We moved our yr 5 DS in Sept to a prep school as there were major staffing issues at his primary and things were looking to get more unstable. He had been very happy there and was doing ok and had in the last year made a good friend. But when in the summer we said we wanted the best for him and wanted to give him a chance at the prep (where another person he was friendly with had gone) he was up for it, so we seized the moment and did it. He was very wobbly and tearful for the first week or so as he settled in, then things seemed to get better and according to school he settled well and mixes in well, though he said occasionally he couldn't find people to play with. But now on half term he's been very moody and clearly unhappy and has said he hates it and no-one is friendly or listens to him and he can't break in to the established group of boys in his year. He has seen his friend from previous school this week and the difference in him was huge; all smiles again. I'm worried we've made a terrible decision, he is clearly unhappy now - but should we rush to change things (my emotional response) or wait and see? He is a quiet boy who doesn't make friends that quickly, i know, and they are all pretty confident and established in this new school. Hate to see him unhappy, specially when we feel responsible for it :((
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