{"id":9046,"date":"2025-01-07T08:12:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T08:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=9046"},"modified":"2024-11-24T07:14:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T07:14:30","slug":"school-phobia-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"School Phobia UK: A Guide for Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#School_Phobia_Explained\" title=\"School Phobia Explained\u00a0\">School Phobia Explained\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#School_Phobia_vs_Truancy\" title=\"School Phobia vs. Truancy\">School Phobia vs. Truancy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#Help_Your_Kid_Stay_On_Track\" title=\"Help Your Kid Stay On Track\">Help Your Kid Stay On Track<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#Identifying_School_Anxiety_in_Your_Child\" title=\"Identifying School Anxiety in Your Child\">Identifying School Anxiety in Your Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#How_to_Support_Your_Child\" title=\"How to Support Your Child?\">How to Support Your Child?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#Have_Open_Conversations_with_Your_Child\" title=\"Have Open Conversations with Your Child\">Have Open Conversations with Your Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#2_Work_Closely_with_Your_Childs_School\" title=\"2. Work Closely with Your Child&#8217;s School\u00a0\">2. Work Closely with Your Child&#8217;s School\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#3_Be_Patient_and_Empathetic\" title=\"3. Be Patient and Empathetic\">3. Be Patient and Empathetic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#4_Establish_a_Morning_Routine\" title=\"4. Establish a Morning Routine\">4. Establish a Morning Routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#5_Encourage_Engagement_in_Your_Childs_Interests\" title=\"5. Encourage Engagement in Your Child\u2019s Interests\">5. Encourage Engagement in Your Child\u2019s Interests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#6_Develop_Coping_Strategies\" title=\"6. Develop Coping Strategies\">6. Develop Coping Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#7_Explore_School_Alternatives\" title=\"7. Explore School Alternatives\">7. Explore School Alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#8_Consider_Mental_Health_Support\" title=\"8. Consider Mental Health Support\">8. Consider Mental Health Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#Returning_to_School_After_an_Absence\" title=\"Returning to School After an Absence\">Returning to School After an Absence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/school-phobia-uk\/#School_Phobia_FAQ\" title=\"School Phobia FAQ\">School Phobia FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do when your child is anxious about going to school? They might complain about physical discomfort or just avoid waking up. School anxiety or <\/span><b>school phobia can lead to depression and isolation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent, you have every right to be worried when your child refuses to go to school. However, you should know that school phobia is not an uncommon condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the proper support and strategies, your child can<\/span><b> overcome the anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of going to school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child\u2019s education and social life are important. Does your child have a school phobia? How can you help them?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"School_Phobia_Explained\"><\/span><b>School Phobia Explained\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk\/education-skills-and-training\/absence-and-exclusions\/absence-from-school\/latest\/\"> <b>school refusal fact sheet UK<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s common for schoolchildren to feel worried about going to school during specific times. Exams seasons is an example. However, when there\u2019s no obvious reason for school refusal, we deal with school phobia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School refusal or phobia refers to children\u2019s anxiety about going to school on a daily basis. What is school phobia in the UK? A specific fear or anxiety linked to the school environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard the term \u201c<\/span><b>emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d that\u2019s because the <\/span><b>condition has emotional roots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School phobia is not about a lack of interest in education. It\u2019s about anxiety or fear over the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School phobia can have various triggers. Common ones include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bullying from peers or staff.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Academic stress.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A school child can experience one or more causes leading to school phobia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/partnerships-for-people-and-place-evaluation-and-spend-mapping-annexes\/tackling-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-programme-wakefield\"><b> the UK Department for Education (DfE) Reports on EBSA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is a rising concern regarding EBSA. They recommend <\/span><b>early identification and interventions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Parents and school staff should <\/span><b>work together to support children.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; background-color: #d6e4fd;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students with<\/span><b> specific educational needs (SEN)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more likely to be school refusers. With the help of teachers, school staff, and specialists, you can help them build coping strategies. To get more information and help, please visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/children-with-special-educational-needs\"> <b>Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"School_Phobia_vs_Truancy\"><\/span><b>School Phobia vs. Truancy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truancy is when children skip school for no valid reason. Truancy involves a lack of motivation. At the same time, school anxiety has emotional reasons. A student with school anxiety can actually be motivated toward education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Your_Kid_Stay_On_Track\"><\/span><b>Help Your Kid Stay On Track<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Identifying the reasons <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behind school refusal is not always easy. <\/span><b>Expert help <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is always helpful, especially When it comes to your child&#8217;s education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ostado <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is here for you. We provide targeted support to help pupils around the UK be their best. Whether your child needs a confidence boost or personalised lessons on challenging subjects, Ostado can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have programs for<\/span><b> all age groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/en\/tutor-list\/online\/secondary\/key-stage-3\"><b> KS3 tutoring<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the A-levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you decide the best options for you, we offer free trials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identifying_School_Anxiety_in_Your_Child\"><\/span><b>Identifying School Anxiety in Your Child<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.nl\/books?hl=en&amp;lr=&amp;id=mdShDwAAQBAJ&amp;oi=fnd&amp;pg=PP1&amp;dq=Parental+Involvement+and+School+Refusal+Behavior%22+by+Dr.