Consultation and assessment

Find out more about our contributions to the identification of special educational needs (SEN).
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"We were both respected and our thoughts listened to and not judged"- feedback shared by a parent/carer

What does consultation and assessment involve?

Our team provide consultation which seeks to gather information, synthesise, select and address different ways of intervening, as appropriate to the needs and choices of the consultee. Our team members are knowledgeable and experienced in facilitating the process of consultation, but everyone involved in the consultation has unique expertise that contribute to the richness of the search for solutions.

As part of an assessment, educational psychologists (EPs) triangulate data/information from a variety of sources and a full range of evidence will be drawn upon. They typically involve a range of materials and reference to existing professional's reports and information.  Consultation/s will typically be held with parents/carers and settings. EPs will gain insights from persons who know the child well to gain an understanding of their presentation across contexts (e.g., school, home). In some cases, children will have had assessments and/or observations conducted by other professionals. Existing professional reports will often inform an EP's piece of work.

For more information about anything detailed on our webpages, including how education professionals can make a referral, please email the Psychology and Therapeutic Services team at psychology&therapeuticservices@suffolk.gov.uk. 

Our consultation offer

Our main consultation offer includes the Analysis of Additional Needs Tool (AANT) and multi-professional Solution Circles, more information on these can be found by clicking the buttons below. Within our traded packages schools can request further individual consultation or consultation that considers wider school systems. 

Analysis of Additional Needs Tool (AANT)Solution Circles