Children with anxiety or behavioural issues
Some children struggle with attendance due to anxiety. This is called Emotional-based School Avoidance. It is important to discuss this issue with the school and work together to make it easier for your child to attend.
Visit Essex SEND IASS for advice and guidance on how to help your child cope at school or watch our YouTube video about understanding and supporting school attendance difficulties.
Essex schools should contact their Inclusion Partner if they are struggling to include a child or young person in their school community due to behavioural or medical issues.
Schools outside Essex should contact the Education Access Team or SEND Operations Team to seek further advice.