I'm sorry if this doesn't come under children's mental health as such but i wasn't sure which topic to put it under!
So dd 11 started secondary school in September, the school itself has zero issues, she loves the lessons and teachers (not so much the homework!) But I was thrilled she settled in so quickly. The issue is friendships. So she has/had a best friend we shall call Daisy. They were slas thick as thieves in year 6 and the start of this school year but unfortunately she has been 'dropped' by daisy for new friends. My dd is pretending shes fine but I know her, she's so quiet and subdued, so I really pushed it tonight and she said she is alone at lunch and has noone to be with and she would rather sit in the lessons because its better than being alone at lunch. I'm so upset for her. She really is a lovely, funny child and it just upsets me she feels like this. I can't go to the school as its not as if shes being teased or bullied which obviously is a serious issue, but looking for some reassurance thag this is just a temporary blip and school friends are easy to make!