Covering the various stages of intervention it provides a practical insight into this multifaceted situation.

• Distinguishes between school refusal and other forms of school attendance problems
• Assists practitioners with the development of an intervention plan for school refusal
• Provides resources which are useful in assessment and management of school refusal

Martin Herbert, is Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Royal and Devon Exeter Health Care Trust and Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter.