DSPL9 EBSA Support Package
Following the Emotionally Based School Absence guidance that was produced by the Education Psychology Service (EPS) in March 2021 and the focus of this area across Hertfordshire, the DSPL 9 SEND Review Group have made EBSA the priority this year. They have worked with a wider audience of stakeholders to consider how as a DSPL we can support schools, Children and Young People (CYP) and parents in enabling and empowering CYP to move back into the schools and classrooms with limited emotional barriers and the tools, support network and confidence to access learning, friendships and school life.
This document and support package is available to all mainstream primary and secondary aged children and young people who are experiencing Emotional Based School Absence (EBSA). West Sussex County Council (2022) state that Emotional Based School Absence (EBSA) is a broad umbrella term used to describe a group of children and young people who have severe difficulty in attending school due to emotional factors, often resulting in prolonged absences from school. The impact of EBSA on young people and schools is far reaching. Outcomes for young people who display EBSA include poor academic attainment, reduced social opportunities and limited employment opportunities. EBSA is also associated with poor adult mental health.
Tier 2 Support for parents.
DSPL9 support for parents of children who are experiencing EBSA can be found on the parents tab of this website or by following this link.
Tier 3 (Solution Circle) dates
Bookings are essential and should be made via this link: https://buytickets.at/dspl9/1778138
Following booking, please complete the prior information document and submit it, along with the required supporting materials via SCHOOLS FX to admin@dsplarea9.org.uk
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Monday 20th October 2025 |
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Monday 17th November 2025 |
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Monday 19th January 2026 |
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Monday 2nd March 2026 |
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Monday 23rd March 2026 |
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Monday 27th April 2026 |
Transition Focused Solution Circles:
During the latter part of the summer term, DSPL 9 will be offering weekly transition focused solution circles to provide an opportunity for schools colleagues to discuss particular children and young people who are/will struggle with the transition. Sessions will run from 1-2.30pm and allow for 3 cases to be discussed at each session.
EBSA Transition focused solution circles book here https://buytickets.at/dspl9/1778158
Following booking, please complete the prior information document and submit it, along with the required supporting materials via SCHOOLS FX to admin@dsplarea9.org.uk
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Monday 15th June 2026 |
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Monday 22nd June 2026 |
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Monday 29th June 2026 |
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Monday 6th July 2026 |
Tier 4 (Specialist Support) Panel dates
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Application Deadline |
Panel meeting |
Start of support |
End of support |
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Round 1 |
06.10.25 |
20.10.25 |
03.11.25 |
09.02.26 |
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Round 2 |
19.01.26 |
26.01.26 |
23.02.26 |
08.06.26 |
Please see the DSPL9 EBSA Support Package guidance document below for full details of support available at all tiers, along with required forms.