Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a broad term used when school non-attendance is considered to be due to emotional factors. Find out more here.
CIRCLE is one of the key resources available to practitioners that supports our journey towards more inclusive universal practice across our schools and Early Learning & Childcare settings. Find out more here.
The following free booklets and much more are available from the EPIC Think Learn Website. Register and download here.
The National Autism Implementation Team have produced a range of excellent free resources based on evidence-informed practices. Here are a sample:
Foundation for people with Learning Disabilities
Promotes the rights, inclusion, health & wellbeing of people with learning disabilities through research, advocacy and practical support.
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
Contains useful information to support people with a learning disability and their families.
Offers information and advice for parents of children with and additional support need or disability.
Leading UK charity for people with learning disabilities.
The Autism Toolbox is a free online platform developed to support all practitioners working in and with Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools.
Link to Understanding Autism https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/understanding-autism/
Link to What is Autism? https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/understanding-autism/what-is-autism/
https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/understanding-autism/anxiety/
Kooth is an online mental health support service for 10 -26 year olds commissioned by East Lothian Council Education and Whole Family Wellbeing. Kooth offers a free, 24/7, immediately accessible place to get excellent self help for your mental health and also access to text based conversations with real life counsellors. Find out more here.