DS13 year 9, was great at primary. He loves learning, reading at home, participated in class, top of the class.
Fast forward to year 9, his target grades of A*/ As has gone down to CS/ Ds. I had parents evening last night, and across the board he has dropped in effort, homework completion and just slacking.
At home, he has no hobbies. He used to attend swimming football and another club which he's dropped slowly all of over the last few years. He refuses to replace this with any other hobby / club. His only hobby is playing on the PS / phone.
I've found a nearby club which offer a DoE bronze award which his school doesn't. It's a great place and an opportunity to get something on his CV but he's not interested.
He gets very angry / defensive if I ask him about school /!bring up the topic of hobbies etc.
I am worried as he is very quiet and shy and him withdrawing isn't going to help. Alot of his teachers have mentioned he's very quiet and doesn't participate in class, only if he picked to answer. He also doesn't ask for help so they don't know if he's struggling. He lacks confidence.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What's the best way forward. I feel that he needs to pull his socks up now otherwise it might be too late to improve his grades. And I also want him to develop his confidence too.