Family Horizons:
Nurturing School Engagement and Wellbeing
PART OF THE EBSA PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK
Grounded in evidence-based practices and compassionate approaches, Family Horizons offers practical strategies that empower families to navigate EBSA challenges effectively. By fostering better understanding and management of EBSA, this course has the potential to improve school attendance rates, free up capacity within support services, and enhance overall family wellbeing. Its flexible structure, allowing families to focus on either school collaboration or recovery depending on their circumstances, ensures relevance to a wide range of parents/carers.
Book a Meeting To Explore Family Horizons For Your LA"Family Horizons recognises the vital role parents and carers play in supporting their child's experiences of EBSA. This programme offers compassionate support, empowering families to work hand-in-hand with schools and services for their child's wellbeing."
Family Horizons: Empowering Families
Family Horizons is a supportive online resource designed to work alongside parents and carers in nurturing their child's school engagement and wellbeing. Developed by Dr Jerricah Holder, Specialist Child and Educational Psychologist, this programme:
âś“ Offers compassionate, accessible guidance for families facing school attendance challenges
âś“ Content developed by Dr. Jerricah Holder, offering understanding and support for families' unique journeys
âś“Â Online format adaptable to family routines, ensuring support is accessible when needed most
âś“ Practical, real-world techniques families can implement to support their child's wellbeing
âś“ Builds on family strengths to nurture emotional wellbeing for the whole family
By partnering with parents and carers, Family Horizons complements school-based and professional support, creating a united approach to nurturing every child's potential across our community.
Family Horizons recognises that every family's situation is unique. Our goal is to provide tailored, compassionate support that builds on each family's strengths.
Family Horizons: Content/Chapter Summaries
We understand this journey can feel overwhelming at times, and are here to offer support, understanding, and practical strategies tailored to different family's unique context.
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Child's Struggles with School Attendance
Chapter 2: Nurturing Family Wellbeing During Challenging Times
Chapter 3: Supporting Your Child Through Anxiety
Chapter 4: Collaborating with Your Child's School
Chapter 5: Supporting Your Child's Recovery and Rediscovery
Working Together for Better Outcomes
Family Horizons is designed to complement and enhance the support provided by schools and professionals in Local Authorities:
âś“ Creates a shared language and understanding between home and school, fostering mutual support for the child
âś“ Encourages positive, ongoing communication between families, schools, and support services
âś“ Promotes a unified approach to nurturing wellbeing and school attendance across all environments
âś“ Empowers families to actively participate in supporting their child experiencing EBSA
Family Horizons facilitates stronger partnerships between families and professionals, ensuring everyone works together towards the child's wellbeing.
Implementation and Measurable Outcomes
Implementing new initiatives requires careful consideration. Family Horizons has been designed with these factors in mind:
Designed to complement existing Local Authority systems and processes; enhancing rather than replacing existing support systems.
Dedicated team to ensure ease of set up, and maximising uptake throughout implementation.
Guidance and templates on running in-person group sessions to facilitate parent/carer access and further develop their confidence and skills.
Supports the Department for Education's focus on improving school attendance and reducing persistent absence.
Robust measures ensure all data is handled securely and in full compliance with GDPR regulations.
Access to anonymised, aggregated data on parental involvement and confidence in supporting their child; allowing LAs to monitor progress and tailor support effectively.
