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EBSA Terminology: A Guide for UK School Staff absenteeism anxiety attendance ebsa emotional based school avoidance return to school school refusal school support Nov 11, 2024

As teachers, TAs and SENCOs, we're all too familiar with the challenges of supporting pupils who struggle to attend school. Whether it's a Year 3 who can't seem to make it through the school gates or a Year 11 whose attendance has suddenly plummeted, these situations are complex and often heart-wren...

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Family Horizons: Empowering Families in the EBSA Journey absenteeism attendance ebsa emotional based school avoidance mental health parent parent/carer return to school school refusal wellbeing Oct 08, 2024

As Educational Psychologists, we've all unfortunately become very familiar with the growing challenge of Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in schools. The complexities of EBSA need a holistic approach that extends beyond the school gates and into the home environment. While we've been incred...

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Checklist for Attendance Tracking and Support (CATS) absenteeism attendance ebsa emotional based school avoidance school support Feb 02, 2024

We understand that children and young people may occasionally miss school for various reasons. Sometimes this is related to their physical health, their mental well-being, or a range of other school / family related factors.

The Checklist for Attendance Tracking and Support (CATS) is from Dr Jerric...

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Practical Ways to Support Autistic Girls to Thrive in School absenteeism autism autistic girls ebsa emotional based school avoidance mental health school refusal Jan 09, 2024

by Dr Becky Morgan, Educational Psychologist

In my doctoral research I explored the way that language and discourse impacts the self-concept and social-identity of autistic adolescent girls. Various personal and professional reasons led me to this area of study, but one major influence was my exper...

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What Attendance Leads Need To Know About EBSA absenteeism attendance ebsa emotional based school avoidance return to school school refusal school support Dec 20, 2023

In the continually busy school environment, amidst the laughter and chatter of children, there lies a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed - Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). As an attendance lead, your role is pivotal in identifying, understanding, and addressing this complex issue th...

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Children and Young People’s Experiences of EBSA absenteeism attendance ebsa emotional based school avoidance return to school school refusal school support school transitions Nov 07, 2023

by Dr Shannon Corcoran – Educational Psychologist

Effective intervention and support for school attendance difficulties requires an understanding of the perceived ‘push and pull’ factors contributing to attendance from the perspective of the child/young person who is experiencing the difficulties a...

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