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title: 'School Avoidance'
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/support-hub/school-avoidance'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/support-hub/school-avoidance.md'
date: '2026-07-10'
description: 'School avoidance is more than reluctance to attend — it is often a sign that a child is experiencing significant anxiety, distress, or difficulty that they are unable to articulate. It can place enormous strain on families, but understanding the underlying causes is the first step towards finding a way forward.'
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# School Avoidance

School avoidance is more than reluctance to attend — it is often a sign that a child is experiencing significant anxiety, distress, or difficulty that they are unable to articulate. It can place enormous strain on families, but understanding the underlying causes is the first step towards finding a way forward.

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