To wonder how many other kids don’t want to go back to school?

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My DS (9yr) keeps adamantly saying he doesn’t want to go back to school. He’s never loved it (mild SEN) but I’m surprised he doesn’t want to go back and see his friends etc. He seems to be really enjoying being at home, a different pace of life etc.

Do anyone else’s DC feel like this?

Nope, mine begs every morning to go. he hates home learning (we both work fulltime plus he has a 3 year old brother - its not optimal!)

My year 7 and 8 kids want to go back - more so that they can see their friends then actually do lessons 😀 they also really really want to get back into playing their sports clubs - I was really hoping secondaries would be back in June

Yes this is what I fear @Alice!

He has seen that he can be home educated and may think - why can’t it be like this all the time (DH and I do manage to work around ‘teaching’, taking turns)?

I also wonder that myself but think overall he benefits from school...

Neither of mine want to go back. No SEND. I wouldn't have wanted to either, I hated school. I am teacher now

Don't overthink it, he is happy so that's a good think.

Mine are desperate to go back, they love school.

My DD yr 3 was in floods of tears when she found out that her yr 1 brother will be aloud to return to school before her. She likes school and misses her friends and teacher

No, my 2dc are desperate to get back. They love school.

DD13 would happily be home schooled for the remainder of her education & is dreading the day the school reopens

Yes i think DS feels the same @mon15...I think he may begin to campaign for us to home educate. But we'll see. He may be fine.

I do have another DC who is looking forward to going back... wouldn't say she is desperate to go but definitely prefers it to homeschool!

Both my daughters (year 5 and 8) don't want to go back. They enjoy learning from home.

They're hard working girls and enjoy being able to get their work done quickly and have free time.

We're all quite introverted in our family and get all well so no one is desperate to see friends.

My five year old did a happy dance last night when the PM announced schools were going back (as did we)

I agree with Bluntness - I think the vast majority will be fine once they get back into the swing of it.

This has become our new normal now, so going back to school and work will take a little adjustment

My 14 yr old is anxious about going back because of (his perception of) the risks of catching cv. But they are all missing school. The high schoolers are missing all the practical subjects I can't replicate at home, science and woodworking and art. And they miss the clubs.
I think there is also anxiety around what school will be like. But no-one knows the answer to that one

DS (Y6) would happily never go back to school, so long as he could see his friends. He’s definitely not missing the teachers or the school setting in any way. He’s not happy Y6 are going back first.

He wants his swim training to restart though. He’s missing that an enormous amount.

Ironically DS1 (yr9) has been close to being a school refuser for years - he's actually keen to go back.DS2 (yr6) may get to go back under the new suggestions - doesn't want to, as he's enjoying homeschooling. DD (yr5) wants to go back.

My 7yo would happily never go back but my
10yo is desperate to be there.

My year 6 daughter doesn't want to go back. I wont be sending her in June and will reassess for September. She’s much happier at home, gets through more work than at school and chats to friends for hours each day. I might homeschool her indefinitely depending on what happens in the next few months.
My year 11 son would like to start his A levels in September and wants to see his friends. Again, we’ll just see what happens. He’s quite happy at home gaming and sleeping. 🙄 He’s in constant contact with friends like most teens.

A child preferring 'virtual' play dates instead of real life ones is a sure sign that they need to get back to school pronto.

My DD is year 12, she has ASD and anxiety, she’s thrilled being home and is the happiest I’ve seen her in years. I’m not too sure I’ll ever get her back into school tbh.

A child preferring 'virtual' play dates instead of real life ones is a sure sign that they need to get back to school pronto.

That's interesting @LifeAfterBreastCancer - I'd imagine maybe for some shy children it helps to just talk 1-1?

Well mine isn’t going back, he’s always hated school and struggled to make friends because he is very shy so he doesn’t miss any one. He is in year 1, I have two older ones (year 3 and 4) there is no way I’m sending him back whilst the other 2 stay at home because he will be very upset at being the only One made to go back.

I've spoken to several who dont want to go back. They like being at home.

Mine want to go back, they think it’s better than home school!

Ours are Yr7 want to go back despite having loads more free time at home because they can get on with their work instead of having constant class interruptions from others.

Thanks all, interesting. I wonder if home ed rates will rise after all this..

Yep. Same here. My son loves being at home and does not want to go back. He usually liked school so there were no problems, just enjoys being all together at home.