Hi. We are new to this site. We are seeking advice as our son has been allocated another school. We attended all the open evenings and the school we selected, was the only school my son felt comfortable at. Hes a shy, intravert boy who lacks confidence, has very low self esteem and worrys. His independence is non existant. As his parents, we were anxious of his behaviour as hes found the last few years difficult due to suddenly becoming ill in july 2015. He was diagnosed few weeks later with stage 3 kidney cancer. This has made him withdraw even more. It was and has been a big struggle getting him to open up and not deal with his emotions. He has been really low since finding out he did'nt get the school of his choice. During the open evening he really got involved in the demonstrations and he took on a leading role in viewing the school. We were thrilled how he seemed to enjoy being there an we felt he would adapt well and settle quickly. The route to school is from the bus stop only a few doors away. He has friends going there and this would mean travelling companions. We strongly feel he will just get stressed and upset. Any advice regarding an appeal would help alot. Concerned parents
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