Practical next steps when your child cannot face school
If your child is refusing school, you are not alone. This can be an exhausting, emotional situation, and it’s hard to know what to do first, especially when mornings are escalating.
This free guide gives you a calm starting point. It will help you understand what may be driving the refusal, reduce conflict in the short term, and take practical steps towards re-engagement with school.
What’s inside the free guide
a clear explanation of school refusal, and how it differs from truancy
common drivers (anxiety, overwhelm, social stress, learning needs) and how to spot patterns
a simple parent plan for what to do this week, not just “ideas”
guidance for speaking with the school and asking for reasonable adjustments
when to seek extra support, and what to ask for
Who it’s for
This guide is for parents and carers supporting a child who is distressed about attending school, avoiding school, or stuck in a pattern of escalating refusal.
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