Educational Psychologist consultations
An Educational Psychologist (EP) works within the Hampshire Virtual School team. We can offer consultations for Hampshire children and young people aged 0 to 18 who are:
- in care or being looked after
- have a social worker
- were previously looked after
- are in kinship care
What a consultation involves
A consultation is a problem-solving space where key adults in a child’s life meet to discuss the child's strengths, needs and aspirations with an EP. The group works together to understand the child’s situation and whether this can be moved forward in any way.
The consultation is one hour long and is held virtually on Microsoft Teams.
Consultation with the Virtual School EP is not:
- part of an education, health and care needs assessment
- part of a diagnostic pathway for disorders such as ADHD and ASD
- a pathway to an in-depth EP assessment and school visit
- linked to the Hampshire Educational Psychology team
For further information on how to access any of the above, speak to your school’s special educational needs coordinator.
How an Educational Psychologist can help
EPs work to support children and young people in education settings to reach their full potential by working with them and key adults who support them.
They draw on a range of psychological theories in their work, which may involve looking at the environment around the child.
Who can attend a consultation
Important adults in the child’s life can attend the consultation. This may include:
- parents/carers
- teachers and other school staff
- social care staff
- virtual school staff
- other relevant adults and professionals
The child may also want to join the meeting to share their views.
What happens after the consultation
The EP will provide brief written notes of key points and next steps identified.
Book a consultation
The way you book will vary depending on the circumstances of the child. You must complete the correct booking form.
Once the booking form is complete, email it to [email protected] in Word format to book a one-hour consultation slot.
We will then provide you with a Microsoft Teams link for your booked slot, which you can forward to other relevant adults you may wish to invite to the consultation.
Available dates for consultations:
- Wednesday 22 April
- Monday 27 April
- Wednesday 6 May
- Wednesday 13 May
- Wednesday 20 May
- Wednesday 3 June
- Monday 8 June
- Tuesday 16 June
- Monday 22 June
- Tuesday 2 July
- Wednesday 8 July
- Wednesday 15 July
To book a consultation for a looked-after child or a child in care
Complete the EP Consultation Booking Form (LAC).
The individual providing parental consent for this may be the child’s social worker. If not, they will likely be able to advise who has parental consent.
To book a consultation for a child with a social worker, a previously looked-after child or a child in kinship care
Complete the EP Consultation Booking Form (Extended Duties).