School refusal

[chocolateface]

My son is 8 and although he's often fussed about going to school today is the first day I wasn't physically able to force him in. I've spent many a morning shaking from the sheer effort of dragging him into school.He is genuinely scared of the transition between school and home, but is OK when he's there. The head is aranging a "common assesment framework". Has anyone had one of these? He is also refering us to the Educational Social Worker. I'm really confussed as to what might happen next.The head told us to go to our Dr today to ask for a referal to the Educational Psycologist, which I did. Does anyone have any advice? Home Schooling just isn't an option, but my sons unhppyness is affecting the whole family. I really feel alone on this one.

I was going to reply & ask if you had thought of Home educating...then read your last sentence about it not being an option - can I ask why...not being nosey - just trying to better understand your situation...

Well it sounds like the school is doing everything it can. They are right about the GP. You will get help quicker.

This must be very stressful for you - all we want is for our children to be happy at school! How is your DS when he is at school? Is he achieving academically? Does he have any friends?

I always think the self esteem of the child can suffer in situations like this, so try to show him how much you love him and have a really lovely weekend together.

I really feel my son needs to go to school for the social interaction with other children/ adults as he doesn't get much at home. He doesn't like to invite friends to play. Actually he doesn't seem to really have any - his social skills are poor.I do belive the school can offer more than I can at the moment. I also have a 3 year old & a 1 year old who climb over us when I try to spend any quite time with my son. Any ideas greatfully accepted.

Bumping this for Chocolateface.

Thanks spudmasher for unerstanding. I'm going to focus on having a lovely weekend.