NEPS

NEPS stands for the National Educational Psychological Service. It is a service funded by the Department of Education and Science. NEPS psychologists specialise in working with the school community. They work with both primary and post-primary schools, and are concerned with learning, behaviour, social and emotional development. Each psychologist is assigned to a group of schools

What do NEPS Psychologists do?

They work in partnership with teachers, parents and children in identifying educational needs. They offer a range of services aimed at meeting these needs, for example, supporting individual students (through consultation and assessment), special projects and research.

NEPS Support during School Closure

The Department of Education, National Educational Psychology Service (NEPS) have many resources that you may find useful while the school is closed. These resources can be found on the Department website here.

Many of the resources mentioned on their page are also shared below.

Have you been feeling anxious, worried or stressed lately? If so, this podcast might help. Find a quiet corner, get comfortable, press play and let a NEPS psychologist talk you through some relaxation techniques.

 The National Educational Psychological Service have shared a podcast to go with the relaxation document they released last week.

Have you been feeling anxious, worried or stressed lately? If so, this podcast might help. Find a quiet corner, get comfortable, press play and let a NEPS psychologist talk you through some relaxation techniques.

Click HERE to see a copy of the document.

Resources from NEPS

The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) has shared some resources to support parents and students. Click on the links below to access these

NEPS Guide for Parents on Daily Routines

The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) have released a guide for parents with Top Tips for supporting children and young people with routines during the school closure.