IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING TO ATTEND SCHOOL DUE TO ANXIETY?
EMOTIONALLY BASED SCHOOL AVOIDANCE (EBSA)
The EBSA Crisis Guide is Here to Help You Navigate Your Challenges & Take Action
This Guide is for You if...
✅ Your child is experiencing high levels of anxiety about school.
✅ You feel lost and unsure about how to support them.
✅ The school is pressuring you about attendance without addressing their needs.
✅ You’re frustrated by the lack of guidance on how to access help.
✅ You want clear, practical steps to take action NOW.
You’re not alone in this.
So many parents feel overwhelmed when faced with school avoidance. That’s why I created this guide, to give you the exact steps and strategies you need to move forward with confidence.
The EBSA Crisis Guide is Here to Help You...
Gain clarity on what Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is and why your child is struggling.
Understand your child’s rights and the legal framework around school avoidance.
Take practical steps to secure the right support from schools and local authorities.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. This guide will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to advocate for your child and ensure they receive the education and support they deserve.
Here's what you'll learn in your EBSA Crisis Guide:
A step-by-step breakdown of EBSA- what it is, how to recognise it and what causes it.
Practical action plans to help you advocate effectively with schools and professionals.
A clear explanation of your child’s legal rights (including Section 19 alternative education).
Guidance on working with schools, requesting an EHCP and accessing professional assessments.
EBSA CRISIS GUIDE
This is not just information, it is a roadmap to real solutions.
Let this be your personal guide to understanding, advocating and securing the right support for your child. Get real results with our tried and tested methods. We want you to navigate your child’s EBSA journey with clarity, confidence and the tools to take effective action.
Statistics you will want to know about EBSA
1.8
million children classed as persistently absent in England (missing 10% or more of school days).
1 in 4
children with special educational needs (SEND) experience school avoidance linked to anxiety and unmet needs.
40%
of parents of children with EBSA report that their child has not received adequate support from their school.
70%
of parents of children with EBSA report that their child experiences severe anxiety and distress when faced with attending school
3x
more likely to be issued school fines than to receive appropriate school-based interventions.
EBSA
is one of the top reasons for parents applying for an EHCP, yet many local authorities still fail to recognise EBSA as a SEND need.
No parent should have to fight alone to get their child the support they need!
"A huge support to us as a family and a strong advocate for our daughter."
Our daughter (13) had missed the entirety of Y9 due to anxiety and ADHD and we were desperate to get her back into education but with the right measures and adjustments in place.
Reah has been amazing (and continues to be) throughout this process and has been a huge support to us as a family and a strong advocate for our daughter while helping us through this incredibly bewildering process. She is warm and personable and professional and fantastically knowledgeable in the arena of SEND and its myriad offshoots.
We're not there yet but we're confident that our daughter will be back in education in the very near future, at an establishment that suits her and can meet her needs.
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