Working Together to Improve School Attendance
National expectations on support, partnership, early intervention and shared responsibility.
OPEN DFE GUIDANCE ↗Foundational training · SEND and EBSA for tutors
Understand need.
Reduce threat.
Rebuild access.
Two practical hours that help tutors understand SEND and emotionally based school avoidance, recognise distress early, make thoughtful adjustments and connect pupils with coordinated support.
2 hours of CPD6 timed stagesSpecialist videosInteractive scenariosEditable Word toolkit
120minutes to deepen practice
YOUR ROUTE
THROUGH THE COURSE
THROUGH THE COURSE
01Choose a stageComplete all six stages in order.
02Learn and applyRead the briefing and complete the scenario.
03ReflectRecord what you will do differently.
04CompleteMark each stage to unlock your certificate.
The tutor’s contribution
Look beneath behaviour. Understand the barrier.
Tutors are not expected to diagnose SEND, anxiety or EBSA. They are uniquely placed to notice change, reduce avoidable stress, listen safely, implement agreed adjustments and ensure concerns reach the SEND, attendance, pastoral or safeguarding team.
SEND & EBSA tutor toolkit · Microsoft Word
Four tools for thoughtful, coordinated support.
Every resource downloads as an editable Word document. Adapt it with your SENCO and attendance, safeguarding and pastoral leads before use.
Evidence and signposting library
Go directly to the underpinning guidance.
This foundational programme draws on statutory guidance, government policy and specialist local-authority educational psychology resources. These links support further professional learning; local procedures and individual professional advice still apply.
SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 Years
The graduated approach, participation, identification of need and coordinated SEND support.
OPEN SEND CODE ↗DfE SEND Reform Evidence
A current explanation of the anticipatory duty and individual reasonable adjustments.
EXPLORE THE EVIDENCE ↗Warwickshire EBSNA Resources
Professional toolkit, graduated approach, neurodivergence guidance, planning tools and videos.
EXPLORE THE TOOLKIT ↗Ealing EBSNA Webinar
An educational-psychology introduction to early signs, prevention and staff practice.
WATCH THE WEBINAR ↗DfE Mental Health and Wellbeing
Whole-school support, Mental Health Support Teams and related statutory responsibilities.
OPEN DFE GUIDANCE ↗Every Child Achieving and Thriving
The government’s 2026 vision for inclusion and SEND reform.
READ THE WHITE PAPER ↗Warwickshire SEND Inclusion Videos
Free videos on regulation, flexible seating, task planning and communication.
EXPLORE THE SERIES ↗Keeping Children Safe in Education
Use whenever distress, disclosure or risk is identified.
OPEN CURRENT GUIDANCE ↗Certificate of completion
Recognise the learning.
Enter your details and optionally upload your school or trust logo. Open the separate print-ready certificate, then choose your printer or “Save as PDF”.
Foundational Training: SEND & EBSA
This certifies that
Your name
Your designation · Your school
has successfully completed two hours of professional development in SEND-informed attendance practice, emotionally based school avoidance, reasonable adjustments, safe conversations and coordinated support.
Complete all six stages to confirm course completion.