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🤝 How can I help my child with EBSA? 🤝
If your child is struggling with school anxiety, you can make a huge difference in helping them feel supported and understood. Here are a few of our top tips:
🟢 Listen & Communicate – Take your child’s concerns seriously. Ask what’s worrying them about school, stay calm, and provide emotional support. Reassure them that you’ll work together to make things better.
🟢 Stay Consistent – Stick with the strategies you try and be patient. Talk about small changes at school or home that could help. It might take time, so praise every step they take forward!
🟢 Manage the Anxiety – Help your child find ways to manage anxiety, like spending time with friends, listening to music, or drawing. A worry box might also help them express their feelings.
📑 For more tips and support, check out our ‘How Can Parents Help Their Child’ factsheet here 👉
https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WB-How-can-parents-help-their-child-School-AnxietyEBSA.pdf
If your child is struggling with school anxiety, you can make a huge difference in helping them feel supported and understood. Here are a few of our top tips:
🟢 Listen & Communicate – Take your child’s concerns seriously. Ask what’s worrying them about school, stay calm, and provide emotional support. Reassure them that you’ll work together to make things better.
🟢 Stay Consistent – Stick with the strategies you try and be patient. Talk about small changes at school or home that could help. It might take time, so praise every step they take forward!
🟢 Manage the Anxiety – Help your child find ways to manage anxiety, like spending time with friends, listening to music, or drawing. A worry box might also help them express their feelings.
📑 For more tips and support, check out our ‘How Can Parents Help Their Child’ factsheet here 👉
https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WB-How-can-parents-help-their-child-School-AnxietyEBSA.pdf
💼 Have you got a Co-Production meeting coming up? 💼
We’ve created a helpful guide to explain what to expect during a Co-Production meeting – a key part of creating or reviewing your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan.
We talk about:
🟢 Who’s involved
🟢 What’s discussed
🟢 How to prepare
Co-production means collaboration – you are an equal partner in shaping your child’s support. If you have any questions or need help preparing, get in touch, we’re here to support you!
📑 Download the full factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EHCP-Co-Production-Meeting.pdf
We’ve created a helpful guide to explain what to expect during a Co-Production meeting – a key part of creating or reviewing your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan.
We talk about:
🟢 Who’s involved
🟢 What’s discussed
🟢 How to prepare
Co-production means collaboration – you are an equal partner in shaping your child’s support. If you have any questions or need help preparing, get in touch, we’re here to support you!
📑 Download the full factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EHCP-Co-Production-Meeting.pdf
📝 Are you finding it challenging to understand the details of your child or young person’s EHCP? 📝
📑 Unlock the Full Potential of EHCPs with our expert resources! We’re thrilled to offer our comprehensive “EHCP Checklist” to help guide you 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-EHCP-Checklist.pdf
📑 Discover our comprehensive guide for “Checking Your EHCP” here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-FULL-RESOURCE.pdf
🟢 Further guidance can also be found on IPSEA’s website:👇
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-an-ehc-plan-contains
📑 Unlock the Full Potential of EHCPs with our expert resources! We’re thrilled to offer our comprehensive “EHCP Checklist” to help guide you 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-EHCP-Checklist.pdf
📑 Discover our comprehensive guide for “Checking Your EHCP” here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-FULL-RESOURCE.pdf
🟢 Further guidance can also be found on IPSEA’s website:👇
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-an-ehc-plan-contains
📚 Masking In School 📚
🟢 Does your child or young person come home from school feeling distressed and overwhelmed, but the school reports they’re doing “fine” with no concerns? If this sounds familiar, your child may be masking their needs at school.
📑 We have a factsheet on our website with helpful information and strategies to support your child – Find it here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WB-Masking-in-School.pdf
🟢 Does your child or young person come home from school feeling distressed and overwhelmed, but the school reports they’re doing “fine” with no concerns? If this sounds familiar, your child may be masking their needs at school.
📑 We have a factsheet on our website with helpful information and strategies to support your child – Find it here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WB-Masking-in-School.pdf
📚 What Alternative Education Provisions Are Available for a Child Experiencing EBSA? 📚
🟢 The Local Authority (LA) has an absolute legal obligation to provide suitable, full-time alternative education for children of compulsory school age who, due to illness, exclusion, or other reasons, are unable to receive appropriate education unless alternative arrangements are made. This requirement applies regardless of whether or not your child has an EHC Plan.
📑 Read our factsheet for further guidance on what alternative provision looks like and how it works here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WB-Alternative-Provision-School-AnxietyEBSA.pdf
🟢 The Local Authority (LA) has an absolute legal obligation to provide suitable, full-time alternative education for children of compulsory school age who, due to illness, exclusion, or other reasons, are unable to receive appropriate education unless alternative arrangements are made. This requirement applies regardless of whether or not your child has an EHC Plan.
📑 Read our factsheet for further guidance on what alternative provision looks like and how it works here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WB-Alternative-Provision-School-AnxietyEBSA.pdf
📚 Understanding EBSA: The Impact of Emotionally Based School Absence 📚
🔴 Did you know that many students avoid school due to emotional and mental health challenges?
🔴 This is known as Emotionally Based School Avoidance/Absence (EBSA). It’s a significant issue affecting nearly 3 in 10 secondary school pupils.
🔴 EBSA can stem from anxiety, bullying, family difficulties, and more. It’s crucial for schools and parents, to work together to support these students and help them overcome these difficulties.
📑 Find our ‘What Is Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA)’ here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WB-Emotionally-Based-School-Absence-FULL-RESOURCE.pdf
#EBSA #mentalhealthmatters #educationforall
#SupportOurStudents
🔴 Did you know that many students avoid school due to emotional and mental health challenges?
🔴 This is known as Emotionally Based School Avoidance/Absence (EBSA). It’s a significant issue affecting nearly 3 in 10 secondary school pupils.
🔴 EBSA can stem from anxiety, bullying, family difficulties, and more. It’s crucial for schools and parents, to work together to support these students and help them overcome these difficulties.
📑 Find our ‘What Is Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA)’ here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WB-Emotionally-Based-School-Absence-FULL-RESOURCE.pdf
#EBSA #mentalhealthmatters #educationforall
#SupportOurStudents
