We offer a variety of programmes for parents and carers to develop their own knowledge and understanding of different SEND and introduce a range of strategies that can be used when supporting children. 

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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA):

‘My child has anxious thoughts and feelings which are leading to school avoidance. What can parents and carers do to support a return to school?’

This workshop aims to support parents and carers of school-age children and young people whose experience of anxious thoughts and feelings is leading to school avoidance. These difficulties are often referred to as Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

Objectives of the course:

This workshop will focus on supporting parents and carers of children and young people of school-age living in Milton Keynes:

• learn more about what can contribute to a child or young person experiencing high levels of worry and anxiety about attending school and how this can lead to school avoidance
• learn about strategies which can support a return to school
• learn about current Milton Keynes Council guidance and local services for further support
• explore the importance of self-care when supporting a child or young person experiencing EBSA

Other parent programmes:

• The Speech and Language Therapy Team offers two highly successful programmes for parents to help their children’s communication development
• It Takes Two to Talk, for parents of children with speech and language difficulties
• More Than Words, for parents of children with social interaction and communication difficulties
• Milton Keynes Play Association deliver a wide variety of development opportunities which are open to all people especially those working with children and young people.