It's an honest conversation, grounded in the realities that families and schools are navigating every day.

Natasha shares practical insight on:
- Recognising the subtle signs of EBSA before they escalate
- Understanding masking and why it goes unnoticed in so many settings
- Why SEND support needs to be a whole-school responsibility
- Simple steps professionals can take straight away

Understanding School Avoidance (EBSA) in SEND Natasha Chalk at Tes SEND North

Available to watch on the SEND Network and listen on all major podcast platforms: send-network.co.uk/posts/season...

SEND Network Podcast Season 10 Epsiode 1 - Understanding School Avoidance (EBSA) in SEND

Season 10 of the SEND Network Podcast is here!

In thie first episode, @pdadaduk.bsky.social sits down with educator Natasha Chalk to explore emotionally based school avoidance.

#SEND #SENCO #InclusiveEducation #EBSA #SchoolAvoidance #MentalHealthInSchools #SENDPodcast

From oracy and screening to screen time and school readiness, this is a practical and thought-provoking conversation for SEND professionals.

Together they explore the growing importance of early identification, the role of everyday interaction in developing communication, and how schools and early years settings can better support children with speech, language and communication needs.

Season 9 Episode 6: Supporting Speech, Language and Communication from Early Years Onwards Kate Freeman, Speech & Language Link: and Why early identification, responsive interaction and practical screening matter for children with SLCN

In the latest episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Georgie Green is joined by Kate Freeman, Consultant at Speech & Language Link.

Listen here: send-network.co.uk/posts/season...

Are you a SENCO, teacher, school leader, therapist, or SEND specialist?

The SEND Network is your professional space to tackle real-world challenges in SEND practice: send-network.co.uk