In this episode, Leigh is joined by Lisa and Jason, to talk about school avoidance, why it happens and what parents and schools can do to support children.

We hope this episode helps anyone listening to think a bit deeper about school avoidance and maybe generated some ideas of how parents or schools could help young people.

If you have any questions or you think you could do with some support then please don’t hesitate to contact us at education@adoption-focus.org.uk

In our latest episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason are discussing reduced timetables.

These are used for several reasons, health needs, mental health needs and sometimes due to behaviour. Leigh, Lisa and Jason talk about what they are, when should they or shouldn't they been used and how you can help manage things with school.

We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode or if you have a topic, you'd like us to explore, you can get in touch here: Email our podcast team on education@adoption-focus.org.uk.

Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss how you can improve your child's self-esteem and find alternative ways to encourage them not to feel shame.

They talk about the types of behaviours shame can manifest into, how shame can make your child feel and react and how best to advocate for your child at school to help combat feelings of shame.

We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode or if you have a topic you'd like us to explore you can get in touch here: education@adoption-focus.org.uk.