Bradford Schools Introduce EBSA Guidance Consultations

New Support Offered for Schools Through Educational Psychology Team

Bradford schools can now access EBSA (Emotional Based School Avoidance) Guidance Consultation slots provided by the Educational Psychology Team. This initiative is part of the assess, plan, do, review process aimed at supporting pupils experiencing emotional difficulties related to school attendance.

Details of the EBSA Guidance Consultations

The Educational Psychology Team is offering these consultation slots to assist schools in identifying and addressing emotional barriers that may affect a pupil’s ability to attend school regularly. The consultations form part of a structured process designed to assess needs, plan appropriate interventions, implement support, and review progress.

Purpose and Process

• Assess: Understanding the pupil’s emotional needs and challenges related to school attendance.
• Plan: Developing tailored strategies to support the pupil’s return to school or improved attendance.
• Do: Implementing the agreed interventions and support mechanisms.
• Review: Monitoring the effectiveness of the interventions and making necessary adjustments.

This approach aims to provide a collaborative framework between schools and the Educational Psychology Team to better support pupils facing emotional difficulties that impact their education.

Accessing the Consultations

Schools interested in accessing EBSA Guidance Consultation slots should contact the Educational Psychology Team through the appropriate Bradford Schools channels to arrange support as part of their ongoing pupil support strategies.