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July 25, 2025

Hiding and Running Away

Staff Meeting in a Box: understanding hiding and running away in children and young people.

This ‘Staff Meeting in a Box’ contains a slideshow presentation and accompanying resource pack. Each includes key information, questions, activities, reflection points and links to further reading.

Use the slideshow as a structure for your staff meetings. It’s helpful if you are able to display the slideshow for everyone to see. Print the resource pack for everyone to complete during the session.

Topic: Hiding and Running Away

Hiding and running away are both types of avoidant behaviour that children and young people may engage in when they feel distressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. It is sometimes known as a ‘flight’ response.

Use these resources to explore why individuals in your organisation may hide or run away, and what you can do to support them.

 

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