Identify and complete appropriate assessments to establish a greater understanding of the young person’s needs, for example:

·         The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).

Consider Cognitive Behavioural approaches to group work provided over a specified period of time e.g. Think Good Feel Good, Cool Connections and the FRIENDS Programme.

Implement Pyramid clubs.

Positive behaviour support.

Short courses on reducing anxiety done in groups rather than 1-1.

EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)

Group breakfast club, breaktime and lunch targeting different young people. Preparing for the day and any upcoming changes.

Learning anxiety reduction techniques.

Helping Children with Fear - Margot Sutherland book.

Helping Children who are Anxious or Obsessional - Margot Sutherland book.

From Timid to Tiger programme.

Sailing the Anxiety Boat.