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Beyond School Refusal (School Edition) - Digital Guide

A$39.00

School Edition guide

What’s inside

A practical, neuroaffirming 50-page guide that helps school teams understand what’s driving attendance difficulties, and plan a gradual, capacity-based return that puts safety and connection first.

Part 1What is School Can’t?“Can’t, not won’t”, early warning signs, and how neurodivergence can play a part.
Part 2Fluctuating capacityWhy a student can manage one day and not the next, and the pathway to learning.
Part 3Adjusting expectationsPractical workload adjustments, and what regulation really needs.
Part 4Beyond check-insWays to build connection and trust without adding pressure.
Part 5Before they returnA school safety check, critical gaps and accommodation options.
Part 6Belonging & strengthsSchool connections, special interests and identifying strengths.
Part 7Rebuilding engagementReduced schedules, what success looks like, signs of distress and a roadmap.
PlusPrintable checks & plansTeacher handouts, a school safety check, worksheets to complete with the student, and a roadmap for re-engagement.

Made for busy school teams

✓50 illustrated pages✓Teacher handouts✓School safety check✓Accommodation options✓Printable worksheets✓Instant download

Ways to use it

Across the staff team

Share the teacher handouts so everyone works from the same understanding and responds consistently.

In wellbeing meetings

Use the safety check, critical gaps and accommodation options to plan support before setting a return date.

With the student

Work through the worksheets together to explore connections, strengths, signs of distress and what helps.

Who it’s for: teachers, school leaders, wellbeing staff and counsellors, and the psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and allied health professionals who support school engagement.

Questions

How do I get it?

After you buy, you’ll get instant access to the PDF on the confirmation page and by email.

Can I print it?

Yes. The handouts, checks and worksheets are all ready to print, so you can print the whole guide or just the pages you need.

Do I need the School Can’t Cards too?

No. The guide works on its own, and you can talk the student through the areas listed instead. The cards add visuals and less text, which many young people find easier. The School Refusal Toolkit includes both and saves 15%.

Is it a diagnosis or assessment tool?

No. There are no scores or labels. The guide helps adults understand what’s happening from the student’s perspective, so support can be planned together.

Can I share it with colleagues?

Each purchase is for one person’s use, so please don’t share the electronic copy. If your school or service would like to use it more widely, or in a group program, email hello@pocketpsych.com.au to ask about licensing.

I’m a parent. Is this for me?

It’s written for school teams. For parents and carers, our interactive guide Setting the Compass is a better fit.

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School Refusal ToolkitThe guide plus 56 School Can’t Cards.Save 15% Staff LensA free reflection on what’s adding to a student’s load.Free Student VoiceA free check-in students can share with you.Free

General education for school teams, not therapy or individual advice. If you’re worried about a student’s safety or wellbeing, follow your school’s wellbeing and safeguarding procedures.