Navigating school attendance and anxiety

Join hosts Maddi and Orlaith for an enlightening discussion with Charlotte Lewis-Gordon, the Mental Health Improving Attendance Team Manager at Nottingham City Council.

In this episode, we discuss the complex connection between anxiety and school attendance. Charlotte sheds light on the challenges of Emotional Behavioural School Avoidance (EBSA) and shares effective strategies to support children in returning to education, whether that means re-joining a traditional school setting, engaging in online tutoring, or exploring other alternatives.

We also examine the influence of social media, digital bullying, and feelings of loneliness and isolation on school attendance, identifying key barriers that students encounter. This episode is packed with valuable insights for parents, teachers, and students navigating anxiety-related school challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and practical advice on supporting children's educational journeys.

About NottAlone

NottAlone.org.uk is a mental health support resource for people of all ages in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, offering advice and information on a range of mental health subjects, as well as connections to free support services.

NottAlone is for all ages, covering individuals, workplaces and advice on how to support a friend or loved one. There’s a dedicated section of the website for children and young people, their parents/carers and professionals working with them.

Visit the NottAlone website: ⁠nottalone.org.uk⁠

About the podcast

This episode of The NottAlone podcast was recorded by Brendon Gravell at Inspire’s The Old Library Arts Centre in Mansfield and produced by Jessica Beckwith and Francesca Vaney. Our theme music is the NottAlone song, Not Alone by Alex Mighten.

Find out more about the show: ⁠nottalone.org.uk/thenottalonepodcast⁠

NottAlone is a partnership between Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board.