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Ep 11. Parent Advocacy & Scripts for EBSNA: School Refusal Isn’t Truancy
The Mindful Toolbox: A series dedicated to mental and emotional wellbeing
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👉 If your child is struggling with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), you are not alone and you are not failing. School refusal is not defiance. It’s a nervous system response.
To find more support on ho to navigate EBSNA without the stress, download our 4-week re-entry guide and get access to more scripts and guidance.
In this episode of The Mindful Toolbox, Sarahlynn explains the new August 2024 statutory guidance on attendance and shares how parents can:
support safe reintegration,
reduce burnout, and
advocate effectively with schools.
✨ What you’ll learn in Episode 11:
✅ Why EBSA ≠ truancy (and what the new law says)
✅ What schools must provide under the 2024 attendance guidance
✅ Advocacy scripts you can bring into meetings
✅ Local case studies from Reading, Wokingham & West Berkshire
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Understanding Emotional-Based School Non-Attendance
01:37 Advocating for Your Child's Needs
3:00 The new 2024 statutory guidance explained
05:34 Strategies to Avoid Burnout in Advocacy
10:22 Real-World Examples of Successful Reintegration
13:05 Concrete Steps for Effective Advocacy
💬 Which part of school re-entry feels hardest for your family right now? Share in the comments because your story could help another parent feel less alone.
📌 Resources & Links (Show Notes, Ep11)
🏛 Government Guidance & Law
🌍 Local Authority Guidance on EBSA 📊 Local SEND Strategies & Innovation✨ Save this list — these are the most up-to-date resources for families navigating EBSA, school attendance law, and local SEND strategies.
👩👩👧 If this episode helps you, please subscribe for weekly episodes and share with another parent. No family should have to face EBSA alone.
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