---
title: 'Guide to School Avoidance'
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date: '2026-09-07'
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    - 'School Avoidance'
    - EBSA
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    - Guide
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# Guide to School Avoidance

## What is School Avoidance or EBSA?

School can feel daunting and lead to children refusing to go, or to a range of anxieties. School Avoidance is sometimes referred to as Emotional-Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Understanding the root of these anxieties can help return children to school and lower their anxiety levels.

## Understanding School Avoidance or EBSA through film

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa/ebsa%20parents.jpg)### Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)

[Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa)

## Factsheet on School Avoidance or EBSA

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/06.anxiety/school-anxiety-practical-strategies-for-parents/Anxiety.00_03_42_06.Still008.jpg)### School Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Parents

[School Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/school-anxiety-practical-strategies-for-parents)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/school-phobia-and-what-to-do/school-anxiety.jpg)### School Phobia and what to do

[School Phobia and what to do](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/school-phobia-and-what-to-do)

## Tips for Parents and Carers

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/tips-for-parents/school-phobia-or-ebsa-tips-for-parents/back-to-school-stategies.jpg)### School Phobia or EBSA: Tips for Parents

[School Phobia or EBSA: Tips for Parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/tips-for-parents/school-phobia-or-ebsa-tips-for-parents)

## Tips for Teachers

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa/ebsa%20parents.jpg)### Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)

[Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa)

## Podcasts to listen to

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/how-can-we-support-children-through-school-avoidance/school-anxiety.jpg)### How can we support children through school avoidance?

[How can we support children through school avoidance?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/how-can-we-support-children-through-school-avoidance)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/supporting-children-struggling-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa/supporting-a-child-who-doesnt-want-to-go-to-school.jpg)### Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)?

[Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/supporting-children-struggling-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/how-can-parents-support-children-who-struggle-with-going-to-school/child-learning.jpg)### How can parents support children who struggle with going to school?

[How can parents support children who struggle with going to school?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/how-can-parents-support-children-who-struggle-with-going-to-school)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/from-exclusion-to-oxford-tier-blundells-mission-to-reduce-school-exclusions-in-the-uk/tierblundell.webp)### From Exclusion to Oxford: Tier Blundell’s mission to reduce school exclusions in the UK

[From Exclusion to Oxford: Tier Blundell’s mission to reduce school exclusions i…](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/from-exclusion-to-oxford-tier-blundells-mission-to-reduce-school-exclusions-in-the-uk)

## Articles and insights

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/what-is-emotionally-based-school-avoidance/Emotionally-based-school-avoidance.webp)### What is Emotionally Based School Avoidance

[What is Emotionally Based School Avoidance](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/what-is-emotionally-based-school-avoidance)

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