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EBSA advice and guidance for schools and settings

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).

We have been working with children, parents and carers, teachers and other education and health professionals to develop an understanding around EBSA and provide resources, so that the right support for children and young people can be accessed when they need it.

Information and resources for schools

Information and guidance to help schools and teaching staff support children and young people who are experiencing EBSA.

Level of attendance

Graphic representing a continuum of school attendance patterns, ranging from sometimes missing school to missing a lot of school.

Level of attendance

Mother Talking With Unhappy Teenage Daughter On Sofa

Help and support for parents

Information and guidance for parents of children and young people experiencing EBSA is available on our education and families website.

Emotionally Based School Avoidance

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