Assessment
Assessment is a process involving the gathering of information
from a variety of sources, in a range of settings, over a period of
time. The purpose of assessment is to inform future intervention
and promote learning and the wellbeing of the child or young person
in their school, family and community. Assessment involves
partnership with parents, carers, teachers, young people,children
and may also involve other agencies. As part of the process of
negotiating an assessment, a referral agreement is drawn up,
including information about how feedback will be given on the
work.
We may be requested by the Reporter to the Children's Panel to make
an assessment of a young person. Within the context of the
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 we
may be asked to assist in the identification and assessment of
children who have additional support needs.
The Act also gives parents the right to request a psychological
assessment when the education authority has agreed to determine
whether the child has addtional support needs and/or requires a
co-ordinated support plan.
