Coaching circle for parents navigating school reluctance or avoidance.
Multiple dates

Coaching circle for parents navigating school reluctance or avoidance.

By Caroline Rowett & Barley Birney

Support for parents facing school reluctance—a calm, welcoming space to reflect, connect, and find a way forward together.

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Online

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  • 1 hour
  • Online

About this event

Family & Education • Parenting

Feeling torn between sending your child to school and keeping them home? You're not alone. When options are limited, it can be hard to know what to do next.

Join our free monthly online coaching circle—a warm, welcoming space created especially for parents facing school attendance challenges. Hosted by educational psychologist and coach Barley Birney and parent coach Caroline Rowett, this group offers calm, compassionate support from people who truly understand.

Dates: 24 September, 29 October, 26 November 2025 & 28 January, 25 February, 25 March 2026

Time: 13:00-14:00 (UK)

What you can expect:

  • Gentle, supportive lunchtime sessions
  • A small group of kind, like-minded parents
  • A chance to pause, reflect, and explore your next steps
  • Practical insights that fit your family's needs
  • Six sessions total: 3 in autumn, 3 in spring
  • All sessions are online and completely free

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Come as you are—we’re here to help.

We encourage you to prioritise attending all monthly sessions, though we understand this may not always be possible. Building trust and rapport within the group is key to creating a safe space for open discussion. For this reason, we won’t be accepting new participants after the second session. However there are ways we can still support you, please get in touch.

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Caroline Rowett & Barley Birney

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