Supporting the Strugglers: stories behind the empty desk.
There are myriad reasons why some children and teenagers face significant internal struggles to cross the threshold into school. In recent years, Emotionally Based School Avoidance is the umbrella term used by most schools and professionals in support services. In this session, we’ll set aside that descriptor. Instead, we’ll bring some of the key issues to life by focusing on the stories of three young people. The session will provide insight into their experiences and will provide practical, trauma-informed strategies that will be supportive of the child and their family on their journey back to learning.
Course Overview
This interactive 2-hour session aims to be a catalyst for participants to reflect on the whole child rather than just their presenting behaviour. The session will equip school staff and professionals working in this field with practical steps that can help children gradually reduce fear, rebuild confidence and begin to feel safe enough to return to learning. Brought to life by case studies, we’ll explore:
- What do we mean by safety?
- The neurochemistry of the struggle
- Why we can’t ‘reason’ a child out of their fear and anxiety.
- Why our use of language is so important
- Some ways back in
- What support the family may need: the parent/carer; the sibling(s)
Created by Christine Davies
With over 30 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to social change and community development, Christine Davies brings a wealth of expertise to her training. As a former teacher, school leader, and Local Authority Adviser, Christine has dedicated her career to supporting children and families facing challenges.
Christine is passionate about creating inclusive, trauma-informed environments where every child feels safe, valued, and able to flourish. She combines practical insight with a relational approach, making her training both powerful and accessible.
Christine has created Supporting the Strugglers: Stories Behind the Empty Desk, helping educators and all involved professionals understand and support the strugglers with compassion and confidence.
Tiny Training Details
Price
£75 per person
Format
2 Hours
Times
Varies
Requirements
No previous training required.
Notes
Our live, interactive online sessions are designed to be engaging and practical. To get the most out of the training, we ask that all delegates:
- Join from a device with a working camera and microphone.
- Keep their camera on throughout the session to create a connected and interactive learning environment.
Each session is fast-paced and packed with practical insights and active participation is encouraged to help embed learning.
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