About this session
Attendance has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. This is of concern to schools, parents, the DfE and OFSTED.
Pupils out of school are more at risk of poor mental health, social isolation, reduced self-esteem and poorer academic achievement.
There is also a risk of a negative impact on the resilience of the whole family.
•Children and young people who experience EBSA describe it as ‘not-coping’
with school to the extent that non-attendance feels like their only option.
•The longer a CYP is out of school the harder it can be for them to return (in general).
•Research highlights the importance of an individualised approach as the factors affecting EBSA vary significantly between individuals.
•Early identification and intervention is key.
This session explores the terminology we use to describe a child who is avoiding school and provides a structured approach and strategies that parents and practitioners can collaborate on to support a child back into school.
Suitable for:
- SENCos/ALNCos, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants
Also included:
- Summary sheet of Key Points
- Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader: Kathy Jones
Kathy is an Educational psychologist and personal growth coach who has worked in education for almost 25 years. She began her career as a TA, then class teacher before qualifying as an EP in 2002. She has always been passionate about putting children’s voices at the heart of their provision.
Kathy has worked with children across all key stages in mainstream schools and specialist provision. As an associate tutor she has also worked with the Educational Psychology doctoral programme at Southampton University, delivering training for Winchester University as part of their National Award for SENCOs programme.
Kathy specialises in training, coaching and supervision for education professionals and parents. She continues to work as a consultant in schools on a regular basis supporting SENCOs, teachers and families as they plan and deliver provision for children with special educational needs.
SEND Station
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Our sessions are informal and informed, delivered with humility and humour and scope for interaction.
‘Sometimes learning is simply better online…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.’