The Ed Psych Practice has a dedicated team of qualified educational psychologists in London. The educational psychologist works with children, adolescents and young people facing various learning difficulties and development issues.
Our approach is personalised and evidence-based. Our highly qualified team of educational psychologists offers assessments to identify strengths and needs to understand your child's cognitive profile. These assessments, done with your child, as well as using completed questionnaires done by parents and your child's school, will enable our educational psychologists to diagnose potential learning difficulties, as well as identify the specific way these learning difficulties manifest and impact your child.
Following the assessment, the educational psychologist develops personalised recommendations to manage your child’s specific learning difficulties tailored to their needs.
Alix is a Chartered and Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Psychological Society. She trained in South Africa and has experience of... Read More
Allison gained her masters in Educational Psychology from University College London. She worked for a local education authority in London for many years before moving with her family to Tokyo... Read More
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Ceri trained and worked as a teacher in the UK & internationally before moving to New Zealand where she completed her post graduate studies to qualify as an Educational Psychologist at Massey.... Read More
Jack is an Educational Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. He gained his PhD from Cardiff University and worked in Stroud, Blaenau Gwent and Reading.... Read More
Kirsten is a registered Educational Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. She qualified from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa ... Read More
Linda completed her master’s programme in Educational Psychology from UCL in 2003 and worked as an Educational Psychologist in Enfield until September 2019. She was a link... Read More
Michelle trained as an Educational Psychologist at University College London. She did her first degree at Cambridge University and trained as a teacher at the University of Oxford. Michelle has... Read More
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An educational psychology assessment, also known as a cognitive assessment, is a test or series of tests that assess potential concerns of a child’s cognition, the mental processes crucial for perception, judgment, and knowledge acquisition. These assessments typically measure Verbal Intelligence, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Speech and Language, Motor and Sensory Functioning, Visual-Spatial Skills, Working Memory, Attention, Processing Speed, Executive Functioning and Learning.
The results provide a thorough understanding of a child's cognitive profile, highlighting both strengths and areas that require additional support.
While cognitive assessments can be beneficial for all children, they are particularly crucial when behavioural signs suggest underlying learning difficulties. Educational psychologists are particularly important as they can identify areas of need and suggest interventions and access arrangements so that your child can thrive at school and home.
Indicators that may warrant an assessment include:
Prior to the educational psychology assessment, parents and teachers complete an initial questionnaire, offering insights into the child’s behaviour, concerns and cognitive function. This gives the educational psychologist an initial picture of your child’s personality, cognition and symptoms. It helps also to determine whether any subtests should be administered, such as screening for test anxiety, anxiety, ADHD and Autism.
The assessment occurs in a calm environment, lasting two to three hours and includes breaks.
The educational psychology assessment consists of two parts: the first assesses cognitive abilities using standardised tests, including the WISC-V or BAS-3, while the second assess academic achievement through the WIAT-III. If the educational psychologist determines that other subtests may be needed, they will administer those after cognitive and attainment tests. The educational psychologist will look for the links between cognitive domains such as working memory, processing speed or visual-spatial awareness and attainments in things such as reading or writing, and use this information to paint a picture of a child’s cognition.
The educational psychologist will analyse the interrelation between cognitive functions and academic performance, constructing a holistic view of the child’s capabilities. A detailed report, inclusive of findings and recommendations, will be provided within four weeks post-assessment. The educational psychology report outlines the results of the assessment, what the results mean, and further actions you may want to take, such as further testing or learning interventions.
Cognitive assessments (Educational Psychology) unveil how your child processes information, making earlier puzzling behaviours more understandable and manageable. The educational psychology assessment provides clarity and reassures parents and educators to understand where learning difficulties are in order to support your child's needs.
Furthermore, these assessments highlight areas for improvement and cognitive strengths that can be nurtured for positive development.
The resulting reports serve as valuable tools for implementing interventions, securing access arrangements for examinations, and providing evidence for the need for further assessments such as those for ASD, ADHD or DCD.
The educational psychology reports can also show the strengths of the child to be nurtured and developed, alongside areas of need to be addressed and managed. An educational psychology assessment will include a list of interventions, coping strategies and access arrangements that can be implemented collaboratively by you and your child’s school to help your child reach their full potential.
Educational psychology assessments can also be diagnostic of some learning difficulties, or be used as evidence for further assessments, such as ADHD assessments. Finally, the reports from these assessments can also be used as evidence when applying for access arrangements, such as extra time in exams, or when applying for financial help such as DSA.
We use three tests in the educational psychology assessment:
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) is a standardised, reliable test used to measure five cognitive domains: Verbal Comprehension, Visuo-Spatial Function, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed. It is administered individually to give more personalised results.
It takes 45-65 minutes to complete and is administered to children aged 6-16. Children under 6 use The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV) and children over 16 use the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV).
The British Abilities Scale (BAS-3) is a series of standardised, reliable tests that assess current intellectual functioning and educational progress. It measures verbal ability, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial ability.
The scores from these measurements give a General Composite Ability (GCA) score. This test is administered to children aged 3-17 years and 11 months. Test time depends on the age of the child.
The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-3), is a series of tests evaluating listening, speaking, reading, writing and maths skills to assess academic achievement. For ages 4-85.
The Ed Psych Practice is committed to helping children, young people and their families navigate their educational journeys by identifying learning challenges and fostering strengths. Our dedicated team of educational psychologists is here to support your child’s development, ensuring they receive the tools and guidance necessary to thrive academically and emotionally. Please reach out to us for more information on how we can assist your child today.