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...
Schools are dynamic, constantly evolving environments where various professionals play pivotal roles in supporting pupils’ well-being and learning. Amidst this, the role of attendance officers or education welfare officers, especially in addressing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA),...
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...
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)...
‘Emotionally-based school non-attendance’ (EBSNA) is increasingly understood as a multi-faceted difficulty, with a range of school, home and individual factors contributing to a child’s or young person’s anxiety around attending school.
The literature on this topic...
Dr Mollie Higgins, Educational Psychologist, shares the key themes and outcomes of her doctoral research around Autistic Young People experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Mollie has been working alongside Dr Jerricah Holder to create a new chapter for the EBSA...
