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Online English Support for Learners Experiencing EBSA
EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) is anxiety-driven, not defiance-driven.
We support young people who:
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Experience panic before school
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Refuse to attend due to overwhelming anxiety
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Shutdown when faced with writing tasks
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Have attendance below 50%
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Are awaiting placement or accessing EOTAS
English is often the subject where anxiety is most visible.
Why English Triggers Avoidance
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Timed writing feels threatening
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Fear of “getting it wrong” leads to paralysis
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Previous negative feedback damages confidence
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Exam pressure intensifies avoidance
Our Reduced-Anxiety Environment
We provide:
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Safe, calm online sessions
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Gradual re-engagement with writing
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Flexible timetabling
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Low-arousal communication
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Achievement without overwhelm
We rebuild academic confidence alongside literacy skills.
Suitable For:
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EHCP-funded Section F provision
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EOTAS packages
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Interim provision
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Reintegration programmes
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GCSE catch-up
Reporting & Outcomes
We provide:
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Clear baseline assessments
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Measurable literacy progress data
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Half-termly reporting
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Evidence suitable for annual reviews
For some learners, we are a stepping stone back into education.
For others, we provide stable, longer-term English provision.