EBSA School Avoidance Toolkit | KS2 KS3 & KS4

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Toolkit

20 Printable Pages | KS2, KS3 & KS4 | Ages 7–16

Support pupils experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) with this practical, pupil-centred toolkit from the National Autism Parent and Carer Support Hub.

Designed for SENCOs, teachers, pastoral teams and families, these pastel pink and purple resources help explore barriers to attendance, listen to pupils’ experiences and plan supportive, realistic next steps together.
What’s Included?

20 pages, including a pupil cover and adult guidance, with resources for:

Pupil Voice: My Voice Matters, Strengths & Safe Moments and Communication Choices.
Understanding Barriers: School Day Worry Map, Understanding Barriers, Sensory & Environment Map and Early Signs & Support.

Personalised Strategies: Trusted People, Personal Support Menu, School Adjustments Planner and Morning & Arrival Plan.
Flexible Planning: Re-engagement Steps, My First Step Plan and If Plans Change.

Working Together: Family & Carer Voice, Collaborative Meeting Plan, Support & Review Tracker and Wellbeing & Next Steps.

Why Choose This Toolkit?

✓ 20 professionally designed printable pages
✓ Encourages pupil voice and self-advocacy
✓ Supports strengths-based, collaborative planning
✓ Helps identify barriers and reasonable adjustments
✓ Practical spaces for agreed actions and reviews
✓ Suitable for individual support and school–home meetings

Perfect For:

KS2–KS4 SENCOs, pastoral staff, teachers, attendance teams, SEND professionals, parents and carers.
Resource Information
Format: A4 printable PNG worksheets
Pages: 20
Age Range: Approximately 7–16 years
Key Stages: KS2, KS3 and KS4

Use alongside safeguarding, SEND and attendance procedures. Plans should be individualised and avoid pressuring pupils before appropriate support is established.

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