About Us
Our Mission Statement:
Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology Service is committed to the practical application of psychological theory and principles in order to help children and young people develop their full learning, social and emotional potential
We do this by
- Developing effective partnerships with schools and other agencies through a consultation framework
- Preventative interventions based on applied psychological research
- Supporting inclusion and raising educational attainment
HMIe Inspection
During summer 2007 the service was inspected by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education. Aberdeenshire EPS successfully met the challenge and demonstrated high levels of positive impact on children and families and effective contributions to the wider Education Authority. Our consultation model of service delivery and our leadership have been particularly highlighted as some of the service's major strengths. The HMIe report is now published and available.
HMIE Inspection Report (pdf 37.8 kb)
Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology Service supports a school population of over 39,000 pupils over 17 Area networks in the picturesque North East of Scotland. There are 3 EPS teams across Aberdeenshire namely Central, North and South:
- Central Team covers Ellon, Huntly, Inverurie, Kemnay, Meldrum, Turriff and Westhill Community School Networks
- North Team covers Banff, Fraserburgh, Mintlaw and Peterhead Community School Networks
- South Team covers Aboyne, Alford, Banchory, Mearns, Portlethen and Stonehaven Community School Network
Find our more about the Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology practice including our Core Principles, Care Areas of Work and Customer Service Standards. You can also find our EPS Handbook in this section.
Early YearsAberdeenshire has carried out an Early Years Review and using this alongside our Education Learning and Leisure Service Plan we have developed a clear strategy for the Early Years which includes training, research, sustainability and self-evaluation. Read more about Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology's work with children in their early years.
Post-School Psychological Service (PSPS)
The evidence-base associated with PSPS indicates greater impact when supporting establishments rather than intervening at the level of the individual. Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology will therefore work closely with partners in developing effective systemic/organisational interventions and initiatives to enable young people to realise their potential in post-school settings.
Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology Serviceacknowledges the importance of effective partnership working, both with and relating to vulnerable children and young people.
