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I can't go to school!'

The School Non-Attender's Workbook

Suzy Rowland author Adam A Freeman illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:21st Dec '22

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An interactive workbook for young teens facing school attendance challenges, I Can't Go To School! provides support for children and their families.

School can often seem like a daunting place for many children, but it's important to remember that they are not alone in feeling this way. I Can't Go To School! is an interactive workbook designed to empower young teens who may be experiencing barriers to attending school. This book comes with a parent's guide and a professional's guide for teachers and therapists, providing a comprehensive resource to help children navigate their feelings and challenges. With a variety of accessible exercises and activities, the workbook encourages open communication between children and the adults in their lives, fostering a supportive environment for discussing difficult topics.

The reasons behind school attendance issues can be multifaceted, ranging from anxiety and mental health difficulties to bullying and neurodivergence. I Can't Go To School! addresses these concerns with friendly illustrations and reassuring language, making it easier for children to express themselves. While some children may feel comfortable exploring the workbook independently, it is ideally used in collaboration with a parent, caregiver, or a member of the school's pastoral team, ensuring that they have the support they need.

This book and its accompanying guides also recognize the varying circumstances families may face regarding education. For some, withdrawing from full-time schooling is not an option, while for others, it may seem like the only solution. I Can't Go To School! offers insights and strategies for parents and educators to work together in addressing these sensitive issues, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in a child's education and well-being.

A wonderful, exceptionally useful book which will I am sure, help thousands of families -- Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, Chief Executive of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families
Such an important book! Too many children and young people (neurodivergent and neurotypical) are struggling to manage uncertainty in school. This very gentle book has lots of practical ideas that will be useful to parents, teachers, SENDCO's, as well as children and young people. Its focus on better communication couldn't be more timely. -- Clare Ward, specialist speech and language therapist, SEND consultant at Special Networks and co-author of The Anxiety Workbook for Supporting Teens Who Learn Differently
If you really want to understand young people, ask them, never assume! This amazing workbook does just that, gives them a voice so adults can understand. Thoroughly researched, friendly, humorous, this engaging workbook provides a creative support tool for kids and young people...easy to understand, informative, empathic. The exercises not only encourage the young person back into school, they help them build emotional literacy for life! I will definitely be recommending this to schools, for staff and support workers. -- Angela Barrows, psychotherapist working with children & young people and specialist working in Alternative Provision (AP) schools

ISBN: 9781839972065

Dimensions: 244mm x 172mm x 10mm

Weight: 300g

128 pages

Illustrated edition