When to refer to EBSA Advisory service
When should schools refer to the EBSA Advisory Team?
Contact the EBSA Advisory Team for advice if you are unsure whether a referral is necessary, or for general advice. 
Is it EBSA checklist. [67KB]
Early intervention can prevent the difficulty becoming more entrenched.
Refer to the EBSA Advisory Team if:
- you believe that the pupil is experiencing EBSA and have decided on the EBSA level
- you have an understanding of the possible reasons for non-attendance
- you have regular contact with the family
- you have read previous EBSA advice and put appropriate support in place for the pupil
- you would like additional advice/guidance on how to support the pupil
The EBSA triage panel members will be looking at what you as a school have already tried and put in place and would hope to see an
EBSA Plan [794KB] before you refer to the triage panel. It is important to evidence everything that you are trying.
Support criteria
- Is the pupil experiencing worries/anxiety and having difficulty attending school, due to emotional reasons. Is there enough information to decide whether the non-attendance is due to EBSA and the underlying reasons for it?
- Is the pupil experiencing difficulties at EBSA levels 2-4? Schools are expected to address EBSA level 1 difficulties for all pupils.
- Are other teams already supporting the young person that would make working with the EBSA Advisory Team inappropriate?
- Have all parties completed the referral forms and agreed to work together to support the young person in school/back into school/to re-engage in education?
How to refer?
- School should complete the
EBSA School request for involvement form [163KB]
- Please send the following documents to the parent/carer for completion:
All of these forms (from school and home) should be returned directly to the EBSA Advisory Team email address: EBSA@westberks.gov.uk
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