Tips for Parents & Carers: School Phobia or EBSA
Watch time 08:40 minutes
This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers who have a child who is more anxious about going to school than usual, tips on how to help support them with School phobia or Emotional-based School Avoidance (EBSA).
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Tips for Parents and carers
00:05 What is school phobia or EBSA?
00:33 Why is my child anxious about school?
00:59 3 easy pitfalls to avoid
01:05 Tip 1 Parents & Carers - Don't do this on your own
01:33 Tip 2 What if I force my child to go to school?
01:59 Tip 3 Manage your own emotions first
02:35 Tip 4 Understanding the problem
03:34 Tip 5 Look for patterns in behaviour
04:26 Tip 6 Involving school early on
05:02 Tip 7 Working in partnership with the school
05:16 Identifying your Child's 'go-to' person
05:28 Talking to the SENDCo
05:55 Tip 8 Why Calm and Predictable Morning Routines Help
06:36 Tip 9 Make a plan, start small & play the long game
07:33 Tip 10 Be aware of potential triggers
08:04 Thank you!
08:05 More helpful resources
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