Educational Psychology Service
The Educational Psychology Service is for children and young people aged 0 to 25. EPs advise staff, other professionals and parents/carers on ways of supporting children in their educational, emotional and social development. Where appropriate EPs carry out psychological assessments of children and young people in a range of settings including early years, schools and colleges.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- eps@peterborough.gov.uk
Where to go
- Address
-
Sand Martin House
Bittern Way
Fletton Quays
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire - Postcode
- PE2 8TY
- Notes
Staff will primarily meet service users in the community.
All SENI Services work with Family Voice Peterborough to run monthly Parent/Carer Hubs. For more details on the hubs, please see the Family Voice Peterborough website: www.familyvoice.org
In addition the EP service provides monthly open access Microsoft TEAMS consultation sessions for parents and young people (aged 16 or over and attending a college placement)
These are bookable slots and parents / young people email EPS@peterborough.gov.uk a month in advance to book a slot
Other Details
Costs
- Details
- None for statutory services Subscription charges apply for non-statutory support for schools. Additional fees may be required for some training packages.
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 0-25
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Parents should first discuss concerns about progress with the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) at school or educational setting. If, following discussions with the school or setting it is felt that the involvement of an EP is needed, then the SENCo will complete and submit the necessary paperwork including the parental/carer signature to provide consent.
For pre-school children, parents should discuss concerns about progress with the child’s key person or SENCo in the setting or their health visitor.
Professional request for Involvement via the school or educational setting.
Bookable appointment at an open access parent/carer or young person (aged 16 or over and attending a college placement) consultation session made by parents/carers or a young person
Work at the request of the Local Authority
Local Offer
- Description
Works with and provides advice on vulnerable children or young people (0-25 years old) who are experiencing special educational needs that will hinder their successful learning and participation in the community.
We also work collaboratively with the specialist Hubs, commissioned by the City Council, to provide peer to peer support for education settings across the Peterborough area. These Hubs deliver a variety of support such as training, observations of lessons, resource libraries, helpline.
- Contact Telephone
- 01733 863689
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
0 to 5 years
5 to 11 years
11 to 19 years
18 to 25 years - Needs Level
- High
- SEN Provision Type
- Specialist