Expert assessments, EHCP reports and practical recommendations - supporting schools, families and local authorities to understand and meet children's needs.
An educational psychologist (EP) is a specialist who assesses how children and young people think, learn and develop — and what factors might be affecting their progress in education and life.
Unlike occupational therapists or speech and language therapists, EPs typically focus on assessment and consultation rather than ongoing therapy. Their role is to produce a detailed understanding of a child's cognitive, emotional and social profile — and translate that into clear, practical recommendations for schools, families and local authorities.
EP assessments form a critical part of the EHCP process and are increasingly commissioned by local authorities, schools and parents seeking independent evaluation. KidsKinetic EPs also offer remote assessment for families and authorities outside our in-person regions.
EP assessment looks at:
We provide EP assessments for schools, local authorities, parents and multi-disciplinary teams across England - ages 0–25.
Schools seeking EP assessment to inform EHCP requests, intervention planning or to better understand a child's learning and developmental profile.
Local authorities commissioning statutory EP assessments as part of the EHCP process - including cases where the authority's own EP resource is at capacity.
Families seeking an independent EP report - either to support an EHCP request, to resolve a disagreement with a local authority, or simply to better understand their child's needs.
SEND teams, health professionals and other therapists working with a child who would benefit from EP input as part of a wider multi-disciplinary assessment.
Children with an existing EHCP who require updated EP input at annual review - ensuring their plan continues to reflect their current needs and provision.
Families or schools requiring independent EP evidence for SEND tribunal proceedings or disagreement resolution processes with the local authority.
All EP assessments are conducted by fully qualified, BPS-chartered educational psychologists with specialist SEND experience.
Comprehensive statutory-quality EP assessments, including all required sections for the EHCP process. Written reports clearly articulate the child's needs, the impact on their education, and the provision required.
In-depth cognitive assessment using validated tools - producing a detailed profile of the child's strengths, needs and learning style, which informs targeted, evidence-based intervention.
Clear, practical recommendations for schools and families - translating assessment findings into actionable strategies and identifying the provision most likely to support the child's progress.
Direct observation in the classroom and other school settings - assessing how the child functions in their educational environment and identifying environmental factors affecting their learning and wellbeing.
EP work alongside KidsKinetic OTs, SLTs and school support staff - contributing to an integrated, whole-child understanding and a coordinated approach to the child's support.
EP assessments available remotely for families and authorities across the UK - using validated remote testing protocols and video consultation, with the same quality of report output as in-person assessment.
Clarity, confidence and a clear path forward - for schools, families and local authorities.
No waiting for overstretched LA EP services. We respond within 2 working days and begin assessment promptly - keeping EHCP timescales on track.
Our reports are written to be understood - not just by professionals, but by families. Practical, specific and jargon-free wherever possible.
Schools and families develop a much richer understanding of the child's cognitive profile, learning style and the specific factors shaping their progress.
High-quality EP evidence that robustly evidences need - increasing the likelihood of an EHCP being granted and the right provision being specified.
Schools receive targeted, realistic recommendations they can act on - improving the quality of SEN support and the impact it has on the child.
EP findings integrate seamlessly with OT and SLT input - giving a complete, multi-disciplinary picture of the child's needs and how to meet them.
We believe EP work is most effective when it is done with families and schools - not to them.
We discuss the referral with the school or family, understand the context and agree the scope of the assessment before we begin.
Within 2 daysDirect assessment with the child - using standardised tools, observation and consultation with parents and school staff to build a complete picture.
1–2 sessionsA detailed, clearly written report - covering findings, conclusions and specific recommendations for school, home and any statutory processes.
2 weeksWe are available to discuss the report with schools, families and local authorities - and to contribute to EHCP meetings, review processes and multi-disciplinary planning.
On request