Provision · Family
EBSA Support
Trauma-informed support for Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
Who it's for
Children and young people whose anxiety, often longstanding, prevents them attending school. Frequently undiagnosed autism, sensory or attachment needs sit underneath.
How it works
We begin with relationship, not curriculum. Sessions are paced around the young person: short, predictable and home-based or online at first. Academic content is reintroduced when capacity allows, alongside graded exposure work with the family and school.
What the placement looks like
- 01
Relational phase
Two to four weeks of low-demand contact. No academic targets.
- 02
Capacity phase
Short academic blocks introduced around the young person's window of tolerance.
- 03
Bridging phase
Coordinated, graded exposure to school staff or setting where appropriate.
Outcomes we work towards
- Reduced anxiety around learning
- Re-engagement with structured study
- A realistic, collaborative reintegration plan
Evidence we share with commissioners
- Weekly engagement and regulation notes
- Window-of-tolerance tracking
- Family and school co-produced reintegration plan
When this isn't the right fit
Cases where the underlying need is acute mental health crisis — we will signpost to CAMHS-led provision first.
Related provision
1:1 Alternative Provision
Bespoke one-to-one provision for young people who cannot access mainstream school.
EOTAS Packages
Coordinated Education Otherwise Than At School packages aligned to Section F of the EHCP.
SEMH Provision
Social, emotional and mental health provision delivered by trained specialists.
Autism & SEND
Neuro-affirming provision for autistic learners and young people with broader SEND.
Next step
Make a referral or start a quiet conversation.
We respond within 24 hours. Most placements begin within agreed timeframes once funding is in place.