When your child refuses to go to school

Emotional-based school avoidance is when a child genuinely feels like they can't go to school, often because of anxiety, stress or worry. The impact can be wide-reaching, but particularly affects a child's social and academic progress. The sooner support can be put in place the better, so what are some strategies for supporting your child to return to school? Kathryn gets some answers from Dr Emma Woodward, the founder and director of the Child Psychology Service.