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GUIDANCE: Forcing An Anxious Child To Go To School

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Forcing an Anxious Child to Go to School resource from the SEN Parent Support Group provides a clear, statutory-informed framework for challenging unlawful or harmful pressure placed on children experiencing anxiety, EBSA, or trauma-linked school avoidance. It outlines the legal duties of schools and local authorities under the Children and Families Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, and UNCRC, emphasising the importance of emotional safety, reasonable adjustments, and trauma-informed practice. The guidance equips parents with language and strategy to resist coercive attendance measures, advocate for lawful SEN Support, and prepare for EHCP escalation or safeguarding referrals. It’s . . .

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