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Whether assessment is the right step, or something else is.
Ormskirk and the North West · Children, families and schools
Understanding first,
Understanding first,
then the plan.
Parents rarely want a label. They want to know why school is hard for their child, what would genuinely help, and who should be doing it — in language that doesn't need translating.
- HCPCregistered practitioner
- 2020practising as a company
- Freefirst enquiry call
- DBSenhanced check held
What we do
Four services, with consent before any of them
Work with children, families and schools across the North West. Fees are agreed in writing before any assessment begins.
Psychological assessment
Assessment of learning, cognition, attention and development, using recognised psychological measures.
See the programConsultation for schools
Consultation with teachers and SENCos on individual pupils, classroom strategies and whole-school approaches.
See the programWork with parents and carers
Helping families understand a child's needs, what the reports mean, and what to ask for.
See the programAdvice for statutory processes
Independent psychological advice for education, health and care needs assessments, reviews and appeals.
See the program
How it works
How we work
Consent first, the family's account taken seriously, findings explained before they're written up, and honest limits.
Written consent and fee
Agreed with a person holding parental responsibility before work begins.
Assessment at the child's pace
Over one or more sessions, with breaks as needed.
Feedback, then the report
Parents hear the findings before reading them.
Working together
Ways to work with us
Every piece of work is quoted in writing after a free enquiry call. We are not an emergency or crisis service.
Consultation
A structured conversation for parents or school staff, without a full assessment.
- Often the right first step
- Practical strategies to try
- Existing reports explained
- Honest view on whether to assess
- Written summary afterwards
Psychological assessment
Full assessment with feedback and a written report.
- Recognised psychological measures
- School and home information gathered
- Feedback meeting before the report
- Clear, usable recommendations
- Referral on where others are needed
Statutory advice
Independent advice for EHC needs assessments, reviews and appeals.
- Independent of local authority
- Written to the required standard
- Evidence-based conclusions only
- Attendance at meetings if required
- No promises about outcomes
Every engagement is quoted after a free consultation. No subscription.
How we work
An independent practice, regulated and clear about its limits
Craig Psychologies Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 12857693, incorporated in September 2020 and previously registered as Dr. S. Craig Educational & Child Psychology Services Ltd. Its registered office is at 12 Lodge View Crescent, Burscough, Ormskirk L40 7AH.
Work is carried out by a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council under registration number [HCPC REGISTRATION NUMBER], who holds an enhanced DBS check and works to a written safeguarding policy. We are independent of any local authority or school. We don't prescribe medication, we don't provide psychiatric treatment, and we are not an emergency, crisis or out-of-hours service.
Frequently asked
The questions we get most
Is this an urgent or crisis service?
No. If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999. For urgent mental health support call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or contact your GP. Samaritans are on 116 123 at any hour.
Will an assessment get my child an EHCP?
No one can promise that, and anyone who does should worry you. We assess properly and write what the evidence supports; the decision belongs to the local authority or the tribunal.
Can you diagnose autism or ADHD?
Those diagnoses are made by a multidisciplinary team, usually including a paediatrician or psychiatrist. We can assess, contribute and refer, and we'll explain who needs to be involved.
Who has to consent?
A person with parental responsibility, in writing, before any assessment. Young people are involved in the decision according to their age and understanding, and we explain things to the child too.
Are you registered, and can I check?
Yes. Practitioner psychologist titles are protected by law, and you can verify any psychologist on the HCPC register at hcpc-uk.org. Ask us for the registration number — and ask anyone you're considering.
How is my child's information handled?
It's special category health data and treated accordingly under UK GDPR: stored securely, shared only with consent or where safeguarding requires it, and retained in line with professional record-keeping standards.
Not sure what you need yet?
A free enquiry call, with an honest view on whether assessment is the right step.