Educational Psychologists are specialists working in the area of child development and education, with a focus on learners from birth to 25 years. However, in the Highland Council Home Visiting Teachers are also available to the families of babies and children up to 3 years of age where there may be differences in their development or the progress of their play and learning.
The service also has a systemic role supporting practitioners through consultation or training. For example themes which have emerged in the Early Years include:
- Tools and how to use them (e.g. Play Ideas, Play Steps & EASEYS)
- People Games
- Supporting Transitions
- Towards regulation
- Creating a sensory/quiet space
- Play routines
- Nurture and Attunement principles
- Difficult Behaviour
- Supporting Neuro-Developmental Differences in the Early Years
Highland Council Psychological Service 