How to handle school refusal – calling a Regional Youth Engagement Service (RYES)
It might be time to call your local RYES and get some extra support for you and your child.

If you are concerned about how your child is performing at school or how they may be treated, it's important to know your rights as a parent of a student. Take a look at the articles below to get a better understanding of your child's education, how to communicate with the school and ensure that your child gets the best from their education.
It might be time to call your local RYES and get some extra support for you and your child.
The Student Code of Conduct explains how school staff help students learn what is expected of them and how they support students to meet the school’s expectations for behaviour.
Read moreWhen schools and families work together to teach young people what is expected of them, schools can be a safe and supportive place to learn.
Read moreA guide for parents to understand the rules around school attendance for their teens.
Read moreSchool guidance officers provide helpful advice and counselling.
Read moreSchool should be a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for every child.
Read moreTips to talk about concerns with your child’s school.
Read moreIf your child goes to a Catholic school and you would like to seek support for your child, there are steps you can take.
Read moreYes, your child can enrol at your local state school. There are only two reasons a state school can refuse to enrol your child.
Read moreThe teenage brain is developing to allow for the significant changes from childhood to adulthood including greater responsibility and independence.
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