Handelsman Psychology
"Making learning easier and education more enjoyable for
children and young people"
Handelsman Psychology offers Educational Psychology services to families and schools. We work collaboratively with families, mainstream and specialist nurseries and schools across north west London.
Our values
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The child's voice and their best interests are always at the centre of our work
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We provide transparent communication
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We use a holistic framework to understand the child within their wider context
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We work collaboratively with families, nurseries/schools and other professionals
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We support neuro-affirming practice, recognise that children learn and develop differently from each other and have different support needs at different times and embrace the uniqueness and strengths of neurodivergent children.
What is Educational Psychology?
Educational Psychology provides an understanding of and support for children and young people’s learning, development and wellbeing.
An Educational Psychologist (EP) can provide consultations and assessments about a child’s learning, social skills, emotional wellbeing and/or behaviour so that families and nursery/school staff can better understand how and why a child may be learning or developing differently from their peers.
Psychological Assessment may include some or all of the following: consultation, observations, questionnaires and 1:1 assessments. Each assessment is bespoke to the child, depending on the concerns raised and the child’s presenting strengths and difficulties.
The EP then draws upon the assessment findings and their knowledge of psychology and child development, in collaboration with the family and nursery/school staff, to develop a shared understanding about the child and identify strategies, interventions and provision that will lead to the best outcomes for a child.