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School Avoidance
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Why do some children struggle to go to school?

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Article: Back to school anxiety – what to look for and how to help

Worried about back-to-school anxiety? Learn the signs to watch for, understand your child’s fears, and discover practical ways to support a smoother return…
School Avoidance Anxiety EBSA

Article: A father’s experience with school bullying

Teacher and educationist, Alis Rocca looks at the impact of school bullying on children and young people and shares insights from our conversations with…
Bullying Anxiety School Life EBSA School Avoidance

Article: What is Emotionally Based School Avoidance

The current levels of absences suggest that school is a challenging environment for many children; rather than focusing on attendance for its own sake,…
School Avoidance Anxiety EBSA

Article: Sunday Anxiety

Anxiety can look and feel different for each child, particularly if they have a pre-existing mental health or neurodevelopmental condition.
School Avoidance Anxiety EBSA

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  • Why won't my child go to school?

Help with School Avoidance

Nip in the Bud Resources

  • EBSA Tips for Parents
  • Tips for Teachers on school anxiety
  • What is School Avoidance
  • What to do about School Phobia

External Support Services

  • Family Action EBSA tips
  • Place2Be
  • Young Minds page on School anxiety and School Refusal
  • Not Fine in School

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  • Home
  • Challenges
    • School Avoidance
    • Bullying
    • Online Harm
    • Grief and Loss
    • Stigma and discrimination
    • Environment
    • Challenging Behaviours
  • Toolkit
    • Calming Techniques
    • Early Intervention
    • Home Life
    • School Life
    • Lived Experience
    • Ask Dr Bettina
    • Support Hub
  • Neurodivergence
    • ADHD
    • Autism
    • Dyslexia
    • Dyscalculia
    • Dyspraxia
    • Tourette Syndrome
  • Mental Health
    • Depression
    • OCD
    • Trauma
    • Eating Disorders
    • Self Harm
    • Anxiety
    • Conduct Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • About us
    • Meet the Team
    • Authors and Experts
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    • Champions
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