Can’t, not won’t, new videos launching
Understanding what lies beneath school avoidance
SGPC and the South Glos Educational Psychology team have teamed up to create a series of video guides designed specifically for parent carers on the topic of emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
These videos will give information on EBSA, starting with the Psychology of EBSA including working with schools through to Recovery to Rediscovery.
The first two videos in the series are available to watch on our website. Each is accompanied by a handout with links to further information and support.
Join us for the launch of the next videos in the series
This event is designed to be a gentle, welcoming space to meet other parent carers and hear valuable information on a topic that we know can sometimes leave families feeling isolated and exhausted. We want this event to meet you where you are — whether you’d like to come along for a cup of tea and a chat, watch the videos quietly, or connect with others for support and advice.
You’ll have the chance to watch the next two videos in the series and meet the SGPC team.
It’s a friendly, supportive opportunity to gain information, share experiences, and meet other parent carers.
Wednesday 10th June
10:00am - 12:30pm
St Michael’s Centre, Stoke Gifford, BS334 9PD (map)
We understand that many of you may have children and young people currently not in education who may need to attend with you. Please book a child ticket for them alongside your own ticket.
Agenda
10:00 - 10:15
Introduction from SGPC
10:15 - 10:45
Watch the first video "Parent Wellbeing: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy"
This is the fourth video in the "Can't, not won't" series, co-produced by South Glos Parent Carers and the South Gloucestershire Educational Psychology team. This video looks at using Acceptance Commitment Therapy as a tool to enhance wellbeing, helping you as a parent to manage the difficult thoughts and feelings which your child's EBSA journey may raise.
10:45 - 11:15
Break
Connect with other parent carers, get some fresh air or get a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit and take a pause. We know that this topic can raise strong emotions, and so members of SGPC will be present to support you.
11:15 - 11:45
Watch the fifth Video "Emotion Coaching"
The fifth part in the new "Can't not won't" series of videos looks at Emotion Coaching as a way to help support your child or young person through strong emotions.
11:45 - 12:30
Cuppa and Connections
Another chance to connect with other parent carers at the event, have another cuppa and find out more about the support available in South Glos. A gentle advisory: There will not be a member of the Educational Psychology team present at this event. We must also advise that the professionals present, will not be able to discuss the presentation with families, as this has been drafted by the Educational Psychology team.
These videos are part of our ongoing work raising the profile of EBSA.
There has been a lot of work that has been happening over the past few years to provide information and training to professionals including the creation of the EBSA Toolkit which all schools in South Glos can access.
We have a project page where we share details of the work that has been happening: Raising the Profile of EBSA
March 2026