School Can’t: Attendance Challenges and Re-engagement

Mental Health in Practice

Mental Health in Practice
School Can’t: Attendance Challenges and Re-engagement
Apr 29, 2026 Episode 101
MHPN

What does engagement-focused care for young people with school attendance challenges look like in multidisciplinary practice? 

Join Paige Davey (School Re-engagement Specialist and Trainer) and Richard Crawshaw (Founder of Can’t Face School) as they explore the increasing complexities of school attendance challenges. Together, they unpack the practical barriers and enablers to system-wide collaboration, underscoring the value of curiosity, building trust and person-centredness in supporting sustainable re-engagement.  

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