In the past, children who struggle to attend school have been described as 'school refusers,' implying that their behaviour stems from wilfulness. But is it time to rethink this perspective and explore other underlying causes?Join us as Jerricah Holder delves into the concept of Emotionally Based School Avoidance. She'll reveal why this way of looking at school refusal can be more insightful, uncovering the real reasons behind school avoidance so that strategies to support these children are more likely to be effective.Important links:Jerricah's School Based Well-being CardsFor more details about Jerricah's EBSA training for EPs and teachers, see the EdPsychEd website.Click here to hear all of episode 76Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbookDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.phpGet FREE behaviour and SEMH strategies in our FREE webinar!Use this link to join our free webinar on Tuesday 20th January, 2026 and walk away with strategies and insights you can immediately apply to your own class. We're limited to 300 seats to book yours ASAP.  Register now.

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