Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.

This is a Peer Support Coffee session to gain some support & signposting whilst meeting others in a similar situation 💖

⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!

⭐We are also joined by Ruth Lewis - Parent Carer Liaison Officer for North Somerset Council SEND Department - here to listen and provide support

At Yatton Youth Club, Yatton, BS49 4JE