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EBSA or Emotionally Based School Avoidance refers to when a child faces intense emotional distress that causes difficulty attending school. This distress often stems from anxiety, depression, or fears related to the school environment. If your child exhibits an ongoing unwillingness or inability to attend school due to emotional reasons, they may be struggling with EBSA.
We hope you find the following links and resources helpful to support you and your child…
This resource looks at the topic of emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) and shares ideas to help education staff address the issue.
hese pages have been produced by Brighter Futures for Children to provide good EBSA guidance to educational settings in Reading.
Resources and guidance to support students with Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
If your child is anxious about school, or they are unable to go to school, we have advice on supporting them and working with the school and other services.