Hi there
grateful for any experiences/views. We are in Scotland where most kids attend their local state school (there isn’t a choice). You can go to a school in another area if you apply out of catchment - this isn’t unusual, but most kids attend their local school.
DD has just finished senior one. was relatively happy in primary. Missed a lot of primary seven due to covid. Secondary was going ok (or so i thought) but she has become increasingly anxious (and it runs in the family, mildly) and is now anorexic (caught early, receiving help, now eating).
it has been a very worrying time and I am trying to understand the causes of the anxiety - multi factorial, lack of transition, covid etc
however she says she doesn’t feel “safe” at school. Some problem kids. Groups of boys in corridors “throwing things” (not especially at her). Gangs of boys outside intimidate her. There have been some real issues in her class with struggling kids (shoving desks, sexual comments at kids and teachers). In Scotland there is nowhere for these kids to go - it’s all very mainstream.
in the next town is one of the “best” state schools in the country, excellent reputation and I believe good pastoral care. it would be a bus ride every day. She knows no one there.
howeverDD has a lovely group of friends at current school and is socially happy,
has anyone moved their child at second year? If my child is socially happy am I better sticking current school out? I wonder if she might feel more confident as she is older as won’t be the youngest.
it’s been a rough few weeks and I would appreciate any experience. TIA