KSAF Parent & Professional Learning Programme - Level 1 certificate: Understanding Children's Anxiety and School Attendance

This Level 1 certificate program provides parents and caregivers with a foundational understanding of childhood anxiety and its impact on school attendance. Participants will learn to distinguish between normal worry and problematic anxiety, recognize physical and emotional symptoms, and understand the concept of emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). The curriculum outlines the responsibilities of both parents and schools, offering practical listening techniques and first-line support strategies to build a child’s confidence and improve school engagement. By bridging the gap between emotional wellbeing and safeguarding, the course encourages early intervention steps and effective collaboration within the Kent community support framework.