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To move DD at the end of year 2 because of friend issues

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Oopupsideyourhead · 19/11/2018 18:35

My DD who is 6 has had loads of friend issues in school- when she started in reception, a lot of the kids had gone to nursery together & were in groups. I thought it would even out but it never has- she’s just not really found her feet despite me trying play dates etc. They rarely get reciprocated. I have talked to the teacher & she hasn’t seen many issues in school but DD is regularly upset, feels left out & a bit sad.
She started brownies recently which was my attempt to widen her circle but it’s early days there.
It’s a small 2 form entry school so I don’t feel like it’s going to change- it’s like everyone is stuck in groups & the parents in cliques & she can’t seem to break in.
I have thought about moving her for a fresh start at the end of this year - I just feel like her school life will be stuck in these groups. She gets invited to parties but not play dates & I feel like I have tried everything.
Aibu?

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NoelGallaghersEyebrows · 20/11/2018 22:05

I've moved my 10 year old child for this very reason, albeit it was coupled with being left on the periphery and a couple of children bullying him.

The difference in him is incredible, and as a pp said, it's well worth the commute to see him coming out of school happy and thriving.

I would do it sooner rather than later. The only reason I left it so late was that he was incredibly unhappy but also hid it from us well. He was always happy by the time we got home because he was away from the little shits who were making him miserable.

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