Assessment

Child Psychology
Written By Kam Lall

The psychologist is able to administer recognised psychological assessments according to the individual needs of the home and young person.

  • Psychological assessments tailored to needs (e.g. mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties, attachment, risk to self and others, intellectual functioning, readiness for independent living).

  • Assessment outcomes inform staff training, strategy development and appropriate interventions that are catered to the individual needs

  • The psychologist reports for care proceedings, criminal and civil proceedings, contributing to pre-sentencing reports, funding panels, commissioning and tender processes, care planning and LAC reviews

  • Therapeutic social worker providing form F assessments for potential foster carers

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