Emotional based school non attendance

This is a term referring to reduced or non-attendance at school by a young person recognising that they are not school refusing, rather this avoidance has its roots in emotional, mental health or well being needs which varies by individual.

Profile of risk of EBSNA

There are multiple factors which influence emotional based attendance concerns

School stressors

There are multiple aspects of the school and learning environment that cause a young person stress and anxiety and impact on their ability to attend school and lessons and achieve to their potential academically.

Medium:

Online

Duration:

2-4 hours over separate 1 hour sessions

Purpose:

Identifying the young persons's profile of risk of EBSNA and school stressors with a particular focus on how these impact on their access to education

Outcome:

A written report detailing the young person's profile of risk of EBSNA and school stressors with recommendations for school including guidance on how to reintegrate the young person back into school.