Ruth Logue MSc Chartered Educational Psychologist

About Ruth

• BPS (British Psychological Society) Chartered Psychologist
• HCPC Registered
• PGCE in Primary Education
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons.) University of Aberdeen
• Master of Science in Educational Psychology University of Newcastle
• BPS Associate Fellow

I am an experienced Educational Psychologist and was a primary school class teacher before
this. I worked as an educational psychologist in two local authorities for 32 years. Within my work
I had a specialism in Hearing Impairment, an interest in supporting young people on the autism
spectrum and their families and in working in the Early Years age range. I work with young
people from birth to 25 years.

I am used to carrying out cognitive assessments but prefer to use a consultation and evidence
based assessments approach. I will spend time carrying out observations in the classroom, playground and at home where appropriate.

I like to liaise and work with any other involved professionals.

I am also deeply interested in practical art and may use a creative approach in my work.

What I can provide

• Initial consultation with parents to discuss concerns and agree type of involvement
  needed.
• Home/school consultation with parents and relevant staff.
• Gaining of the young person’s views using person centred approaches.
• Carrying out observations.
• Individual work with the young person as appropriate.
  • (This may include use of art and craft / creative approaches).
• Following written consultation report;
  • Home/school meeting to agree and discuss actions and ways forward.
  • Review after 6-8 weeks.

Areas covered:

I have experience in working with children and young people aged 0 to 25 with a range
of needs including (but not limited to) the following:

• Communication and Interaction including:
  • Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
  • Selective mutism (SM)
• Cognition and Learning – including cognitive assessment
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health including:
  • Anxiety – including emotionally-based school non-attendance
  • Attachment and trauma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Friendship issues
• Sensory and/or Physical Needs including:
  • Physical disabilities (hearing and visual impairment)
  • Sensory sensitivities arising from other needs (such as ASC)

I prefer to refer to a young person having specific learning difficulties rather than ‘dyslexia’
following detailed cognitive and literacy assessments.

I do not formally diagnose autism spectrum conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder or dyspraxia. These need to be diagnosed by a medical/ health care professional.

I do not wish to be involved in work leading to SEN Tribunals.

I can also provide:

• Training to staff and parents which are individualised to requirements.
• Interventions for groups/ classes.
• Support for staff
• Support for parents.

“I believe from my experience over many years as a class teacher, educational psychologist and
as a parent that every child can achieve and succeed at their own level especially if they are
motivated and have the right holistic support”.

An Essential Information form and a Parental Consent form must be completed before EP
involvement.

The cost will be agreed before and ranges from:

• Half a day £300 (3 hours).
• Full day £600 (6 hours).
• One off assessments for individual pupils range from £500-750 (depending on the complexity of the case).

Professional Registration and Membership:

• Chartered Psychologist British Psychological Society (BPS) (Ref: 023155)
• Associate Fellow the BPS (CPsychol AFBPsS) since June 2015.
• The Association of Educational Psychologists ( AEP) (Ref: LOGR2194)
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Ref: PYL00942).

Education and Qualifications:

• University of Newcastle- MSc. Educational Psychology 1991-1992
• Jordanhill College of Education- PGCE in Primary Education 1987-1988
• University of Aberdeen- BSc Psychology (Hons.) 1983-1987