"The report warns that the government must fund more than a thousand extra educational psychologists in mainstream schools as part of its reforms for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)."
"Research by the Education Policy Institute recommended that schools should boost the current number of specialists by 40 percent, an increase of 1,400, to adequately support students."
"Some areas of the country have just one educational psychologist for every 480 pupils, while the worst-affected areas have just one for every 9,400, highlighting a critical shortage."
"Educational psychologists work with teachers, parents, and other professionals to address barriers pupils face to learning, ensuring children receive the right support to succeed emotionally and academically."
The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, advocating for accessible journalism without paywalls. A report by the Education Policy Institute calls for a significant increase in educational psychologists in schools to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. The report suggests a 40 percent increase in specialists, costing 140 million, to address the shortage in various local authorities. Educational psychologists play a vital role in helping students overcome learning and behavioral challenges.
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