Report reveals chronic shortage of Educational Psychologists and record provision gaps
A new report - Educational psychologists in England - from the Education Policy Institute (EPI), has been published today. The research evidences the chronic shortage of Educational Psychologists and record provision gaps and reveals the stark disparity in levels of EP provision.
Every Child Achieving and Thriving - Government publishes Schools White Paper
Government announces a long term commitment to growing the EP workforce
The Department for Education published a report this morning revealing how many hours local authorities spend developing and issuing EHCPs. This comes alongside an announcement of a long term commitment to growing the Educational Psychology (EP) workforce in England – ensuring more trained workers in the years to come.
DfE announces expectation for secondary schools to establish “inclusion bases”
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that, over time, all secondary schools will be expected to establish “inclusion bases”. These bases are intended to provide dedicated spaces where pupils can access targeted support that bridges mainstream and specialist provision.
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: Educational Psychologists who are invited to give evidence at a tribunal
SEND system is at breaking point – Government must act on workforce shortages
The Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) welcomes the House of Commons Education Select Committee’s Solving the SEND Crisis report.
Highlighting an acute shortfall of EPs and specialist staff, the report urged the Government to act now to address the SEND system’s shortcomings.
Making our case to Parliament: AEP to appear before inquiry on SEND crisis
On Tuesday 29 April, the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) will appear before the House of Commons Education Select Committee as part of its inquiry into solving the SEND crisis in England.
This follows our written submission earlier this year and marks an important opportunity for us to speak directly to policymakers about the systemic issues affecting educational psychologists, schools, and families.
The problem with Education, Health & Care Plans: AEP President comments in Schools Week
Schools Week today published a collection of articles relating to issues in the SEND system in England and Education, Health & Care Plans.
They spoke to AEP President, David Collingwood about his experience of working with EHCP plans and the serious impact of the shortage of Educational Psychologists (EPs) in Local Authorities.
Public Accounts Committee report highlights critical challenges in the SEN system
The UK parliament's Public Accounts Committee has today released its report ‘Support for children and young people with special educational needs’ highlighting significant challenges in the current SEND system, describing it as at ‘crisis point’, and provided key recommendations for improvement.
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