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Whether you are shaping a new service model, building capacity in your schools or developing your own EP workforce, we work as an extension of your team. Our EPs are HCPC registered, follow your processes and report in your format.
Consultation with schools, families and other professionals as the starting point. It builds a full picture of need and may lead to assessment, intervention, training or policy work.
Holistic, non-discriminatory contributions to the EHC needs assessment process. We look at strengths as well as barriers, so recommendations support positive outcomes.
A dependable extension of your team, with dedicated EPs or flexible access, whichever suits how you work.
We help local authorities develop their own EPs, with supervision, CPD and casework that supports careers.
We work at whole-school, group and individual levels to build capacity within schools and settings.
Co-designed with you around the needs and skill gaps you have identified, and delivered by practising EPs.
We understand your capacity, timelines, and volume. An education coordinator will explore options: backlog clearance, ongoing partnership, or hybrid model.
Pay-per-assessment, a partnership agreement, or a blend of both. Clear, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
EPs matched and scheduled, with regular updates so your team always knows where things stand. Every report is quality-checked by your dedicated education coordinator.
Need to clear a large backlog of pending EHCP assessments? We can:
Looking for long-term outsourced EP capacity? Options include:
We work with LAs developing new EPs:
Every assessment delivered meets:
We work with LAs to reduce pressure on the system itself:
Pricing is bespoke based on volume and assessment type. We offer pay-per-assessment rates, and partnership pricing. We always provide a detailed quote upfront with no hidden charges. Contact us with your anticipated volume for a bespoke proposal.
Yes, our EPs work regularly with local authorities and know SEND Code of Practice requirements. We use your template or provide our own. We align with your LA's processes and systems.
Very flexible. Whether you need 10 assessments per month or 100, we match that. If demand drops, costs drop too. No long-term lock-in however we do offer partnership contracts if you want stability.
We actively support LAs developing new EPs. Trainees gain diverse case experience, supervision, and CPD access. We help strengthen their applications. Discuss this when you contact us.
We can begin within weeks. Once terms are agreed, EPs are matched to cases and assessments scheduled. Our Education Coordinators organise everything, so your staff can focus on statutory decision-making.
Yes. All our EPs are HCPC-registered and LA-experienced. We work to your templates and provide evidence of our vetting and quality assurance. Your authority should accept reports from registered professionals.
Yes. We're experienced in coordinating health, education, and social care assessments. Our Education Coordinators liaise with all agencies and ensure all perspectives are included.
We have a large network of EPs nationwide. If an EP becomes unavailable, we quickly identify a replacement without delay. We keep you informed throughout.
Every report is 100% quality-checked before delivery. We verify that all statutory questions are answered, recommendations are clear, and reports meet SEND Code of Practice standards.
Unfortunately, we are unable to assist self-referred, private individuals but if you visit the following websites you can find directories of independent psychologists across the UK:
Whether you are shaping a partnership, building capacity or developing your own EP workforce, wherever you are starting from, we can support you.