Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) Support Offer for Parents/Carers
The Tameside Educational Psychology Service are providing training for parents/ carers within Tameside to support children and young people who are experiencing Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) or worries more generally. These workshops also aim to provide opportunity to connect with other parents and carers who are navigating similar experiences.
To secure a place, please follow the steps below.
Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) Workshop
Parents and carers are invited to the Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) Workshop hosted by Katherine
Stothard and Jayne Onslow from Tameside Educational Psychology Service.
The session will cover:
- An overview of what EBSA is and why it
might occur. - Strategies to support children and young
people experiencing EBSA. - An opportunity to meet other
parents/carers who are experiencing similar
challenges with EBSA.
These standalone sessions are offered both online and in person, providing flexible, accessible opportunities for parents and carers to gain support and build connections.
The dates are as follows:
In- Person Session
Date & time: Thursday 22nd January 2026 (10am-12pm)
Location: Hyde Town Hall
To book, click here.
Online Session
Date & time: Tuesday 10th February 2026 (6pm-8pm)
To book, click here.
Supporting Anxious Children and Young People Workshop
Parents and carers are invited to a workshop exploring how to support your child with managing worries and anxious thoughts hosted by Katherine Stothard and Rose Black from
Tameside Educational Psychology Service.
The session will cover:
- How worries and anxious thoughts can
develop - Ideas and strategies to support your child
or young person - Discussion with other parents and carers
who are experiencing similar challenges
These standalone sessions are offered both online and in person, providing flexible, accessible opportunities for parents and carers
to gain support and build connections. The dates are as follows:
Online Session
Date & time: Monday 11th May 2026 (6pm-8pm)
To book, click here.
In- Person Session
Date & time: Tuesday 28th April 2026 (10am-12pm)
Location: Hyde Town Hall
To book, click here.
