Signs your child may be experiencing SEND
Recognising that your child may be developing differently and/or experiencing SEND can be really challenging, especially because all children develop in their own unique way, and at their own pace. There are no hard or fast rules, or guaranteed indicators of SEND. It is really important to consider your child, their age and developmental stage, […]
Preparing for even bigger first days!
We are now officially into September, where did summer go?! Some of you may be sad to see the sunshine months over or some may be really looking forward to the ‘ber’ months and cosy season! Perhaps this summer and new school year is feeling particularly daunting for you and/or your child, because it is […]
Preparing your child for the return to school
Now you have topped up your cup a little, and you have your brain and lists organised…time to start prepping our little ones for the new term and year. As we said before, now as the new term draws closer, the return to school transition should begin before the first day of school. These are […]
Preparing for the return to school
With the August bank holiday over, it’s now time to start thinking about preparing for the return to school! 6 weeks of summer almost done – how did that happen?! It’s strange how time moves, and how summer can feel like it’s gone by in a blink, while also feeling like it’s taken an eternity […]
What is an EHCNA consultation?
A structured, yet warm and conversational, meeting led by an EP from ELLES Psychology. Involving key stakeholders – parents/carers, and sometimes teachers, and/or the child. Though, it’s more than just a nice chat. Our EP is using their professional knowledge and experience to structure a conversation, ask questions to elicit key information, and plan strategies […]
What is an EHCNA?
Not Another Acronym?! Let’s Break It Down We get it. The world of Special Educational Needs is basically its own alphabet soup. Just when you’ve got your head around EPs, SEND, and EHCPs, along comes a brand new combo: EHCNA. Wait, what?! E-H-C-N-A?! Let’s hit pause and decode it together🔍 EHCNA = Education, Health and […]
What is the difference between an EHCP and SEND support?
Now we’ve already spoken about SEN/SEND and we’ve spoken about EHCPs but with all this jargon, key points, and different professionals – what actually is the difference between an EHCP and SEN/SEND support? Well, think of SEND support as the first step. It’s flexible, school-led, and available for many. Whereas EHCPs are the next level. […]
What is an EHCP?
If you’re navigating the world of ‘EPs’, and ‘SEN/SEND’, then you may have come across the term EHCP…but what exactly is it, and when is it appropriate? Let’s break it down in simple, clear terms. What is an EHCP? An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document designed to support children and […]
What is SEN/SEND?
You’ve probably seen SEN or SEND recently mentioned in the news, followed by buzz words like ‘crisis’, ‘broken’, or ‘emergency’…but what does it actually mean?🤔 🧩SEN/SEND = Special Educational Needs/and Disabilities. SEN/SEND is a broad term used to describe children and young people (from birth up to age 25) who may experience differences, difficulties, or […]
Introducing Lauren
👋Meet Lauren, our Co-Director and Business Manager here at ELLES Psychology💛, and she is proud to be one half of the sister team behind it all. Lauren oversees the operational heart of ELLES Psychology, bringing strategy, warmth, and a neurodiverse-informed lens to everything the organisation does. Lauren brings not just professional experience to ELLES, but […]