Professional Experience

Sara is an experienced Educational Psychologist who has previously held leadership roles in a Local Authority EP Service but who now works as a Private EP in London. She has worked extensively with children of all ages (aged 2 to 17 years) who have a wide variety of needs, including specific learning difficulties, high ability, social and emotional needs, neurodivergence and general learning difficulties.

In her previous roles, she attended the LA’s Special Educational Needs Panels to consider EHC applications and knows the EHCP inside out. In addition, to support her Tribunal liaison and expert witness work, Sara completed the IPSEA Levels 1-3 Legal Courses and works regular in this area.

Personal Approach

I understand that when parents seek guidance from an EP like myself, they will be going through a very difficult time. As part of assessments, I work with a child’s  parents, carers and educational settings to consider a child’s strengths and their barriers to learning. I have and continue to regularly assess children as part of their Education, Health and Care Assessments and Annual Reviews and regularly contributes to and attends First Tier SEND Tribunals. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with other SEND and mental health professionals and with Local Authority partners and believe strongly in the importance of joined-up working.