Educational Psychology for Local Authorities

Flexible Educational Psychology Support, Built Around Your Local Authority

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.


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Consultation-Led Service

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.

Assessment and SEN Support

Holistic, non-discriminatory contributions to the EHC needs assessment process. We look at strengths as well as barriers, so recommendations support positive outcomes.

Ongoing Partnership

A dependable extension of your team, with dedicated EPs or flexible access, whichever suits how you work.

Trainee and Assistant EP Development

We help local authorities develop their own EPs, with supervision, CPD and casework that supports careers.

Building Capacity in Schools

We work at whole-school, group and individual levels to build capacity within schools and settings.

Training and Development

Co-designed with you around the needs and skill gaps you have identified, and delivered by practising EPs.

Discuss Your Needs

We understand your capacity, timelines, and volume. An education coordinator will explore options: backlog clearance, ongoing partnership, or hybrid model.

We Shape Something That Fits

Pay-per-assessment, a partnership agreement, or a blend of both. Clear, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.

We Work Alongside You

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.

Educational Psychology for Local Authorities Service Models

Backlog Clearance

Need to clear a large backlog of pending EHCP assessments? We can:

  • Supply volume capacity on a pay-per-assessment basis
  • Meet your statutory 16-week timelines
  • Provide all EPs HCPC-registered and LA-experienced
  • Deliver reports in your template format
  • Scale up or down as the backlog reduces
  • No long-term commitment beyond the clearing period

Ongoing Partnership

Looking for long-term outsourced EP capacity? Options include:

  • Fixed number of assessments per month
  • Dedicated EP allocation if preferred
  • Mix of statutory assessments and consultation
  • Trainee and assistant EP support
  • Volume discounts on larger contracts
  • Flexible scaling as your needs change

Trainee & Assistant EP Development

We work with LAs developing new EPs:

  • Trainees and assistants gain diverse case experience
  • Supervised practice across a range of SEND presentations
  • CPD and professional development support
  • Guidance from experienced EPs
  • Real outcomes that strengthen future applications
  • Access to our 1,000+ EP network for peer learning

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Every assessment delivered meets:

  • HCPC registration requirements (all EPs)
  • SEND Code of Practice standards
  • Your LA’s report template (if provided)
  • Enhanced DBS checks (all EPs)
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • 100% quality assurance before delivery

Building Long-Term Capacity

We work with LAs to reduce pressure on the system itself:

  • Upskilling school-based staff to handle more at an early stage
  • Consultation models that catch difficulties before they become statutory
  • Reducing repeat referrals through better first-line support
  • Strategic input into your wider SEND service design

Local Authority Commissioning FAQs

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:

Let’s Talk About Your Service

Whether you are shaping a partnership, building capacity or developing your own EP workforce, wherever you are starting from, we can support you.