Define Fine

Define Fine has been created by a small, committed team of parents and professionals who have lived experience of school attendance difficulties 

They are a parent and carer led organisation set up in response to the growing number of children and young people who experience school attendance difficulties. This is sometimes referred to as ‘school refusal’, or emotionally based school avoidance and may be due to unmet Special Educational Needs & Disabilities including physical or mental illness, either suspected or diagnosed, bullying or issues relating to academic pressure, or even the school environment.

They provide peer support, using their tried and tested resources and to help parents advocate for the support their children and young people need to be able to learn and achieve. They hope to build up their growing network of peer supporters, who they can train to use their guides for their own family and ultimately to then help other families experiencing attendance difficulties.

Referral required and eligibility

No referral is required.

This service is suitable for

Carers or those with care needs and those with mental health needs.