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Eek! Cost of a private educational psychology assessment

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SausagesByTheSea · 29/11/2022 15:35

Good afternoon. I am looking at getting an educational psychology assessment for my son, who is struggling in school, in Year 5. The school does not currently have one linked to them, and long waiting lists of other children with greater need, and gently suggested a private assessment is an option.
I've spoken with one private educational psychologist who does assessments at her home. She sounded friendly and like she knows her stuff. It would be one morning with my son, doing assessment activities and then she writes a report for me and the school. She charges £1250. We are in the South East (London commuter belt). I have left messages with three others, but have not heard back, except one 'I'm full' generic response.
This felt a lot to pay for a morning's work. Does this sound about right or should I keep shopping around and hope I can find someone cheaper?

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Unexpectedlysinglemum · 05/11/2023 21:54

SnarkyBag · 29/11/2022 15:56

I’m not an ed psych but do private assessments in a different field. I can assure that it is a lot more than just a mornings work!

The assessment itself may only be a morning but clinical notes, scorings findings and report writing as well as gaining the background takes a lot of time. I would say an assessment takes me two and a half hours but from referral to finished report and follow up it is more like two full days! Formal standardised assessment kits and scoring forms are expensive and you are paying for an expert opinion and assessment.

Yes I would agree with this.
You're paying about £100 an hour for a very well qualified professional. You'd probably pay £60-70 an hour for a massage or personal trainer (also qualified professionals) if you wanted any financial consultant it would be more like £500 an hour. Although unafordable it's also not expensive given their expertise

DyslexicPoster · 05/11/2023 21:57

SausagesByTheSea · 29/11/2022 15:39

Oh my gosh! I'm clearly in the wrong line of work (although also not that keen on other people's children, so....)

Unfortunately you need a post grad and professional registration or it would be a few hundred. 😮

That cheap for SE. Unfortunately after covid the need has gone up. Its not a mornings work, you should get a 30 page report. Check if your EP has tribunal experience or your unlikely to get any extra help at school unless your prepaired to go after a ehcp.

HamstersAreMyLife · 05/11/2023 21:59

£1500 is our nearest one and not closvrrat e enough to be able to manage it without an overnight stay!

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Dareny · 22/11/2023 22:53

Where?
Any contact nr in London?

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