A Critical Evaluation of EPs’ Cognitive Assessment Work With Children and Young People With English as an Additional Language

Conducting culturally and linguistically fair assessments is an ethical requirement for educational psychologists, particularly when working with children and young people with English as an additional language (EAL). Despite a number of existing professional guidelines and frameworks for practice, the evidence base on how to address cultural and linguistic bias when working with this population is still limited, especially in the UK context. Findings from an interview with three experienced educational psychologists highlight an increased awareness around this issue and the need for further studies and guidance on non-discriminatory assessment practice for children and young people with EAL.