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EBSA Padlet
Support in One Place

A Padlet full of practical resources, guidance, and links to Manchester services. Discover tools, training, and ideas designed to support both professionals and families, all in one easy-to-access place.

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EBSA Padlet

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There is nationwide concern about the high numbers of children and young people who struggle to attend school. Each child is different, and the underlying reasons are often complicated, so how do we get to the bottom of them? What support is available? What can parents and professionals do?  


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Inclusion Audit Tool

The audit tool guides you to consider practice in eight key areas to prioritise first in order to enhance inclusion:

  • Inclusive Leadership (ethos, practice and governance)

  • Working with Parents/Carers and the wider community

  • Pupil voice and participation

  • Environment

  • Guidance, policies and procedures

  • Curriculum, teaching and learning

  • Pupil achievement and outcomes

  • Staff community and development
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Examples of our Padlet pages

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What Does the Padlet Include?

Leadership and management

Settings have a clear whole setting strategic plan for mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people, parents/carers and staff which is supported and championed by the leadership team.

Ethos and environment

Settings have an environment and ethos that supports a positive culture around mental health and wellbeing which promotes and values inclusion and diversity.

Curriculum, teaching and learning

Through the curriculum, children and young people are equipped with skills to help them to understand and manage their mental health and wellbeing. Coping skills are promoted and supported. This is evidence-based and delivered consistently across the setting.

Student voice and participation

Children and young people’s voice and pupil involvement is encouraged and influences decisions made in their setting. There is a strong partnership between staff and pupils involved.

Staff wellbeing and development

There is a whole systems approach to mental health and wellbeing through a confident workforce who are equipped to develop children and young people’s skills and meet their needs within mental health and wellbeing. Staff’s mental health and wellbeing is prioritised and supported.

Parent voice and participation

Parents and carers are engaged with the setting and willingly access support to increase their understanding of mental health and wellbeing. It will be evident that parent voice and partnership working is valued.

Identifying need and monitoring impact

Settings will have systems in place to monitor mental health and wellbeing of their children and young people and the impact of interventions on offer.

Targeted support and appropriate referrals

There is a full understanding of the local offer for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Robust processes are in place and understood which follow the referral pathway with relevant partners.

About the team

The WSCA Padlet has been created by members of the Educational Psychology Service, who are commissioned by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) to form part of the Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

We work closely with other Manchester-based mental health providers, including Thrive in Education, 42nd Street, Place2Be, and Manchester Mind, to support educators in promoting mental health at a systemic, whole school or college level.

To speak to a member of the WSCA Team please contact: manchesterwsca@oneeducation.co.uk

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About the Team

The WSCA Padlet has been created by members of the Educational Psychology Service, who are commissioned by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) to form part of the Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

We work closely with other Manchester-based mental health providers, including Thrive in Education, 42nd Street, Place2Be, and Manchester Mind, to support educators in promoting mental health at a systemic, whole-school level.

To speak to a member of the WSCA Team please contact xxxxxxxxxx@oneeducation.co.uk

Meet the EBSA Padlet Team

Sarah is a HCPC registered Principal Educational Psychologist at One Education. She has an extensive background in education including experience of teaching in secondary and Post-16 sectors. Sarah is passionate about using psychology to make a positive difference for children and families. Sarah’s professional and research interests include trauma-informed practice, critical incident response, mental health and working in multi-disciplinary teams. She has published research in the field of adoption. 

Dr Sarah McIntosh

PRINCIPAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Carrie has been an EP for over 17 years and has worked as part of specialist, community and multi-disciplinary teams. Prior to qualifying as a psychologist, Carrie worked in children’s social care, taught and subsequently worked as a headteacher in specialist schools for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Carrie has worked closely with Manchester City Council to develop the Inclusion Strategy Toolkit and is passionate about seeking ways to ensure all children/young people across the city feel a sense of belonging to both their education settings and their communities.

Carrie Bray

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Abigail has over 20 years’ experience as an EP, is a former teacher and Year Head and is honorary tutor at Manchester University. She works closely with Manchester’s Social Communication Pathway. She has written books on domestic abuse. Recently, she co-produced Manchester’s guidance on Emotion Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA).

Abigail Sterne

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Sarah qualified as an EP in 2023 and her doctoral research was about emotional barriers to school attendance (EBSA) and taking a preventative whole school approach. This research has been published and shared through trainings and workshops. Sarah is a member of a North West EBSA project group and has worked closely with Manchester City Council to rewrite their EBSA guidance with links to updated research.

Sarah Ward

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST - LEAD ON EBSA SCHOOLS ONLINE CONSULTATIONS

To speak to a member of the EBSA Padlet Team please contact info@oneeducation.co.uk

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