AEP Guidance: Working relationships between local authority employed EPs and EPs working in private practice
18/12/2025
The AEP is committed to representing both LA and non-LA educational psychologists (EPs). We offer both professional and workplace support on a case-by-case basis and acknowledge that a nuanced understanding of the individual workplace context is vital in providing appropriate guidance.
Download as PDFOur policy and guidance documents are designed to be appropriate for all EPs in membership, including both LA and non-LA workers.
We support positive working relationships between LA and non-LA EPs and believe that collaboration and co-operation between all EPs is central in providing high quality support to children, young people and families.
Relevant Resources
AEP Guidance: Best Practice for working directly with Children & Young People
As Educational Psychologists, our work with CYP should support and promote their human rights. At each stage it is therefore important to take account of their views, support their wellbeing and engage with them in partnership, taking the least intrusive approach to assessment and respecting their right to privacy in the information we gather and the records we keep.
AEP Guidance: Working relationships between local authority employed EPs and EPs working in private practice
The AEP is committed to representing both LA and non-LA educational psychologists (EPs). We offer both professional and workplace support on a case-by-case basis and acknowledge that a nuanced understanding of the individual workplace context is vital in providing appropriate guidance.
AEP Guidance: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The AEP believes that CPD is an important aspect of educational psychology (EP) work, as it ensures that EPs continue to grow and develop new skills as they progress through their career.
