ABSTRACT
Educational psychology today is concerned with the early detection of problems in children and with possible preventive measures which authorities might take. It is effective both in and out of school life. The service includes advice and treatment for all children (whether normal or handicapped) who may require these. An educational psychologist first obtains an honours degree in psychology or its equivalent. It is important for the psychologist to be able to understand and to work within the framework of the education system. The psychologist can vary the style of her report, depending on whom she expects to read it. School psychologists work in an advisory capacity and also with individual children. They contribute to general educational policy, school transfer arrangements, placement of handicapped pupils, courses for teachers and social workers, contributions to teaching approaches, local research and so on. These involve close co-operation with educational officers, school medical officers and head and assistant teachers.
