Recommendations for an educational psychologist in the East Midlands for EHCP evidence

[Sakyura]

Hi all! Can anyone recommend an EP in the East Midlands area that would be able to help asap. I’m looking to apply for an EHCP before my child (ASD, ADHD, DCD) goes up to secondary school and want to get reports beforehand - he is a high masker, is in mainstream classes (few subjects he has interventions for) but does not communicate needs voluntarily, struggles socially massively, has OT needs, has SALT needs, has issues that put him at risk of danger, coercion and being bullied. Any contact details or idea of cost would be appreciated too if possible - thanks in advance

Unfortunately, unless you are lucky with a cancellation, which do crop up, anyone good will have a wait. Some have very long waiting lists. EPs who are good and can write good tribunal standard report, which is what you want, are in demand, especially at this time of year.

Depending where in East Mids you are, you could look at Lyndsey Price and Phillipa Grace in Yorkshire. Also, Anthony Hallett although he prefers to work with people who have representation so he may decline to take on your case. Different direction, depending on where in East Mids you are, you could look at Katie Hinds in Manchester. You could also look at Carolyn Smith. In another direction again, depending on where you are, Melanie Hartgill is based on Oxfordshire and will travel a short distance. You could also look at Nick Logan.

Nick Palmer will often travel. Peter Parkhouse and Craig Tribe will also sometimes travel that far.

Lots travel further for EP assessments. If you are willing to travel further, shout and I can give you some other suggestions.

Prices vary widely. Price doesn’t always correspond with how good they are. You are looking at anything up to a few thousand.