The Educational Psychology Service is a specialist team working for Falkirk Council Children’s Services. Our aim is to provide a high quality psychology service through consultation for the children and families who require this most, using a knowledgeable and supportive, team approach.
Vision
“We passionately believe in making the children of Falkirk’s lives better. We promote positive educational journeys using the power of psychology and work with parents and others as partners.”
November 2023
How we work
We can be involved in supporting children and young people from birth to 25 years old. An Educational Psychologist will work with a child and family if there are concerns about the development, learning or behaviour of the child. The service is also focused on improving outcomes for children through training, development work and general advice.
We have published a privacy notice on the Falkirk Council website and there is some additional information about the Educational Psychology Service.
This blog provides an overview of the work of the educational psychology service and updates as we develop our innovative, responsive, ambitious and trusted service. We are currently working through a re-design of service delivery.
There is a linked blog with materials, and guidance aimed at Falkirk practitioners. Other people may find it useful too. In particular the Materials and Guidance section contains useful information for teachers.
Online Guidance
We have published guidance on the practitioners site to help any parents or practitioners provide support to children. This includes learning modules as well as specific guidance for barriers to learning.
We have published advice on this Blog for parents and practitioners to encourage learning and wellbeing at home.
If you have discovered great advice or materials you would like us to know about please send these to our email address in the contact details section.
Consultation and Advice
We can be contacted by phone by staff or parents who are keen to seek our advice. Please call 01324 506600, or email us. You will need to provide:
- your name and contact details, including email
- a convenient time to call you back,
- the name of the child, their school and date of birth
- a brief indication of the concern or issue and the advice you have already received from the child’s school,
- please indicate if you have consent from the parent or young person over 16 if you are not the parent or young person. We can discuss this with you and you can download our consent form. If you are the parent or young person making the request you do not need to additionally provide consent.
We will contact you back, although it may not be the same day.
Wellbeing advice
Please visit our materials and guidance section and our anxiety toolkit materials.
Understanding and responding to anxieties in children that may arise from covid-19 and returning to school.
Supporting Successful Transitions: Recovery & Equity (Supporting Wellbeing & Achievement)
Protecting children and young people
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