Parents & Carers

EBSA: Supporting School Avoidance

Rights and strategies when your child can't attend school

Free

Parents & Carers

This course helps parents understand what EBSA is, why it happens, and what your legal rights are when your child is unable to attend school. You will learn the difference between school refusal and school inability, understand Section 19 duties, know your rights regarding attendance penalties, and develop practical reintegration strategies.

What You'll Learn

Define EBSA and distinguish it from truancy or school refusal
Explain the local authority's Section 19 duty to provide education
Identify legal protections against attendance prosecution for SEND-related absence
Describe practical strategies for phased school reintegration

Course curriculum

Module 1: Understanding EBSA2 lessons

What is EBSA?8 min
EBSA, Truancy, and School Refusal: Understanding the Difference8 min

Module 2: Your Legal Rights2 lessons

Section 19 and the LA's Duty to Provide Education9 min
Attendance Prosecution: Your Legal Defences9 min

Module 3: Practical Strategies2 lessons

Supporting Your Child at Home8 min
Phased Reintegration and Working With Schools9 min

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