Psychologists who are members of the Australian Psychological Society are regulated by the APS Code of Ethics.
They have extensive training in ethical practice that is designed to protect both the integrity of the profession and the rights and safety of the public, including children in schools.
Psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority which means that they have formal accredited qualifications, they have an obligation to have up to date continuing professional development and they are subject to a formal complaints process.
Many psychologists also have formal teaching qualifications. All of this means that psychologists are specialists who can offer children and young people the best available support for difficulties they might be experiencing at school.