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What is Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA)?

What is Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA)?

Article Date: 16 May 2024

Article Date: 16 May 2024

Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA) refers to students who have severe difficulty attending school/further education due to emotional factors, often resulting in prolonged absences from school.It’s a term used to describe situations where emotional challenges significantly impact a student’s ability to participate in school activities. 

It's such a big challenge for schools and their families but you can find more with incredible resources from The National College and Schools Week website.

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