An establishment’s link Educational Psychologist is a core member of nursery ‘Support for All’ and school ‘Pupil Support Group’ teams.

A representative from the Educational Psychology Service also attends the Local Authority’s education decision making groups:

EARLY YEARS COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT TEAM (EYCAT)

EYCAT is a multi-agency group who coordinate services for children below school age who require additional support. The EYCAT forum is chaired by an Inclusion Officer and has a wide range of representatives from Education, Health and Social Work. Requests to the EYCAT forum are usually made by another professional such as a Health Visitor or Paediatrician. Requests to EYCAT are only accepted with the full consent and agreement of parent/ carer.

LOCALITY LIAISON GROUP (LLG) / GIRFEC LIAISON GROUP (GLG)

For learners of school age (including those who are in their preschool year and are seeking a primary one place in a specialist resource at Tier 2 & 3) there is the Locality Liaison Group (LLG). There are two LLG groups – one for Bearsden and Milngavie locality and another for Bishopbriggs, Lenzie and Kirkintilloch locality.  All recommendations are then sent for further consideration to the GIRFEC Liaison Group (GLG). Both of these groups are attended by representatives from education, speech therapy and social work.

Further information is available within: Including Every Learner: Policy and provision for children and young people with additional support needs in East Dunbartonshire Council. Including Every Learner