West of England Education Centre







	All West of England Education Centre assessments are designed to lead on to effective teaching programmes. They are suitable for people of all ages. Some written reports will, however, also provide a definitive diagnosis (such as dyslexia) and/or additional information for parents, schools, Local Authorities (LAs), Examination Boards, Tribunals, Universities/Colleges etc. The additional time taken is reflected in the cost. The following assessments are available to meet these different needs: Educational Psychologist (EP) Assessment Educational Psychologists specialise in providing more in-depth assessments using ‘closed’ tests, which are not available to teachers. The Full Assessment is the most comprehensive and therefore the most expensive. It includes a more extensive profile of strengths and weaknesses, learning style, and indication of general ability, which can be provided as an IQ score, if appropriate. Reading/spelling/numeracy ages/Standard Scores will also be given, as appropriate, to establish whether there is a discrepancy between general ability and current achievement. The Educational Psychologist’s recommendations will also refer to suitable classroom strategies, if the person is at school/college/university. The Educational Psychologist will provide a diagnosis of any learning difficulties/giftedness, if appropriate, which should be recognised by schools, Local Authorities, Universities, and other professionals. The assessment involves: The completion of a questionnaire on relevant background information. A brief discussion with the Educational Psychologist before and after the assessment. 2½-3 hours of activities on a 1:1 basis (incorporating short breaks as and when required). A detailed confidential report with recommendations. Discussion of intervention options available. Occupational Therapy Assessment and Report Occupational therapists involve themselves in helping people to manage the daily challenges within play, home life, school and work. Occupational therapy assessment is available to help gather information for diagnostic purposes, to understand the challenges faced by the person and to determine ways of managing the difficulties he/she experiences. The assessment includes an evaluation of the person's developmental history, postural and sensory motor skills. Assessment is available within the nursery/school/work setting. A written report is provided. (Assessment time 2-3 hours) Other areas of concern (social, emotional, or behavioural) If there are additional, more complex issues, you would like to discuss/explore, or if these are identified during one of the above assessments, further assessment can be arranged, at a set hourly rate. SENDT Tribunal Reports/Negligence Reports Please let us know if an assessment is required for an appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDT) or a civil negligence case as these would normally involve a different type of report. The cost of such a report would also depend on the complexity of the case. More time will be needed for Complex cases and Tribunal work. Please telephone the Centre on 01769 572800 or email on info@weps.co.uk to make an appointment for an assessment or to ask for more information (Some appointments are available on Saturdays and during school holidays). about us \| starting point \| assessment choices \| costings \| specialist dyslexia teachers courses available \| contacting us