16 OCTOBER 2026
For teaching professionals supporting children and young people experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), our free support pack provides practical advice and guidance to help build understanding across your school. Packed with tried-and-tested strategies, it can help increase confidence in supporting pupils who are struggling to attend school and create a more inclusive learning environment.
In the pack, we explore:
What EBSA is and the factors that can contribute to it
Recognising its common signs and indicators to look out for
Assessment and planning approaches to identifying needs and developing effective support plans
Classroom and whole-school support with strategies to create environments where learners feel safe, understood and able to thrive