How it works
EBSA: START HERE does not tell you what is wrong with your child. It organises what you are already seeing into something you can understand, act on and show to other people.
Stage one
A guided discovery journey covering mornings, the school day, after school, sleep, learning, sensory experience and relationships. Everything saves as you go, so you can stop at any point and return later. Nothing is compulsory.
Stage two
Your answers are turned into a structured picture: the themes standing out, where each of the three pathways sits, the specific pressure points in the day, and what already seems to help.
Stage three
You get a ranked list of no more than five next steps, ideas school could explore with a reason attached to each, and a school-ready summary you can send before a meeting.
Most children sit across more than one pathway at once. The map shows where each one sits rather than forcing your child into a single category.
Worry, fear and anticipation are shaping how school feels. Anxiety is usually a response to an unmet need rather than the root cause.
School is taking more energy than is visible during the day. A child who appears settled in school is not always able to sustain it.
Previous experiences, relationships or a sense of safety are contributing to how school currently feels.
This is not a diagnosis, a clinical assessment or a substitute for professional support. It does not tell you whether your child is autistic, has ADHD or has an anxiety disorder. Where something we see suggests professional assessment or urgent support may be appropriate, we say so plainly and tell you who to speak to.
