School Avoidance and EBSNA: Supporting with Based Anxiety

When a child cannot face school, parents are often left carrying fear, confusion, and impossible choices. School Avoidance / EBSNA is a compassionate, parent-focused guide to understanding school-based anxiety and emotionally based school non-attendance. Written in clear, reassuring language, it helps parents make sense of what is happening beneath the behaviour - and how to respond with confidence rather than blame. This book explores: - Why school can feel overwhelming for some children- How anxiety shows up at home and in school- The EBSNA pathway and professional involvement- Mental health support and low-level CBT in schools- Attendance law, parental rights, and responsibilities- Home education as a considered option, not a failureGrounded in empathy and realism, this guide supports parents to navigate systems, advocate gently, and prioritise emotional wellbeing - without pressure or judgement. For any parent wondering "What do we do now?" This book offers understanding, reassurance, and hope.

Pages: 74, Paperback, Independently published