Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) are seeking views from professionals, practitioners, schools, voluntary and community organisations, parents and carers, children and young people to help improve our understanding of Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) and the support available to children and young people and their families experiencing difficulties attending school across Northern Ireland.
We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this survey and share it widely with colleagues, schools, teachers, parents and networks who may have relevant experience or perspectives.
Survey Link: Â https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bVPf80emgV
The survey will remain open until Friday 27th November 2026.
EBSNA is a growing area of concern across our communities, and we know that children, young people, families and professionals can face significant challenges in accessing the right support at the right time. Through this survey, we want to gather insights on current experiences, emerging issues, barriers to support, examples of effective practice, and priorities for future action.
Your feedback will help us:
- Better understand the factors contributing to EBSNA.
- Identify strengths and gaps in current support and services.
- Inform future planning, partnership working and service development.
- Ensure the voices of those supporting children and young people are reflected in future work.
Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important work. Your views will play a valuable role in helping partners across the region develop a stronger understanding of EBSNA and identify opportunities to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
