Hannah Webb, LMSW

07/12/2023

In 2017 I stopped my son from being rewarded for his 100% attendance. This year a different son's report warned his attendance 'needed improvement’. Neither were rewarded or punished because, whether good or bad, their school attendance wasn't under their control.

Also because in our family:
• We don’t reward luck* (good health) or demonise sickness
• 100% attendance awards exclude and vilify the most vulnerable
• Inclusion and community are more important than performance and productivity

Identifying children who are sick as a problem holds back the aspirations of an inclusive community.

Wondering when attendance awards work? Check out our flow chart.
In summary - they don't.
Rachel

Original blog here https://www.bornattherighttime.com/2017/07/01/son-wont-accepting-100-attendance-award/

*EDIT Privilege rather than luck.

09/13/2022

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE DIFFICULTIES are fast becoming a reality again for families around the country, as the second/third week of the school term is upon us.

Remember, you have options. School-based-trauma is not the only way through this...

Read more about our 3-step approach to helping children with their school avoidance... https://sunshine-support.org/school-attendance-difficulties-and-school-related-trauma/

Watch our live webinar during the first ever SCHOOL AVOIDANCE AWARENESS WEEK here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/373175075697

07/21/2022

What a treasure for our entire state. Long long long overdue.

Pine Rest is expanding its mental health facilities and programs for children and adolescents.

07/18/2022

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06/15/2022

This week is Men's Health Week! 💙 //

06/07/2022

They are always temporary.

06/05/2022

Reasons to go to therapy✨️ //