The role of Educational Psychologists in Wales
This document was produced by the AEP and 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.
Download as PDFThis document was produced by the AEP and 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.
You can find a link to a web version here: The role of educational psychologists in Wales [HTML] | GOV.WALES
There is a full Welsh language version of the document available here: Seicolegwyr addysg: dogfen wybodaeth | LLYW.CYMRU
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The AEP preferred position for Trainee Educational Psychologists in Years 2 & 3 is that they should be employed on the Soulbury scale for Trainee Educational Psychologists. However, many local authorities continue to utilise the bursary scheme, which is a significantly lower rate and causes financial challenges for many.
