Does anyone have any suggestions why my child hates the school playground?
4 year old, had this issue all through nursery and now in his first week of reception.
He's got some medical issues but is coping well with big school in general aside from the fact he hates the playground. At nursery he had the same issue except there were more adults available to hold his hand and give him lots of hugs though it. He's had his first week in reception and has been screaming and crying that he wants me to come get him as soon as they let them out after lunch. The school has coped by asking a year six child to entertain him in the classroom (a teacher is also present) but I get the impression this isn't sustainable (and can totally see why). I have absolutely no idea what to try or suggest.
He's made friends, the children run up and hug him every morning, I don't think he's being bullied. If I try to ask him he just says "I need to go inside." I don't think it's the heat or the new school environment because like I say he was this way all through nursery.
Oh and he also plays outside at home fine, with and without friends, and likes the playgrounds around town.
Can anyone help? Thank you.