Final thoughts Working with the school

You can help your child return to school – and keep attending school – by communicating and working with school staff:

• Talk to your child’s teacher or our Support Services and Wellbeing team and be guided by their ideas and advice. Teachers have lots of experience with children who refuse to attend school.

• You may feel it is helpful to talk with our Chaplain or to our Responsible Thinking Classroom (RTC) staff, who are here to help with all sorts of concerns.

• A support team meeting with teachers, parents, and other key staff can be arranged to assist with planning and implementing strategies.

• Talk with our Support Services and Wellbeing team or your child’s teacher about a gradual start back at school for your child. For example, your child might be able to start with a shorter school day or with favourite subjects and build up from there.