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Educational psychologist

A psychologist who assesses children's learning and emotional needs and advises schools and families, and contributes to EHC needs assessments.

Also called
EP
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
School roles

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EHC needs assessment England
The statutory assessment a local authority carries out to decide whether a child or young person needs an EHCP.

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