Schools are dynamic, constantly evolving environments where various professionals play pivotal roles in supporting pupilsā well-being and learning. Amidst this, the role of attendance officers or education welfare officers, especially in addressing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA), is crucial...
For many children and young people (CYP), the school stands as a place which encapsulates moments of joy and lifelong friendships. Yet, for others, the path to the school gate becomes encumbered with multifaceted barriers.
A young boy I recently saw (let's call him Alex), found the school environme...
In the realm of educational policy and practice, the challenges surrounding school attendance, particularly among children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), have garnered significant attention. The July meeting of the Attendance Action Alliance (AAA) explored t...
āEmotionally-based school non-attendanceā (EBSNA) is increasingly understood as a multi-faceted difficulty, with a range of school, home and individual factors contributing to a childās or young personās anxiety around attending school.
The literature on this topic therefore highlights the importan...
Dr Mollie Higgins, Educational Psychologist, shares the key themes and outcomes of her doctoral research around Autistic Young People experiencing Emotional Based SchoolĀ AvoidanceĀ (EBSA).Ā Mollie has been working alongside Dr Jerricah Holder to create a new chapter for the EBSA Horizons EP Course - S...
School teacherās role feels ever expanding; but all with the central aim to not only impart knowledge, but to support the emotional and psychological development of young people. An increasing issue within schools, both for individual teachers and SLT is the increasing anxiety young people feel abou...
