DSPL4 commissions work from Strength in Mind, who work in collaboration with local schools and mental health services to provide a package of support for children and young people aged 0 – 25.

The team offers a range of therapeutic interventions, delivered by qualified and experienced psychotherapists, counsellors, art therapists and therapeutic life coaches.

For more information please visit their website:

https://strengthinmind.org.uk

Making a Referral

Important School Information

Referral Form

Wellbeing Scale

RCAD Student (8-18)

RCAD Parent Version

Boxall Profile

This guidance is primarily aimed at parents and carers of children who are at the early stages of EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) and those for whom school is just beginning to be a major source of anxiety and a cause for concern. This booklet will help you to: 

• Understand more about anxiety and school avoidance; 
• Understand the link between EBSA and SEND;
• Let you know why it is so important for you to work closely together with your child's school; 
• Help you understand what your child's school can do to support your child; 
• Let you know what you can do to support your child to feel better about going to school; 
• Share information about other services that can support you and your child through this difficult time. 

Hertfordshire Guidance

Addressing emotionally-based school avoidance

Training & Webinar - Schools and Colleges