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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) (EY & Primary)
Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Cost: Free
Dates:
- EBSA EY & Primary: Thursday 2nd October & Wednesday 15th October 2025
This course aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of pupils who experience EBSA and barriers to engaging in education and school. Pupils facing these barriers often have complex issues that are inextricably linked with mental health and wellbeing, and this course will explore how best to support children and their families through the use of evidence based tools and approaches to improve engagement and attendance.
Course Outcomes:
Participants will:
- Explore the latest theory and understanding around the needs of pupils who struggle to come to school and/or engage with education
- Develop a graduated approach for CYP who are struggling to engage with education including early identification of pupils.
- Be supported to understand the main ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors for a “live” school case.
- Learn strategies to use at a whole school and individual student level.
- Explore strategies for parents and careers to support their CYP in engaging with education.
£0.00
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) (Secondary)
Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Cost: Free
Dates:
EBSA Secondary: Wednesday 8th October & Tuesday 4th November 2025
This course aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of pupils who experience EBSA and barriers to engaging in education and school. Pupils facing these barriers often have complex issues that are inextricably linked with mental health and wellbeing, and this course will explore how best to support children and their families through the use of evidence based tools and approaches to improve engagement and attendance.
Course Outcomes:
Participants will:
- Explore the latest theory and understanding around the needs of pupils who struggle to come to school and/or engage with education
- Develop a graduated approach for CYP who are struggling to engage with education including early identification of pupils.
- Be supported to understand the main ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors for a “live” school case.
- Learn strategies to use at a whole school and individual student level.
- Explore strategies for parents and careers to support their CYP in engaging with education.
£0.00
Element 3 Top Up Funding Virtual Clinics
Dates - (1 hour: 3.30pm – 4.30pm)
Thursday 18th September 2025
Wednesday 21st January 2026
Thursday 21st May 2026
Fee: Free to City SENDCos
Venue: Online Via Microsoft Teams
Overview:
During these sessions we will cover any recent changes to the Element 3 Top Up application process. We also invite you to bring any specific questions you may have regarding completing the form.
Course Outcomes:
- Be supported in understanding the funding application process including the graduated response and Element 2.
- Be supported to evidence the graduated approach and have a clear golden thread.
- Be supported to write SMART outcomes, linked to the Child or Young person's needs and provision.
- Be supported to create a timetable that reflects the needs and provision of the child or young person, including how to link it to the outcomes and costings included in the application.
- Be clear on how to supply evidence and what types of evidence are beneficial when making an application.
- Be clear on the panel process, how panel come to a decision, the difficulties they experience when forms lack clarity and the benefits of attending a panel as an observer or participant.
- Feel confident about applying for high needs funding and the process involved.