+Christopher+Kearney+(2016)&amp;ots=reKPzHsPGc&amp;sig=Mq7LGzDbXtdblkrvgXEQ39oLqQg#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\"> <b>Dr. Christopher Kearney,<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most children find it difficult to talk about their feelings. But their actions reveal a lot about their struggles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A school child with school phobia is often withdrawn. They also tend to avoid talking about school or related issues. Below are the common signs of children with school phobia:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty walking up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty going to sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding to get ready for school<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complaining of physical discomforts (headaches, stomachaches)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behaviour changes (clingy, mood swings, more irritable, isolated)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglecting homework<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden outbursts of emotion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Support_Your_Child\"><\/span><b>How to Support Your Child?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9047 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2.jpg\" alt=\"school phobia UK support\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-How-To-Order-Product-Instagram-Post-2-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring the causes of school phobia is a helpful step. Here is our expert guidance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_Open_Conversations_with_Your_Child\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have Open Conversations with Your Child<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a <\/span><b>safe place<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your child to feel comfortable expressing their feelings. <\/span><b>Don\u2019t be judgmental <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or argumentative. Learn to <\/span><b>validate your kid\u2019s emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If they feel sad, assure them that it\u2019s okay. Most importantly, listen to your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Work_Closely_with_Your_Childs_School\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Work Closely with Your Child&#8217;s School\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-contrast-800);\">It is important to work with school staff to support your child in overcoming school anxiety. Have\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-contrast-800);\">open conversations<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-contrast-800);\"> with teachers and the school&#8217;s Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo). It&#8217;s also a good<\/span>\u00a0idea to speak with staff responsible for school attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_Patient_and_Empathetic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Be Patient and Empathetic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t pressure your child to \u201cget over\u201d the issue. You can\u2019t force them to go to school; this would only cause more damage and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes time for school refusers to overcome school anxiety. <\/span><b>Avoid comparing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your child to those who attend school daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Establish_a_Morning_Routine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Establish a Morning Routine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Consistency <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps ease stress. Predictability and security can lead to reduced anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a structure that helps your child reduce anxiety. Visual aids are great tools. You can use countdown schedules and pictures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Encourage_Engagement_in_Your_Childs_Interests\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Encourage Engagement in Your Child\u2019s Interests<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-are-your-childs-interests\/\"><b>What are your child\u2019s interests?<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find them and let your child explore what they enjoy. Don\u2019t force your child to pursue what you think is best. This way, you are helping your kid with their self-esteem while reducing anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage the small steps and effort along the way. Remember, consistency is more important than achievements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Develop_Coping_Strategies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Develop Coping Strategies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach your child relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or visualisation exercises to manage anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This YouTube video has valuable tips and guidance on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wytxrXe5tUQ?si=eiufPe6jn8em9ZBM\"><b> coping skills for kids with anxiety.<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Explore_School_Alternatives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Explore School Alternatives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home tutoring and virtual classrooms are great options. Especially when you are worried about your kid\u2019s education. You can work through your child\u2019s anxiety without further presure about grades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Consider_Mental_Health_Support\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Consider Mental Health Support<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit your school\u2019s General Medical Council for additional support. They can refer you to a specialised therapist to help your child. They can help your child navigate their anxiety and develop coping strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also access the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngminds.org.uk\/young-person\/your-guide-to-support\/guide-to-camhs\/\"> <b>Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CAMHS). They provide expert care for young people to overcome mental and emotional difficulties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Returning_to_School_After_an_Absence\"><\/span><b>Returning to School After an Absence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to school can be somewhat weird for children. As a parent, you must help your child ease the process. Consider working with the school to<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>build up your child&#8217;s confidence.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Encourage the small steps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; you don\u2019t need to push your child. Visiting the school building and spending a short period in the classroom is an excellent start for a child with School Refusal Syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help your child adjust to going back to school. Inform teachers about your child\u2019s anxiety. You can also consider a <\/span><b>Special Educational Needs Coordinator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can help you create and adjust a plan for returning to school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-248__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"School_Phobia_FAQ\"><\/span>School Phobia FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9050\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9050\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What medication is used for school phobia?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In most cases, you don\u2019t need medication for school phobia. In some cases, doctors prescribe antidepressants. Even with medication, behavioural therapy and psychological interventions are more helpful.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9051\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9051\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Does ADHD cause school avoidance?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ADHD does not cause school phobia on its own. Social interactions and concentration difficulties in ADHD children can lead to school anxiety. To help your child cope, work closely with school staff and a specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9052\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9052\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can CAMHS help with school refusal?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Mental health services such as CAMHS help with anxiety-related absences at school. They provide support for students to cope with school anxiety, depression, and phobia. 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