If a child or young person starts to feel worried about going to school, they might find it hard to go to lessons, or even avoid going to school altogether. They may become very stressed about attending school. This is called Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). It can be an extremely challenging and distressing experience for children and young people and their families, particularly trying to find the right support.
We’ve created a website to help explain why some children find it hard to attend school. Its packed with helpful tips, advice and resources for families, including how to support your child at home and what help to expect from schools. It has different sections for children who miss some school, those who miss school regularly, and those who do not attend at all, so that families can find the right support for their specific situation.
It’s all part of a bigger project, that also includes training for school staff and re-designing services, to support school attendance by offering the right help at the right time. Visit the website using the button below, and let us know what you think by using the feedback form.