Description

This short, evidence‑informed film helps teachers and professionals understand Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) as a response to overwhelming anxiety rather than defiance or misbehaviour. Drawing on real‑world practice and expert guidance, it offers practical strategies to help children safely reconnect with learning by addressing the underlying causes of their distress. The film demonstrates how educators can work collaboratively with families and multi‑agency teams, create predictable and emotionally safe environments, make personalised adjustments that ease anxiety, and validate children’s feelings to build trust.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand EBSA as an anxiety‑driven response and recognise key emotional, behavioural and environmental indicators.

2. Learn practical, evidence‑informed strategies to reduce pupil anxiety, build trust, and support gradual reintegration into school.

3. Strengthen collaborative practice with families, SENCOs and multi‑agency teams to provide consistent, compassionate support across settings.

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Join three leading experts for “Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, and Recovery-Oriented Approaches”. This session explores the latest evidence on EBSA, its growing impact on families and services, and practical, recovery-oriented approaches to support school attendance in complex real-world contexts.