Anyone think they made a mistake sending their child back to school?

[KeysDontBelongInTheFridge]

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone is in the same boat. I wasn't sure about sending my LO back, he's 6 years old, but I decided to give it a go. For the first time ever he says he doesn't like school, and if he could have one wish it would be not to go. I think he's not adjusting to the new environment and finding it hard. I'm wondering whether to just admit defeat and continue homeschooling him.

Anyone in a similar position? Argh!

Thanks x

Mine apparently prefer it to normal school! I did say however that if they hated it with the new measures then I’d take them back out again. Do you think he’s likely to change his mind? Maybe give it another week.

Although having said that it might be even harder to get him back come September if you take him out now.

Our daughter is in Reception, and loves it so much she has said she doesn't want it to go back to the old set-up. She loves having her own desk! Sounds like your school maybe haven't got the balance right between the restrictions and still making it fun.

Thankfully, my 6 year old son is enjoying it so far (this is his first week back). I was a bit worried as he has some additional needs but it's been fine. He has quite liked the smaller groups and thinks eating lunch in the classroom is fun!

I am mostly working from home at the moment apart from one day a week when I am in school with Y10 but as I have a leadership position, my job is totally manic at the moment. I felt really bad when DS was having to amuse himself while I did things for work so it is good that he can go to school again.

My son is 4 and loves being back. Token complaints in the morning about not wanting to go in - but as soon as we're at the school gate he can't wait to go in and doesn't look back!

DD is yr 6 and been back since June 1st. She loves it. They spend a lot of time outdoors and she comes home tired and happy. I just can't provide that at home.

My son is in year 1 and he's so happy to be back! I thought I might have problems tearing him away from Minecraft and Roblox but not at all. He doesn't even seem to be bothered that his sister gets to stay at home with me.

I have 2 back and we're really lucky that they're both enjoying it.
Their teachers made sure they are in bubbles with their friends and teachers they know very well.

They were becoming unbearable at home (5&6) and since being back they've been like different children.
If they hated it and were upset as much as it would inconvenience my work at home I'd take them back out.

No he loves it

My dd is delighted to be back. She is also preferring it to before but it’s a tiny group and they’re spending a lot more time playing. Seems a lot of the kids like having their own desk!

DD yr1 bubble of 6. Best friend in bubble with her.

• was delighted and excited for the first 'week' (actually 4 days, they don't go in on Fridays).

2nd 'week' - bit less excited but generally happy to go in.

This 'week' ... some days she's coming out happy, some days she's saying she doesn't want to go back and that makes me worry a bit ...

BUT - i feel she's privileged to have a chance to go to school at all and have even a little reminder of normal times and familiar faces. And it's only 16 school days left before we have another 6 weeks off ..... so she'll be going in with lots of love and encouragement.