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A supportive self-reflection for the local Experts at Hand model
England | Developmental workforce survey | July 2026
The purpose of this survey. This is not a competency test, a performance-management tool or an expectation that every EP should already be fluent in every area. It is a way of identifying the strengths already present in the service, the experience EPs have had opportunities to build, and the support that would make the local Experts at Hand offer successful.
Experts at Hand is a new and developing way of organising specialist support. National guidance describes a phased approach in which local areas begin with their most important priorities, learn from delivery and expand over time. Variation in responses is therefore expected and useful. A rating may reflect opportunity, role, recency of experience or access to support—not simply personal capability.
The service’s likely first-year contribution is an enhanced Assess–Plan–Do–Review (APDR) model for children and young people with SEND whose needs are being addressed before statutory assessment. This requires EPs to use familiar psychological skills in a more explicitly intervention-focused cycle: collaborative consultation, proportionate assessment and formulation, jointly agreed action, support for implementation, and purposeful review.
The survey separates these immediate capabilities from whole-school inclusion work that the service may grow over the medium term. The second section is a horizon for service development, not a set of additional requirements for every EP now.
A supportive self-reflection for the local Experts at Hand model
England | Developmental workforce survey | July 2026
The purpose of this survey. This is not a competency test, a performance-management tool or an expectation that every EP should already be fluent in every area. It is a way of identifying the strengths already present in the service, the experience EPs have had opportunities to build, and the support that would make the local Experts at Hand offer successful.
Experts at Hand is a new and developing way of organising specialist support. National guidance describes a phased approach in which local areas begin with their most important priorities, learn from delivery and expand over time. Variation in responses is therefore expected and useful. A rating may reflect opportunity, role, recency of experience or access to support—not simply personal capability.
The service’s likely first-year contribution is an enhanced Assess–Plan–Do–Review (APDR) model for children and young people with SEND whose needs are being addressed before statutory assessment. This requires EPs to use familiar psychological skills in a more explicitly intervention-focused cycle: collaborative consultation, proportionate assessment and formulation, jointly agreed action, support for implementation, and purposeful review.
The survey separates these immediate capabilities from whole-school inclusion work that the service may grow over the medium term. The second section is a horizon for service development, not a set of additional requirements for every EP now.
A supportive self-reflection for the local Experts at Hand model
Select the description that best reflects where you are now. Use the scale generously and realistically. There are no expected scores and no total score should be calculated. The value lies in identifying patterns: existing strengths, areas where supported practice would help, and capabilities the service may need to develop collectively.
1 - Newer Territory: I have had little opportunity to use this and would welcome an introduction.
2 - Building Familiarity: I understand the approach and would benefit from modelling, examples or guided practice.
3 - Ready with support: I can use this in familiar situations, with consultation or supervision where helpful.
4 - Ready to use: I can use this independently and adapt it appropriately to context.
5 - Ready to share: I can model this, offer peer support or contribute examples to service learning.
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