Understanding School Anxiety: the early signs of EBSA

What’s this course about?  On this course you will learn strategies to use to support your child.     Do we need details here to explain more about suitability?  The purpose of this course is to learn about Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and the ways to support children in attending school at the early stages of school avoidance.   Course format:    This is an online course where you will learn together. There will be a Q and A session with an assistant educational psychologist. You will take part in group discussions, in a relaxed and friendly environment.     Who will benefit from attending?      This course is for parents/carers who would like to understand how to support their child…..  This course is for parents and carers of children who are at the early stages of school avoidance and want to support their child/children in developing a positive relationship with school and promote school attendance.     What will I learn?      

• The impact that poor school attendance can have on children and families. 

• Explore Emotionally Based School Avoidance, including the signs and cycle that can occur. 

• Develop strategies to support children experiencing EBSA. 

• Identify different professionals who can offer further support. 

How long is the course?   This course runs as a 2 hour session  Will I be assessed?  You will be required to complete some paperwork during this course.   This will record and support your learning journey and successes.  Entry Requirements: FaCL courses are funded by the UK government via the Adult Skills Fund. Courses are no cost to learners who meet our eligibility criteria.  Learners must be aged 19+ on 31 August of the academic year, have a Wiltshire postcode and meet certain residency requirements. They must also be able to tick one of the following criteria:

• On a lower income (individual income less than £25,750 a year)

• In receipt of benefits (other than child benefit)

• Care leaver, refugee, foster carer, carer, military family / ex-armed forces personnel
• Have a learning difficulty or disability
• Have school aged children who receive means-tested free school meals.

• Not in work and looking to go into work, now or in the future.

If you are unsure if you are eligible, we are always happy to talk things through carefully. To book a place, please give us a ring on 01225 770 478. Please get in touch if you have any questions. We will look forward to hearing from you. https://www.facebook.com/Wiltsfamilylearning