§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) whether any changes are envisaged in the recognition of educational psychologists; if existing students on recognised courses will be protected; if additional time with children will be required; and if he will make a statement on any changes envisaged in the qualification, training or standards for educational psychologists;
(2) if he will indicate the minimum qualification to be recognised as an educational psychologist; if he will give the minimum period of training or experience required for full recognition in such a post; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldenMy right hon. Friend does not determine these requirements. The qualifications, training and experience normally required by local education authorities for educational psychologists in their338W employment are published in the "Report of the Committee on Salary Scales and Service Conditions of Inspectors, Organisers and Advisory Officers of Local Education Authorities." I am arranging for a copy to be placed in the Library. My right hon. Friend is not aware of any plans to change those requirements.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the local education authorities that are short of educational psychologists; if he will give the number in each case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThe complement of educational psychologists employed by local education authorities is a matter for individual authorities to determine. The Department has no information about authorities that are below their complement of educational psychologists; this information is not collected centrally.