Locum Educational Psychologists for statutory assessments, both remote and in-person.
EPs for tribunal casework, complex assessments, and consultation, both remote and in-person.
Scalable teams to tackle assessment backlogs.
Flexible supply models aligned with individual council budgets and planning cycles.
EP time allocated for consultation-based, non-statutory intervention work.
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Local authorities across the UK are experiencing a well-documented and escalating challenge in delivering timely Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Unprecedented demand, limited internal capacity, and a national shortage of Educational Psychologists have contributed to widespread delays in statutory assessments, increasing pressure on SEND services, and difficulty meeting legal obligations under the SEND Code of Practice.
As a Principal Educational Psychologist, you're all too familiar with these pressures. Leaders in Care exists to work with you, not just as a supplier, but as a strategic staffing partner. We can help restore capacity, reduce backlogs, and enable your service to function with the quality, compliance, and pace required.
We recognise the scale and urgency of the current EHCP challenge, but we also respect the values, standards, and pressures that Educational Psychology services operate within. We're committed to delivering solutions that are high-quality, ethical, and collaborative, not opportunistic.
Our responsibility is to support services like yours in maintaining standards of care, meeting statutory responsibilities, and ultimately ensuring better outcomes for children and families.
We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can partner with you to meet your current and future needs.
Manchester Office
Unit 300/302 Ducie House
37 Ducie Street
Manchester
M1 2JW
