School Refusal Guide for parents

If you work with families affected by school refusal, you’ll know how quickly it can escalate. Parents often need a clear, structured pathway that reduces distress and supports gradual re-engagement with school.

School Refusal Recovery offers a practical, parent-facing program designed to help families understand what is driving the refusal and build a step-by-step plan. It can be used independently by parents, or alongside school and clinical supports.

Who this is for
This pathway may be useful for:

  • guidance officers, wellbeing staff, and school leaders
  • allied health and community organisations supporting families
  • parent educators and family support workers

How partnership can work
Depending on your setting, partnership can be as simple as:

  • sharing the free guide as a starting point for families
  • referring parents to the 10-lesson course for structured support
  • discussing options for staff training (if you are offering this)

Important notes

  • This is an educational program for parents and carers. It does not replace individual clinical care.
  • If a child is at immediate risk of harm, urgent local support should be accessed first.

If you’d like to explore a partnership, contact:
hello@schoolrefusalrecovery.com