Cann Independent
Psychological Consultancy

1. Does your child or student have learning needs?

Would you like - a Consultation or an Assessment?

2. Does your school or organisation have training needs?

Would you like to - implement In-service Training?

3. Does your school or organisation have policy or improvement needs?

Would you like to – arrange an Organisational Consultation?

4. Do you want to address a specific need?

Would you like to – implement Project Work?

Chartered Educational Psychologist

Providing a range of services

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ABOUT ME

Profile
I am a Chartered Educational Psychologist, a Member of the British Psychological Society, the Division of Educational and Child Psychology and the International School Psychology Association.

My Qualifications
MSc Professional Educational Psychology
BA Honours (Open) Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Registered Nurse
Registered Midwife
Registered Health Visitor

The Company
The company has been trading successfully since 2001.

I have experience of working with a range of service providers in the Statutory and
Independent sectors and with individual parents and students.

Feedback from Clients
I like the style of your reports.
The reports are easy to read.
The list of recommendations is clear and useful.
You have been able to identify the key issues in this organisation in a short space of time.
The staff really enjoyed the training.

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THE PROCESS

Initial enquiry
Telephone Discussion
Accept/Reject request
Agree Appointment Date
Submit further details with signed agreement form and deposit
Confirm appointment and agenda
Implement service/ balance of fee paid
Submit report

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THE SERVICES

Consultation
Assessment
Training
Organisational Consultation
Project Work

Consultation

Joint problem solving to clarify issues with individual parents
or teachers.

Advice/recommendations - verbal or written.

Home-school liaison meetings with parents, teachers, SENCO’s and other relevant professionals, to clarify issues and to identify ways forward.

Brief written summary with action points.

Assessment

Primary, secondary pupils

Detailed assessment includes: Interview with parent,
teacher, student
Classroom observation
Cognitive assessment - WISC
Literacy attainment test - WORD
Report with recommendations

Further, higher education students

Detailed assessment includes: Analysis of background
information
Interview with student
Cognitive assessment - WAIS
Literacy and numeracy attainment tests - WRAT3 and SDRT
Free writing analysis
Report with recommendations


Brief Assessment includes: Analysis of background information
Interview with student Cognitive Overview - WASI and working memory Literacy and numeracy attainment tests - WRAT3 Free writing analysis
Report with recommendations

Training

Discussion
Needs Analysis

Training implemented for small
or large groups of teaching and
support staff

Evaluation Summary

Topics such as:
Identifying Need
Developing Individual Education
Plans (IEP’s)
Self Esteem Working with Parents Peer Support Groups
Stress Management

Project Work

Discussion
Needs Analysis
Baseline Data Collection
Action Plan
Implementation

Report

For issues such as:

Social and Emotional Aspects of
Learning
Behaviour Support

Organisational Consultation Discussion

Needs Analysis
Implementation
Report

For issues such as:

Whole school policies
Improving performance

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FAQ’S

John is not making progress at the same level as his peers. What should I do?

Discuss concerns with teacher.

I have already discussed this with his teacher. She does not know what to try next. What should I do?

Organise a consultation.

Sarah has had an IEP for two terms and she has not made any noticeable progress. What should I do?

Organise a joint consultation.

Aaron’s literacy skills are weak; he finds it difficult to follow instructions. His teachers would like additional strategies to support him. What should I do?

Organise an assessment.

Marie is really anxious when she has to go to school. She finds it hard to do her school work and homework and is falling behind. What should I do?

Organise a consultation

Marcus had an assessment four years ago. I think his needs may have changed.
What should we do?

Organise an Update assessment.

We have tried a number of strategies, but Harry’s progress is still slow. What should I do?

Organise a consultation.

We would like to have a clearer picture of Sam’s needs before he transfers to secondary school. What should we do?

Organise an assessment.

George’s behaviour has been a concern since he changed class. He is disruptive in lessons and ‘grumpy’ at home. What should I do?

Organise a joint consultation.

Joan seems very bright. She has started having behavioural problems. What should we do?
Organise a consultation and an Assessment.

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CONTACT ME

Cann Independent
Psychological Consultancy,
Sandridge,
St. Albans,
AL4 9NN

Tel: 01727 838049
Email: info@cipc.co.uk
Web: http://www.cipc.co.uk