Helping you understand your child

Independent educational psychology assessments for children across England and Wales.

Based in West Yorkshire and registered with the HCPC

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Where are you starting from?

You’re worried about how your child is getting on

An assessment explains why things feel hard at school or at home. You get a clear report with recommendations the school can act on.

Services for families
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You need specialist input for a pupil or your staff

Book pupil assessments and SENCO consultations as single visits or as regular support with staff training built in.

Supporting schools
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You need an expert report for a tribunal or court

Independent expert witness reports and oral evidence for SEND Tribunal appeals and family proceedings.

Expert witness testimony

What happens when you get in touch

  1. 1

    A friendly first call

    We talk through your worries and whether an assessment will help.

  2. 2

    Background from home and school

    Short questionnaires give us the full picture before we meet.

  3. 3

    Time with your child

    A relaxed session at home or at school with plenty of breaks.

  4. 4

    Your report and a chat

    Clear findings and practical next steps that we go through together.

Read the full assessment process

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A calm and careful assessment for every child

Lantern is led by an HCPC-registered practitioner educational psychologist who works with families and schools across England and Wales. Every report is written in plain language you can act on.

Questions parents ask

Do I need a referral from my GP or my child’s school?

You can contact the practice directly. A referral is welcome but optional.

Will my child’s school accept a private assessment?

Reports are written by an HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist to the same professional standards as local authority reports.

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Talk it through with us

Calls are answered from 9am to 5pm on weekdays.

07xx xxx xxxx hello@lanternpsychology.co.uk Call now