SCHOOL ANXIETY ('REFUSAL') | 5 ideas for supporting children who are struggling to attend school
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 2019-11-26

In this video, Phylly Pritchard, an educational psychologist in Lincolnshire UK, shares 5 ideas for supporting children who are struggling to attend school.  She gives practical examples for schools and parents and considers the importance of involving the student in our discussions and planning.

00:17 - create a sense of belonging
01:05 - build key relationships
03:09 - take a flexible approach
04:17 - communication matters
05:39 - involve the pupil when planning support
06:15 - Phylly's final thoughts

This interview was filmed at an event put on by Lincolshire Pscychology services, Phylly is one of the team; you can find out more about them here: https://www.lincolnshirepsychologyservices.com

WATCH THIS NEXT: another video with Phylly which looks at what school refusal is and isn't: https://youtu.be/wRJbk_hyhPk

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