To think some classes just have weird dynamics?

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My DD has been in the same class since reception & is now in year 2 and it’s been a constant nightmare with friend dynamics etc and I know I am not the only parent with issues. We have been into school as DD was getting bullied by another girl & it feels like it’s constant. DD is sensitive & regularly asks to change school. Aibu to think you get some years that are difficult? My DS has never had any problems at all. I know that girls friendships can be more tricky too

DD1 (now at secondary) had an awful time at primary school with a bully who turned the rest of the girls against her. I wish I'd at least moved her to the other class (2 form entry) but the head insisted I couldn't do this. Now she's at secondary school and has a really lovely set of friends I can see how damaging it was as she looks back on the primary school years as being miserable. I'd work with the school and try to move classes before moving schools as it's very disruptive to move and have to start all over again when her self-esteem might be low from the bullying. I made sure she DD didn't go to the same secondary school as the bully as I could see that the bullying behaviour would continue and get worse once hormones kicked in. (and from all reports from other parents I know, I was right, the bully has found new victims!)

DD2 at same primary school is in the loveliest class and has had the same best friend since she was 4. Think DD1 got a really bad class.

Girl relationships are more difficult but it can just be the wrong combination of kids.

DD had one "nightmare" class to the point that she was asking to change schools; other parents were also in and out of the head's office regularly with issues. The following year they moved a few children around (no more than 5 or 6) and DD described her "new" class as "adorable".