Newly published: The role of educational psychologists in Wales

18/06/2025

We are pleased to share the publication of The Role of Educational Psychologists in Wales.

This document was produced by the AEP in partnership with the Welsh Government and provides information about the role of educational psychologists and their contribution to supporting the education and wellbeing of children and young people, their families, and communities in Wales.

It has been produced in the context of legislative changes relating to the Additional Learning Needs and Educational Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018, as well as the Curriculum for Wales, and aims to provide a greater understanding of the essential contribution that educational psychologists make within the education system in Wales.

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You can find a link to a web version of this document here: The role of educational psychologists in Wales [HTML] | GOV.WALES

A full Welsh language version of the document available here: Seicolegwyr addysg: dogfen wybodaeth | LLYW.CYMRU

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