SCHOOL AVOIDANCE ('REFUSAL') | What is  (and isn’t) emotionally based school avoidance?
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 2019-11-22

In this video, Phylly Pritchard, an educational psychologist explains what is meant by school refusal/avoidance and how this differs from truanting.  She also explores some of the issues that underly some children's difficulties in attending school and considers why 'school refusal' might not be the best phrase for us to use... 

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 where she shares 5 practical ideas for supporting pupils who are struggling to attend school

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