Specialist Teacher Report:  School Attendance Difficulties/At Risk of Exclusion

Specialist Teacher Report:
School Attendance Difficulties/ At Risk of Exclusion

(Includes Creyos Cognitive Assessment + Do-It Profiler)

Neurodiversity Pathway Service

Step 2:  Assessments (Completed before the Consultation)

attention and focus
working memory
cognitive flexibility
processing speed
reasoning and problem-solving
executive functioning

Creyos Cognitive Assessment - Child/Young Person

They help identify where school demands may exceed the child's cognitive capacity or where capacity is not the issue - which means we explore other barriers.

learning preferences
emotional regulation
sensory patterns
anxiety triggers
communication needs
functional strengths

Do-It Profiler - Parent reporting (unless child is old enough to be involved)

Together, these assessments form a measurable foundation for understanding your child's school experience.

A structured neurodiversity questionnaire that highlights:

These interactive, child-friendly tasks explore: 

***Both assessments must be completed at least 2 working days before your consultation.***

Step 1: Booking and Evidence Upload

After booking, you'll receive a welcome email with:

This allows us to understand the full picture before meeting you.

consent forms
a short questionnaire

a secure email to upload any relevant documents (EHCPs, EP reports, behaviour logs, attendance data, medical or diagnostic letters)

Step 3:  Specialist Consultation (60-90 minutes - not necessary all at once)

A gentle, in-depth online consultation where we explore:

You are invited to have your child or young person join for part of the session, if appropriate.

when and how school placement began to deteriorate
"push factors" (what makes school feel unsafe or overwhelming)
"pull factors" (what makes home feel safer or more manageable)
burnout, shutdowns, masking, and emotional load
sensory demands and transitions
relationships with school staff and peers
strategies that help - and those that don't 

When a child struggles to attend school or is facing exclusion issues, it is rarely a choice.  It is in response to stress, overwhelm, unmet needs, or a school environment that feels unmanageable or inaccessible.

This specialist teacher report helps you understand why attendance has broken down and what needs to change for your child to feel safe, supported, and able to engage in learning again - whether that is returning to school, or seeking an alternative form of learning.

This service provides a clear, evidence-based analysis that brings together cognitive assessment, ND profiling, lived experience, and educational insight — giving families and schools a shared understanding of your child’s needs.

What to Expect

Step 1: Booking and Evidence Upload

After booking, you'll receive a welcome email with:

This allows us to understand the full picture before meeting you.

-   consent forms
-   a short questionnaire

-   a secure email to upload any relevant
     documents (EHCPs, EP reports,
     behaviour logs, attendance data,
     medical or diagnostic letters)

Step 2: Assessments (completed before the Consultation) 

You will receive links to the following assessments:

Creyos Cognitive Assessment
(child/young person)
These interactive, child-friendly tasks help identify where school demands may exceed the child's cognitive capacity or where capacity is not the issue - which means we explore other barriers.

*** Both assessments must be completed at least 2 working days before your consultation ***

Do-It Profiler - Parent reporting
(unless child is old enough to be involved)
This is a structured neurodiversity questionnaire that highlights learning preferences, emotional regulation, sensory patterns, anxiety triggers, communication needs and functional strengths.

Together, these assessments form a measurable foundation for understanding your child's school experience. 

Step 3: Specialist Consultation (60-90 minutes - not necessarily all at once)

This is a gentle, in-depth online consultation where we explore: 

You are invited to have your child or young person join for part of the session, if appropriate.

-   when and how school placement 
     began to deteriorate
-   "push factors" (what makes school
     feel unsafe or overwhelming)
-   "pull factors" (what makes home 
     feel safer or more manageable)
-   burnout, shutdowns, masking and
     emotional load
-   sensory demands and transitions
-   relationships with school staff and
     peers
-   strategies that help - and those that
     don't

Step 4:  Your Comprehensive Specialist Teacher Report

Within 15 working days, you'll receive a detailed report that brings together:

You will receive a draft for review, followed by a final version within 5 days of any requested edits.

-   Cognitive Profile (Creyos)
-   Neurodiversity Profile (Do-It)
-   Push-Pull Analysis
-   Educational Evidence Review
-   Functional Analysis of Need
-   Recommendations for School and
     Local Authority.

Who is it for?

It is suitable for children and young people experiencing:

This service does not provide a diagnosis, but it does provide the high-quality evidence needed to support EHCP applications, shift focus away from parent blame, avoid penalties, etc, resulting from recorded absence, make appropriate referrals, placement discussions, and re-engagement planning.

-   Emotionally Based School
     Avoidance (EBSA)
-   Reduced timetables or prolonged
     absence
-   Burnout or school-related anxiety
-   Risk of suspension or exclusion
-   Escalating behaviour linked to unmet
     needs
-   Misunderstandings at school around
     effort, motivation, or compliance

How families use this report

Cancellation Notice

Many parents tell us this report helps them:

Once assessment links are issued, a charge applies to cover costs (see full cancellation policy).

-   explain their child's needs in school 
     meetings
-   challenge misunderstandings about
     behaviour or motivation
-   support EHCP requests and annual 
     reviews
-   provide clear evidence for placement
     or panel decisions
-   rebuild communication with school
     through shared understanding
-   create a realistic re-engagement 
     plan that protects their child's
     wellbeing