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DUNDEE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE<br />
INFORMATION <strong>for</strong> PARENTS <strong>and</strong> CARERS<br />
The Educational Psychology Service is part <strong>of</strong> the Education Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dundee</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
We are here to give advice about learning <strong>and</strong> behaviour. As well as children <strong>of</strong> school age,<br />
we work <strong>with</strong> pre-school children <strong>and</strong> young people up to the age <strong>of</strong> 19.<br />
The service we <strong>of</strong>fer is wide-ranging <strong>and</strong> depends to a large extent on the individual child<br />
<strong>and</strong> his/her situation. We do not take over any <strong>of</strong> your responsibility <strong>for</strong> the care <strong>and</strong><br />
education <strong>of</strong> your child. We try instead to help <strong>and</strong> support you in your task. We may:<br />
Provide in<strong>for</strong>mation on children's development<br />
Help you to underst<strong>and</strong> your child's behaviour better<br />
Suggest ways <strong>of</strong> changing behaviour<br />
Suggest ways <strong>of</strong> teaching or learning a particular skill<br />
Discuss <strong>with</strong> you the choices available <strong>for</strong> your child's education<br />
Teachers <strong>and</strong> other people who work <strong>with</strong> children also ask <strong>for</strong> our help. Normally they will<br />
have consulted you <strong>and</strong> obtained your permission be<strong>for</strong>e referring to us. We would then<br />
arrange to speak to you <strong>and</strong>, <strong>with</strong> your permission, your child. We may also talk to doctors,<br />
social workers <strong>and</strong> any other people involved.<br />
If you are concerned about a school related issue it is best to talk first to all <strong>of</strong> the staff<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the school. However, if you have concerns about your child <strong>and</strong> would like to<br />
talk them over <strong>with</strong> a psychologist, you can contact us directly.<br />
As a parent you can provide key knowledge about your child. We there<strong>for</strong>e encourage you<br />
to participate in meetings about your child, <strong>and</strong> to read <strong>and</strong> comment on reports written by<br />
us.<br />
We aim to provide an efficient <strong>and</strong> effective service throughout <strong>Dundee</strong> <strong>City</strong>. In order to do<br />
this, we rely on you to tell us about the service you receive so that we can continue to<br />
improve its quality.<br />
If at any time you are unhappy <strong>with</strong> the service you are receiving, please speak to the<br />
psychologist concerned. Alternatively, contact the principal psychologist at: -<br />
<strong>Dundee</strong> Educational Psychology Service<br />
St Ninian's Primary School<br />
Dochart Terrace<br />
<strong>Dundee</strong><br />
DD2 4HB<br />
Tel. (01382) 435780<br />
<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> Pack – <strong>Children</strong>’s Services 21
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