Emotionally Based School Avoidance – All in the Mind?
Sam’s struggle with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) highlights the challenges faced by children with anxieties who avoid school. EBSA’s causes like bullying, social anxieties, and transitions are exacerbated in cases like Sam’s, where a move to a mainstream secondary school led to withdrawal and anger despite efforts to integrate. UK statistics show a sharp increase in persistent absences since the pandemic, with SEND children particularly affected. Sam’s recent attempt at transitioning to a new school again ended in a distressing refusal, reflecting the complexity of EBSA.
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