More than 1.7 million pupils in England have SEN (special education needs) as of 2025. This is about a 5.6% increase from the 93,700 recorded in 2024. The most common EHC plan is the ASD (autistic spectrum disorder), and for pupils who need SEN support for language and communication needs. At Inner Circle Psychology, we provide professional child psychology assessments to determine the right support for your child.
Children with emotional and behavioural difficulties can benefit from our professional psychology assessment and support. We use our wealth of child psychology knowledge and many years of experience working with children to diagnose various disorders or challenges that may affect your child’s development and learning abilities.
Specialist Child Psychology Assessment
At Inner Circle Psychology, we offer different levels of professional assessments for children. Each level of assessment is conducted by a professionally trained and registered child psychologist. We aim to provide a deep understanding of your child’s psychological development. In particular, we focus on their abilities and areas where they need professional support to thrive in different aspects of their life.
In addition, our child psychology assessments are designed to gain a thorough understanding of how your child forms attachments. We focus on how the child’s history may have affected the child’s ability to form healthy relationships. Remember, family relationships and other factors, such as a struggle with intergenerational trauma, can affect a child’s cognitive development.
Another aspect of a psychological assessment for children involves evaluating a child’s sensory integration. This detailed assessment is conducted by our top child psychologists. It aims to help you understand the effect of any disrupted attachments and various forms of trauma on your child’s sensory and psychological functioning.
What to Expect during a Child Psychology Assessment
When working with our child psychologists, you can expect professional and supportive care for your child. The entire assessment process involves detailed consultations and professional observation to gain a holistic view or a full understanding of your child.
The time it takes to complete a private consultation varies depending on the client. During the consultation and other aspects of our child psychology assessment process, our expert will work directly with you and your child. We may require information from your child’s teacher (or school) to gain a profound understanding of your child’s psychological needs.
It’s crucial to note that all our child psychologists follow the guidelines set by the statutory SEND Code of Practice (0-25) for children's assessments. All the tests or assessment resources we use to identify a child’s emotional and cognitive needs align with the requirements set by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Child Psychology Assessment Report
After we have completed your child’s psychology evaluation, we’ll provide a detailed assessment report. The report will include detailed information about the specific tests we conducted, summarised results, findings, and conclusions. We’ll discuss your child’s psychological strengths and needs (or weaknesses) in detail. Lastly, we’ll outline the nature of support your child needs, whether at home or in school. Contact us and schedule a psychology assessment for your child.
