NEPS provides an educational psychology service in mainstream primary and post-primary schools, as well as special classes and special schools. NEPS is a service of the Department of Education and Youth and aims to support the personal, social and educational development of all children and young people through the application of psychological theory and practice in education. NEPS has particular regard for children with additional educational needs. In addition to working with individual students, NEPS psychologists provide training / support to teachers and may also work directly or indirectly with students following a critical incident.
Target Age Group Children enrolled in a school.
Referrals NEPS does not operate a referral system. Each school has an assigned psychologist and an allocation of service time. The priorities to be addressed, and the use of NEPS time are agreed in consultation with the school Principal and / or Special Needs Team in each school.
Eligibility Criteria NEPS is a school based psychological service. The school principal can request the involvement of the NEPS psychologist when he/she has concerns in relation to a child's learning, behaviour or social and emotional development. NEPS can assist parents and teachers to gather more information about a child's needs and develop appropriate interventions to meet those needs.
Monday to Friday 9am-5.45pm. Direct work with school staff, students or parents takes place during school hours, in school.