Parenting

Emotionally Based School Avoidance - EBSA - Young boy sat curled up on sofa as mum cuddles him.

Emotionally Based School Avoidance – All in the Mind?

24th March 2024

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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Right To Choose: 5 Things You Should Know About SEN Assessment Choice UK

Taking Control: Right to Choose

7th January 2024

5 Things You Should Know About SEN Assessment Choice in the UK Navigating the Special Educational Needs (SEN) system in the UK can feel like trekking through a complex labyrinth. I for one am still learning every day. One thing I wish I had known from day one is your right to choose… Probably the […]

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SEND Parenting | Kent County Council | Enough is Enough

Being a SEND Parent is a duty and responsibility, not a choice

14th May 2023

An Open Letter I’m not sure how many of you will have seen the footage from Kent County Council meeting – SEND Sub-committee, where some rather unfortunate and ignorant comments and terminology have been used in regard to EHCPs, neurodivergent individuals and SEND parents. But it has created quite a stir on social media and […]

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