EBSA Parent Leaflet – Item 716

Support parents with this EBSA Parent leaflet, created to help families understand and respond to Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) with empathy, structure, and calm.

Whether you’re an ELSA, SENCO, pastoral lead or family worker, this resource is ideal for starting supportive, non-judgemental conversations with parents of children struggling to attend school.

What’s Inside the EBSA Parent leaflet?:

• Clear explanation of EBSA – what it is, common signs, and causes
• Practical strategies – tips for calm mornings, building routines, co-regulation tools, and gentle reintegration
• Scripts for talking – helpful phrases for conversations with your child or school
• Neuroaffirming throughout – validates emotional distress, avoids blame, and supports diverse needs and communication styles
• Designed with compassion – strengths-focused, and easy to understand

This leaflet avoids shaming language and honours the child’s experience, helping parents feel empowered rather than blamed. It supports a collaborative, connection-first approach to school anxiety.

Format: A4 trifold (PDF) – ready to print
Ages: Primary (KS1–2), but relevant to older pupils too
Suitable for: ELSAs, pastoral leads, SEN teams, EPs, family support workers

Please DO NOT share these on websites. This goes against our copy right terms of use. 

The leaflets are trifold so have six sides to them. They are to be printed duplex and instructions are given within the resource on how to do this using Adobe settings. The resource comes with a PDF to print where you can handwrite your contact details. You can also type in the blue box on the leaflet. The blue doesn’t show when printed. We also include a leaflet holder so they could be displayed in your reception area.

The margins do need to be cut off all the sides so the leaflet folds properly.