Educational psychology & EHCP advice
Comprehensive statutory advice and assessment for children and young people aged 3–25.
StrengthDive Ltd provides high-quality Educational Psychology input for families, schools and Local Authorities as part of the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process.
The service is grounded in evidence-based psychological practice, transparent communication and a strong commitment to improving access to learning, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.
Services provided
Statutory educational psychology advice for EHCPs
Professional psychological advice is produced in line with current UK statutory requirements and covers all four areas of need:
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
Sensory and/or physical needs
Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)
Assessment and consultation
A needs-led assessment model is used, which may include:
Review of existing documentation
Structured interviews
Identification of barriers to access
Consultation with parents, carers and schools
Evidence-based recommendations and provision advice
observations in educational or home settings
Analysis of learning, behaviour and SEMH presentation
EHCP report production
All reports follow Local Authority standards for:
Strengths-based formulation
Clearly defined needs
SMART outcomes
Environmental adjustments
Universally available provision
Targeted provision including embedded timings
Child-centred, educationally meaningful recommendations
Client groups
Educational Psychology input is available for:
Families requesting private advice for EHCNA
Mainstream and specialist schools
Local Authorities commissioning Educational Psychology advice
Multi-agency professionals involved in assessment or decision-making
(No individual Local Authorities are named to maintain confidentiality and compliance.)
Assessment approach
The assessment approach used at StrengthDive Ltd is:
Relational and child-centred
Evidence-based and aligned with UK SEND frameworks
Informed by systemic, CBT-informed and trauma-aware practice
Attentive to developmental strengths, needs and environmental factors
Focused on improving access to learning, regulation and wellbeing
Quality standards
All work complies with:
SEND Code of Practice (2015)
Local Authority EHCP quality frameworks
HCPC Standards of Proficiency
British Psychological Society guidance
Statutory safeguarding requirements (KCSIE)
Reports are produced to a standard suitable for EHCNA panels and multi-disciplinary decision processes.
Professional expertise
StrengthDive Ltd is led by a Chartered Senior Psychologist with dual HCPC registration in Clinical Psychology and Educational Psychology.
Professional experience includes:
Extensive work across UK Local Authority systems
Specialist expertise in SEMH, anxiety, EBSA and trauma
International practice in Germany, Sweden, Austria, Japan and the UK
Advanced post-qualification training across clinical and educational disciplines
National delivery of CPD, training and psychological workshops
What clients say about StrengthDive
Organisations across Europe describe StrengthDive’s work as transformative, practical and deeply human.
Ready to discuss an assessment?
If you would like to explore Educational Psychology input or statutory advice for an EHC Needs Assessment, please get in touch. We’re here to support families, schools and Local Authorities with clear, evidence-based guidance.

