Navigating EBSA: Practical Guidance for Parents and Educators

This session will provide a practical introduction to Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and how it presents in children and young people. Designed for parents and educators, this webinar will explore the emotional drivers behind school avoidance, moving beyond behaviour to understanding unmet needs, anxiety and nervous system responses.

Our focus will be on building compassionate, informed responses that reduce pressure and fear, while supporting gradual re-engagement with learning. Attendees will gain clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to support children both at home and in educational settings.

Key Takeaways

Participants will learn:

• What EBSA is, how it differs from truancy, and why it occurs
• How to recognise early signs and escalation points of EBSA
• Compassionate, child-centred strategies to reduce anxiety and build emotional safety
• Positive, supported pathways back into learning at a child’s pace

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