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Parents of soon to be year 8's starting in September .......

28 replies

Dickorydockwhatthe · 07/08/2020 20:55

I'm just wondering how your child feels about going back in September. My ds was only just starting to settle into year 7 and find his friendship group although still quite raw and new. He's been ery cuddly lately and is really anxious about going back one about the virus but also jusy readjusting. He's also worried about the jump from year 7 to year 8 work. Do you think there will be much support for this year group? I know the new year 7s will need alot of support with settling but it does feel like the year 8's will be starting again in a way. It's such an important year for transition as it's a big jump from primary to secondary.

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Hercwasonaroll · 07/08/2020 21:09

There will be support all over for all the students. Please try not to worry.
As teachers we will look after them, calm their anxieties and make sure the work is suitable.

Deardonkey · 07/08/2020 21:06

Year 8 seems to be a tricky year for quite a few children. They don’t have the support that the year 7s get and are not doing GCSEs, friends children who have struggled generally do in year 8/9.
My DS is in year 8 and I hope the staff do take into account that they missed half of the year and probably need extra help to transition into year 8.

Shieldingending · 07/08/2020 21:02

In the same situation with mine who is very cuddly and tearful at the moment and is dreading going back. She didn’t go with any friends from primary and was just starting to settle and form friendships which haven’t continued during lockdown. She knows about the precautions school are taking and us hugely anxious about how to develop and maintain friendships