Next Live Parent Webinars:
March...
EBSA – When School Becomes Too Much
A Live Parent Session to Help You Understand, Support, and Reduce School-Based Distress
Mon 30th March 12.30pm
Does your child struggle to get into school…
and every morning feels like a battle you’re losing?
Maybe you’re hearing things like:
“they just need to come in”
“it’s a routine issue”
“they’re choosing not to attend”
…but what you’re seeing at home tells a very different story.
The anxiety.
The shutdowns.
The exhaustion.
The child who wants to go… but simply can’t.
You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
This live, small-group session will help you understand what’s really driving EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance), why traditional approaches often make things worse, and how to begin supporting your child in a way that actually works.
Next Live Parent Webinars:
March...
EBSA – When School Becomes Too Much
A Live Parent Session to Help You Understand, Support, and Reduce School-Based Distress
Mon 30th March 12.30pm
Does your child struggle to get into school…
and every morning feels like a battle you’re losing?
Maybe you’re hearing things like:
“they just need to come in”
“it’s a routine issue”
“they’re choosing not to attend”
…but what you’re seeing at home tells a very different story.
The anxiety.
The shutdowns.
The exhaustion.
The child who wants to go… but simply can’t.
You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
This live, small-group session will help you understand what’s really driving EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance), why traditional approaches often make things worse, and how to begin supporting your child in a way that actually works.
Live Webinar - Join me for just £20
(Includes replay, resources and live Q&A where I can offer personalised advice)
A one-hour live session with Sara Donnelly
Former Headteacher, SEN Specialist, and Consultant
Sara has supported hundreds of families and schools navigating complex neurodivergence and understands how exhausting it can be when your child doesn’t “fit” the usual boxes.
This is her most accessible, affordable way to start supporting you — and your child — right away.
Join me for just £20
(Includes replay and resources)
A one-hour live session with Sara Donnelly
Former Headteacher, SEN Specialist, and Consultant
Sara has supported hundreds of families navigating EBSA, school distress, and unmet need — and understands how overwhelming and isolating it can feel when nothing seems to be working.
This session is intentionally kept small to allow space for real conversation, not just content.
In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn:
What EBSA actually is — and why it is not “just refusal”
What’s happening in your child’s nervous system (and why school can feel unsafe)
Why forcing attendance can escalate distress — and what to do instead
The link between masking, burnout, and school avoidance
How to respond in the moment without increasing anxiety or conflict
Practical ways to begin rebuilding safety, trust, and regulation
How to approach school conversations with more clarity and confidence
In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn:
What EBSA actually is — and why it is not “just refusal”
What’s happening in your child’s nervous system (and why school can feel unsafe)
Why forcing attendance can escalate distress — and what to do instead
The link between masking, burnout, and school avoidance
How to respond in the moment without increasing anxiety or conflict
Practical ways to begin rebuilding safety, trust, and regulation
How to approach school conversations with more clarity and confidence
What's Included?
Alongside the live session, you’ll receive:
🎥 Full access to the recording
Revisit anytime, even if you can’t attend live.
🖨️ Printable Well-being Tools
Resources to use at home with your child to support calming techniques, confidence boosters, and emotion-regulation.
What's Included?
Alongside the live session,
you’ll receive:
🎥 Full access to the recording
Revisit anytime, even if you can’t attend live.
🖨️ Printable Well-being Tools
Resources to use at home with your child to support calming techniques, confidence boosters, and emotion-regulation.
Why this webinar is different...
You won’t be judged. You won’t be told to “just be firmer”
You’ll gain real understanding, real strategies, and the confidence to take the next step...
...however small it might feel right now.
With Sara’s expert blend of lived experience,
school leadership and therapeutic insight,
you’ll walk away feeling:
More informed
More in control
And most importantly, less alone
Why this webinar
is different...
You won’t be judged.
You won’t be told to “just be firmer.”
You’ll gain real understanding and the confidence to take the next step...
...however small it might feel right now.
With Sara’s expert blend of lived experience,
school leadership and therapeutic insight,
you’ll walk away feeling:
More informed
More in control
And most importantly, less alone
Hi, I'm Sara Donnelly
WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT?
What sets me apart is the wealth of experience I bring from over a decade in education, supporting children's mental health and well-being. As a headteacher with a specialisation in autism and neurodivergence particularly in girls, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges children face.
Additionally, my lived experience as a mother of neurodivergent children gives me a personal and empathetic perspective that enhances my approach as I fully understand the struggle so many parents face. I am passionate about empowering the child's voice, helping them find self-understanding, and fostering an environment where they feel seen and heard.
Hi, I'm Sara Donnelly
WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT?
What sets me apart is the wealth of experience I bring from over a decade in education, supporting children's mental health and well-being. As a headteacher with a specialisation in autism and neurodiversity, particularly in girls, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges children face.
Additionally, my lived experience as a mother of neurodivergent children gives me a personal and empathetic perspective that enhances my approach as I fully understand the struggle so many parents face. I am passionate about empowering the child's voice, helping them find self-understanding, and fostering an environment where they feel seen and heard.
What others have said about this training...
“This made everything click. I finally understood why some strategies worked one day and completely failed the next.”
Claire - Parent
“I felt listened to and supported, not blamed. I left with practical ideas I could use immediately.”
Sam -Parent
What others have said
about this training...
“This made everything click. I finally understood why some strategies worked one day and completely failed the next.”
Claire - PARENT
“I felt listened to and supported, not blamed. I left with practical ideas I could use immediately.”
Sam - PARENT
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