Hi have been a MNetter for a while usually on CM /Nurseries as I am a CM, I have been dissolusioned with the school system for some time and have finally got fed up with all of the niggling problems our DD has at school, bullying, no help where she needs it etc, so after some thinking DH and I have decided to HE. We've talked to DD about it before and she seems keen as she has got to the stage where she is not eating, becoming withdrawn, crying in her sleep etc and her school work is going downhill.
The final straw for me was at school drop this am when a boy pushed a girl onto the floor, grabbed her hair and dragged her accross the floor, needless to say her face was a real mess. I walked home wondering why I am subjecting DD to an environment where these situations are a regular occurence.
What I want is to see my DD smile and enjoy her work, she loves learning and spends hours doing research into history, science etc she is top of year for most subjects and achieves well (apart from maths) I know she is mature enough to stick to a routine and work hard with guidance, but was wondering how others parents found the transition and how their DC's handled it. We would also like her to meet with other children of a similar age so she makes other friends or perhaps a penpal etc.
Your thoughts and suggestions would be much appreciated. Off to write the letter now to take her off roll, wish me luck.