff in pre-school settings can make a referral to the Pre-School Liaison Group (a team of people from Health, Social Services, the Voluntary Sector and Education who meet regularly to talk about and plan for children under 5 years who have additional/special educational needs). The Educational Psychology Service becomes involved with pre-school children and their families through the Pre School Liaison Group.

School age children

Every Redbridge maintained school has an EP who makes regular visits. Where the school is concerned about a child, they may involve the Educational Psychologist (with parental permission).

Parents may contact the Service direct by telephone to ask for general advice.

Post 16

EPs may also become involved with young people over 16 with Statements of Special Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plans.

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