My son is now on his 4th week of foundation (Reception). School drop off was ok the first two or three days but has got worse and worse - to the point where the TA has to now grab him and drag him screaming across the playground to stop him running away.
Apparently he’s fine after 15 minutes and he says he’s had fun when I pick him up, but the next morning when getting dressed will start to say he doesn’t want to go - and then all hell breaks out at drop off.
I’ve tried a visual timetable, talking to him about nerves, promises of ice cream after school, sticker chart, books about going to school, going in with a friend, drawing hearts on our hands, going in late when it’s less busy, being dropped off by someone else. Nothing seems to work.
His emotions are so high at the moment - he’s now refusing to go to his swimming class which he used to love and he keeps crying at home about things that never used to upset him! I’m pregnant (due after Christmas) and have been pretty sick with HG but no other big changes at home.
I just don’t know what to do next. I feel like I’ve failed him, all the other kiddies seem to be so happy going in!
I’ve spoken to his teacher who says she thinks he’s trying it on, as he’s happy after 15 mins, but I just don’t agree with that assessment as it’s affecting home life too. Any help / advice would be appreciated, this is starting to really affect all of us!
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Horrendous school drop offs - help
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Beeperbird · 22/09/2020 12:27
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