My Y3 boy has never really settled at his school, either before or after being bullied, and it seems to have got to the point when he just accepts that he doesn't have any friends, and accepts comments from other children that he's stupid, and just doesn't seem motivated to learn or take part in any activities.
Although he panics at the very idea of moving schools, and although the bullying issue was supposedly addressed, as I mentioned above, it seems to have left a lasting impression – on him and on his classmates – and we'd really like to try a fresh start. The forms are due to be mixed next year, but we don't think that's going to be enough to snap him out of his funk.
Can anyone recommend a school which is very kind, where there is lots of in-classroom support, where there are a lot of extra-curricular activities (e.g. art – he loves drawing and photography)? We live in Orpington, but can drive. We understand that, catchments being what they are, this all probably means a private school.
Also: ideally a co-ed school, since he has a little sister.
Thanks very much for any tips you may be able to offer.
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ReluctantOrpingtonian · 14/03/2016 11:12
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