Further information around EBSA
5. Systemic Approaches
Understanding and Addressing School Avoidance:
Different Influences: A child's behaviour is shaped by many factors, like family, school, and community. Understanding these helps us address issues like school avoidance.
Helpful Models:
- Ecological Model: Shows how different parts of a child’s life affect their behaviour. It helps us see how school avoidance might develop and how to support the child.
- Bronfenbrenner’s Model: Highlights that the relationships children have with their close adults (like family and teachers) are very important for their well-being.
3. Systemic Approach:
- Look at All Factors: Consider how all parts of a child’s life interact to understand their school avoidance.
- Find Key Issues: Identify which parts of their life are most affecting their school attendance.
- Work Together: Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to help the child.
In short, to help a child who avoids school, understand all the factors affecting them and work together with everyone involved in their life.