Join a community built around your family
Supporting a child or young person who is struggling to access education?
Nessie Community brings families and professionals together with trusted information, practical resources, live support and a supportive community — helping you understand what’s happening and what you can do next.
Start with our FREE EBSA membership today.
Because no family should face this alone.
What’s included
Everything you need to feel more informed, supported and connected.
- Trusted information — Clear, accessible information created by the Nessie team.
- Practical resources — Guides, tools and resources you can use straight away.
- Live Cuppa drop-ins — Connect, ask questions and hear from the Nessie team.
- A supportive community — A private space to connect with people who understand.
- Trusted signposting — Helping you find further support when you need it.
- Proud Moments — A space to celebrate the wins — however big or small.
Support that grows with you
Start with our free membership and access support straight away. If you’d like more, you can move through the Nessie Community pathway at the level that’s right for you. Each level builds on the one before it, giving you access to additional support, resources and learning.
Our “Understanding school avoidance” video — free to watch with a Nessie account. Coming soon.
Join free →More support, resources and opportunities to connect with the Nessie Community.
Become a Nessie Member →Start hereGo further with additional resources, learning, training and CPD.
Become an Advanced Member →Develop your skills and become a Nessie Trainer, supporting other families with the backing of the Nessie team. Application required.
Application required — you can’t purchase Trainer Membership straight away.
How applying works
The first step is to apply to become a Nessie Trainer and have a friendly Getting to Know You Conversation with us. Want to get started now? You can join as a Nessie Advanced Memberand begin your CPD while you apply — eligible CPD completed now will carry across if you’re accepted onto the Trainer Programme.
For experienced Nessie Trainers ready to mentor others and take the next step within the Nessie Community. Progression from Nessie Trainer.
A progression pathway for experienced Nessie Trainers who want to mentor other Trainers and deliver more advanced learning. Express your interest once you’re an active Nessie Trainer.
Supporting children and families professionally?
Nessie Community is for you too. Whether you work in education, health, therapy or another role supporting children and families, you can access practical information and resources to support your work — with opportunities to progress to additional learning, training and CPD.
Membership & payment information
Paid membership starts from £7.50 a month. There is a one-off £15 joining fee when joining a paid Nessie Community membership. Paid memberships are a 12-month commitment, with the option to pay monthly or annually. If paying annually, the joining fee is included within the annual price.
All prices shown include VAT. You only pay the joining fee once — if you later move to another Nessie Community membership level, you won’t pay it again.
Find the level that’s right for you
Every level builds on the one before it, so you can start where you are and access more support when you’re ready.
| Feature | Free — EBSA support£0 | Nessie Member£7.50/mo | Nessie Advanced Member£15/mo | Nessie Trainer£25/moBy application | Nessie Lead Trainer£30/moBy application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free “Understanding school avoidance” video | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bite-size therapist video library | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Downloadable guides, templates & resources | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live drop-ins with a therapist | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Find Support — 60+ trusted organisations, searchable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FAQ — answers and how-to help from the team | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private, supportive parent community | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced training & CPD | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your own step-by-step trainer pathway | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support other families as a Nessie Trainer | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mentor & guide the community | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
Ready to join?
Start with Nessie Community FREE today. Access our free EBSA support and become part of a community created to help families feel more informed, supported and less alone.
Join Nessie Community free →Because no family should face this alone.
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