Aberdeenshire
Educational Psychology Service

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Introduction to EPS

Welcome

Our Vision, Values and Aims

Vision

To use psychology to create positive change, leading to improved learning and wellbeing for children and young people.

Values

Inclusion
Equity
Continuous learning
Teamwork

Aims

We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of all children and young people across Aberdeenshire, from the early years to school leaving age. This is achieved through working collaboratively with children, young people, families, educational staff, local authority colleagues and a wide range of other professionals.

How do we achieve this?

We use a Consultation model to work collaboratively with children, young people and a wide range of other professionals. The model works well to support the use of psychology and support positive change.

Through consultation, we work with others to understand needs and problem solve through potentially difficult and complex situations.

Consultation combines assessment, intervention and review. We apply psychology throughout to help create a shared picture of strengths and concerns relating to a situation, and together design an action plan to support positive change.

If you would like to find out more about Consultation and our wider role, please click here.

Who is this website for?

Whether you are a child or young person looking for information about us, a parent looking for guidance, a teacher looking for resources, or a professional interested in some of the latest research we are conducting, this website is for you.

Our website aims to be as accessible as possible. Please use the drop down menus at the top of the page to navigate through our website, and to access our resources.

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