Emotionally Based School Avoidance is rising. Join Kelly Hannaghan, Laura Jackson, Samantha Garner, John Leese, Dr Kirsty Evans & Emma Rossiter on 30th April 2026 to gain tools & frameworks to understand EBSA, assess factors & design trauma-aware reintegration plans. 👉 tinyurl.com/67fhnrr7
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Great session last night with Roundabout’s CYP Resources & Development Lead & #dramatherapists in the team, exploring how to use the School Wellbeing Cards to support children experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
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Supporting Children with School Anxiety (EBSA)

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Spaces are limited! To book your place, please email the team directly at: EBSA@bradford.gov.uk

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They said:
“There’s nothing medically wrong.”

We said:
“Then why are so many neurodivergent children presenting with the same pattern particularly those with symptomatic hypermobility and co-occurring associated conditions?”

#SEND #Education #schools #EBSA

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Labor Department reports $1.4B recovered for workers in FY25 The Labor Department reports EBSA recovered over $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 for workers through benefit plan enforcement and compliance actions.

The #DOL reports #EBSA recovered over $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 for #workers through benefit plan enforcement and compliance actions.

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This resource is invaluable for practitioners supporting #PansPandasHour and #EBSA.

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📚 Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Barely mentioned in the first Report Stage debate.
The Earl of Effingham did highlight key issues: missed early SEND identification, inflexible approaches, and capacity challenges for schools.

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PANS and PANDAS: Emotionally Based School Avoidance Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

When undiagnosed #PansPandasHour kids develop #EBSA they are at risk of interventions they’re not neurologically ready for, worsening symptoms, increasing trauma, and prolonging school avoidance.
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PANS and PANDAS: Emotionally Based School Avoidance Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

You can't support a #PansPandasHour child with #EBSA unless you understand the medical driver.
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PANS, PANDAS and EBSA Is PANS and PANDAS the same as Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), or can they cause EBSA? Find out with our new toolkit for educators.

Great to see a new resource untangling connections between #EBSA and #PansPandasHour

www.panspandasuk.org/post/ebsa_toolkit/

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PANS and PANDAS: Emotionally Based School Avoidance Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

This needs to be read by all educational professionals. #Edutwitter #SEND #EBSA #PansPandasHour
#attendance #SendTips

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Introducing Vicky Batlle, EBSA consultant YouTube video by PANS PANDAS UK

#EduSky #EBSA + sudden onset anxiety, #OCD, regression, or sensory distress?
Consider #PansPandasHour
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Congress takes aim at ERISA litigation with new bill to clarify fiduciary liability The ERISA Litigation Reform Act would ensure that retirement plan fiduciaries, employers, and participants operate under a more predictable, fair, and efficient legal framework than they do now,…

#ERISA litigation is a hot topic, with reform top of mind among Daniel Aronowitz, the new assistant secretary of labor for the #EBSA, and the #AmericanRetirementAssociation. It's also a topic of discussion related to the rise of #SelfFunded #HealthInsurance plans.

'Who' s Avoiding what?'

British Psychological Society Annual Conference 2025 Monday 10th November
Education Additional Needs Unmet Needs EBSA Neurodivergence

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School SEN &SLT will Never understand how fear of school fucks every day. Fri pm relief but w huge feelings explode. By Sat pm dread of next week starts. Sun always lost to inertia& meltdowns. All hols lost to worrying about return. No rest for him or us or little sis. Just rage. #sen #ebsa

💬 Join @mindworkmatters.bsky.social on 6th Nov for a FREE 60-min webinar with Kelly Hannaghan on supporting EBSA & wellbeing in schools. Get practical advice & strategies, plus a live Q&A!

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Being trapped under neuronormativity causes severe PTSD.

#ableism #autism #CAMHS #EBSA

I am delighted to be presenting in keynote panel on Education, neurodivergent children, school attendance, 'avoidance' and support 10th November as closing speakers. #SEND #EBSA #psychology
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The Barriers to Education project brings together research, practical tools, and thousands of lived experiences to help schools, families, and professionals make change.
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Find out more 👉 barrierstoeducation.co.uk
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FREE Online Training: Practical Strategies to Support Wellbeing & Tackle EBSA in Schools
🗓️ 6th Nov 2025 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Free

Join award-winning mental health consultant @mindworkmatters.bsky.social Hannaghan for a live, interactive webinar with a dedicated Q&A!

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Developed quantitative #EBSA metrics (Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas) and spatial layers across multiple temporal and spatial scales tailored to each planning site.
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So after months of not being able to attend school, #actuallyautistic daughter has completed her first week of college, 100% attendance. Proves it was the place and not her. #autism #ebsa #seneducation

How to support a child with Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) - Capa First Response Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) refers to a child's refusal to attend school due to severe emotional distress. In this blog post, we will explore the complexities of school refusal and offer insights into managing the associated challenges.

Emotional-Based School Avoidance (EBSA) can be confusing and stressful for families.

This guide explores what EBSA looks like, why it happens, and how parents can support their child with empathy and understanding.

📖 Read more: capafirstresponse.org/support-chil...

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This invalidates self worth and causes more trauma.
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When school feels too much, understanding is everything. Our CPD-certified EBSA course gives you the tools to support learners back into education — with safety, trust, and care. 👉 Enrol now: https://loom.ly/hl0qF7w

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Take a look at this link to see how this initiative works and how it can support the children and young people across Wakefield ebsahorizons.org/ebsa-initiat... #EdPsych #EBSA

With the summer holidays being a slightly calmer time, some of our staff have been using the time to complete the EBSA Horizons training. Wakefield Council has partnered with @edpsyched.bsky.social to provide this to all professionals, school staff and families in Wakefield. #EdPsych #EBSA

As the mother of a son who’s had a difficult Yr 7, #Jellybean from @eveainsworth really rang true. This is absolutely a must-read for any parent or educator of a child who ‘just can’t face’ going to school. Another great dyslexia-friendly title from @barringtonstoke Illustr. by @theoblue.jpg #EBSA