Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) toolkit

Toolkit summary and steps for supporting EBSA.

Increase knowledge of what EBSA is and the prevalence in East Sussex and Nationally.

Information and tools for assessing the risk of EBSA, in collaboration with the child/young person and their family.

Information and tools for developing action plans and implementing appropriate interventions

Developing and Implementing Whole School and College Approaches to prevent and identify EBSA.

Information and tools for preventing, identifying and addressing mental health and emotional wellbeing using a whole school approach

Information and guidance for supporting EBSA in Post-16 Education.

Information booklets and activities for children, young people and parents and carers.

Information about understanding EBSA and anxiety, SEND, Safeguarding and Transitions.