Inclusion

Supporting Pupils with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

This comprehensive course offers practitioners research-informed support and practical approaches to Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Gain a deeper understanding of EBSA, its causes, early signs and significant impact on learners' wellbeing and academic progress. Learn to identify vulnerable groups, implement effective early intervention strategies and develop tailored reintegration plans, helping you foster a more inclusive and supportive school environment. Improve attendance, enhance mental health support and re-engage learners with confidence.
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Georgina Durrant

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

define Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and explain how it differs from other forms of non-attendance, such as truancy or school withdrawal;
identify key causes, risk factors and early signs of EBSA in learners across primary, secondary and special school settings;
understand the short- and long-term impacts of EBSA on learners’ emotional wellbeing, academic progress and family life;
recognise vulnerable groups more likely to experience EBSA, including learners with SEND, those eligible for free school meals and young carers;
appreciate the importance of early identification and collaboration with families and external professionals to reduce the impact of EBSA and support reintegration into school.

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Georgina Durrant

Georgina Durrant is the National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl. A qualified teacher and SENDCO, she is also a published author in the SEND field.

Georgina hosts the highly acclaimed podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', and has penned three books on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: 'SEND Strategies for the Primary Years,' '100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play,' and 'How to Boost Reading and Writing Through Play.' Currently, she is working on two new SEND books, one for secondary school teachers and another for early career teachers (ECTs). In 2023, Georgina was honoured with the nasen Award for Positive Media Impact for SEND.

As a speaker, Georgina presents at conferences and schools about SEND. Her expert educational advice frequently features in major media outlets, including The Independent, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, as well as on Sky News, Channel 5 News, and BBC 5 Live.