CPD Course
11-02-2025
Free
Two Rivers Institute
3:45pm-5:00pm
schoolboy with trainee teacher

SEND Seminar Programme Session #2 – Emotionally Based School Avoidance

In this second session, we will focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). This is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.

The Department for Education states that ‘attendance is the essential foundation to positive outcomes’ within schools and educational settings have a duty to manage and improve it.

This session will provide both teaching and support staff with further information on EBSA including:

  • the potential risk factors in the child, family, home, and the school environment that can lead to EBSA
  • practical classroom strategies that can be used to support children and young people with EBSA
  • interventions that can support children and young people with EBSA in or outside of the classroom

The aim is to provide staff with the knowledge and confidence to support students with EBSA.

Please complete the form below to book your place on Session #2.