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Practical reading for parents of children who are finding school hard. Each article stands on its own, and links back to our main guide to EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance or non-attendance).
My Child Won't Go to School: What Might Be Happening?
If your child won't go to school, it's usually a sign that something feels too hard right now. What might be happening, what it can look like and where to start.
School 'Refusal' in Teenagers: Why Is It Different?
Why a teenager 'refusing' school is often different from a younger child who is struggling, what might be behind it, and how you can help them move forward.
School 'Refusal' and Autism: Understanding Why School Becomes Difficult
Why school can become so difficult for autistic children and young people, what might lie behind autism and school 'refusal', and the support you can ask for.
Preparing for a School Meeting When Your Child Won't Attend
How to prepare for a meeting with school when your child is struggling to attend: who to ask for, what to bring, questions to ask and what to do afterwards.
New to the term EBSA? Start with our guide to EBSA: what it means, why it happens and what can help.