Educational & Social Services

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Psychological Service

The Educational Psychology Service provides a range of services for schools, parents and young people with special educational needs within East Ayrshire.

What services are available?

• assessment and advice on a whole range of difficulties associated with young persons experiencing problems which influence their learning.
• training and consultancy work with schools and other community groups.
• advice to parents on issues regarding specific problems they may be experiencing with their children.
• setting up and evaluating projects designed to support teaching and learning for vulnerable children and young people.
• advice and support to the Authority on developing strategic policies to facilitate inclusive education for all in East Ayrshire.

Do psychologists work with all young people?

• The Educational Psychology Service has a remit for all young people in the age range 0 - 19 years who may have need of specialist support to help their education. We will be found working with families and children in their pre-school years; throughout their primary school years and on through secondary education including post school provision.

Where can psychologists be contacted?

• Each psychologist has responsibility to provide a service to a group of education establishments in East Ayrshire and initial contact can be made by discussing concerns with headteachers.

Contact the Psychological Service