Educational Psychology Service

Hillingdon EPS is a dedicated team of highly skilled and qualified professionals. All Educational Psychologists (EPs) employed by the London Borough of Hillingdon are fully registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and engage in ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain this status.

The team includes a Principal Educational Psychologist, Deputy Principal EP, Senior EPs, and Main Grade EPs, each bringing a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge. We are also proud to host Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs), who are an integral part of the service. Supervised by qualified EPs, our TEPs bring fresh perspectives and current research insight, supporting service development and innovation.

What We Do

Hillingdon EPS works collaboratively with schools, nurseries, and other educational settings to promote positive outcomes for children and young people. We support change at multiple levels:

• Strategic/Systemic Level: e.g. whole-school initiatives
• Group/Class Level: e.g. targeted interventions
• Individual Level: e.g. assessments, therapeutic work, consultation with staff and families

Our Services Include:

• Specialist assessments of children and young people's needs to support progress
• Therapeutic interventions, including those based on various approaches
• Consultation with parents, carers, and schools/settings staff
• Strategic support for SEND, including policy development and school-wide SEND reviews
• Bespoke CPD and whole-school training on a range of SEND-related topics

Accessing EPS Support

For EHC Needs Assessments: If a statutory request for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment is agreed, an EP will be allocated to complete the assessment and liaise with key professionals.

For Schools and Settings: Outside of statutory involvement, schools and settings can access EPS support through the Traded Offer. Our One Page EPS Traded Outline provides full details on packages and how to commission support.

Why Choose Hillingdon EPS?

• Comprehensive Service Delivery: Our model of service delivery has been reviewed, establishing leadership and expanding the offer to provide high-quality psychology and SEND support to a greater number of Hillingdon schools and settings.
• Established Relationships: We build upon existing positive relationships with Hillingdon schools and settings to provide an offer that is flexible to individual needs, quality-assured, and demonstrates impact.
• Integrated Approach: We are the only psychology service with direct and established links to other services in Education, Health, and Social Care across Hillingdon, ensuring an effective and coordinated approach.
• Expert Team: Our team, made up of HCPC-registered psychologists, possesses excellent knowledge and expertise in child and educational psychology.
• Engagement with Future Professionals: Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs) undertaking doctoral programmes are offered placements with Hillingdon EPS, ensuring all EPs are engaging with the future of the EP profession and are up-to-date on current research, approaches, and new ways of working.

Contact Us

If you have a question or would like to get in contact with us at:

Email: educationalpsychologyservice@hillingdon.gov.uk

Call: 01895 558 101