Expert Psychological Advice for Local Authorities
Virtual Psychological Advice for Local Authorities
Loom Psychology offers high-quality, virtual psychological assessments tailored to help Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations efficiently.
Drawing on Yorkshire’s proud looming heritage, we specialise in weaving expert psychological advice to support children and families.
Our virtual services ensure that expert support is accessible nationwide, providing timely, thorough, and inclusive assessments, with options available in both English and Arabic.
Below we have covered the main points you’ll need to know about the assessments and some frequently asked questions. If you have other questions or would like to book an initial consultation, get in touch, we’d love to chat!
Virtual Psychological Assessments
Our services are flexible, and designed to fit your workflow and the specific needs of your Local Authority.
Monthly Assessments:
Choose regular monthly support, with between 1 and 20 assessments completed per month.
Assessment Packages:
If you’re struggling to keep up with assessment requests, we can help. We provide a tailored package to resolve this quickly and efficiently, ensuring all assessments are completed to the highest quality standards.
How Long Will an Assessment Take?
Loom Psychology typically completes assessments within 4 weeks from the date of notification. However, if you require an urgent turnaround, assessments can be expedited within 5 working days upon request.
How is the Early Years Virtual Assessment Carried out? (Pre-school to Reception)
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Part 1: The Virtual Observation
You will be sent a booking link for a Teams meeting.
This involves a member of staff following the child with an electronic device such as an iPad.
If this is not possible, we will arrange a virtual home observation instead.
This will take approximately 30 minutes.
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Part 2: The Virtual Consultation
You will be sent a booking link for a Teams meeting.
This involves a conversation between parents or carers and setting representatives.
It will clarify the child’s needs, set outcomes and review provision.
This will take approximately 75 minutes.
How is the School Age Virtual Assessment Carried out? (Year 1 onwards)
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Part 1: The Virtual Meeting
You will be sent a booking link for a Teams meeting.
This involves the child having a conversation with the Educational Psychologist.
It might include them completing some activities such as drawings or scaling questions.
This will take approximately 30 minutes.
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Part 2: The Virtual Consultation
You will be sent a booking link for a Teams meeting.
This involves a conversation between parents or carers and setting representatives.
It will clarify the child’s needs, set outcomes and review provision.
This will take approximately 75 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We specialise in working with children and young people aged 0 to 25, with a particular focus on Early Years assessments.
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• Virtual Observations: Approx. 30 minutes
• Virtual Meeting with the Child: Approx. 30 minutes
• Consultation with Parents or Carers: Approx. 75 minutes
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We work flexibly, offering the option to conduct assessments via other digital platforms, including Zoom and Google Meet, to suit your preferences.
"It is always a pleasant experience working with Reem. She is very approachable and warm in her manner. Reem remains focused and professional whilst listening to the views of all of the adults involved with the focused child"
— Caroline Featherstone (SENCo, 11th March, 2024)
