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Changing school

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loopdaloop · 10/09/2014 20:46

DS is 12, he's just come to live with me after spending 12 months with dad after we split. He took it really bad and dad really drummed some crap into him, he's been a nightmare at school with over 70 incidents and a few days exclusion, mainly insolence, disruption, defiance.
Dad kicked him out at weekend, son said he's been drinking and has a new girlfriend so hes def feeling the effects of being unwanted.
School have been awesome and he's currently under a social worker.
I live in a different borough and getting him to school has been difficult this week as I have 2 other children needing to be at school in my borough at the same time.
School have agreed exceptional circumstances for the time being.
There's a school right near me and I'm considering a move. He said he would be ok but I'm worried it might cause him more emotional upset. This last week he's settled in fine, made loads of new friends and seems happy. He's in year 8 so seems like a good time before all the important stuff starts.

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inthename · 16/09/2014 13:37

Just replied to your other thread - hes changed schools as well?
It will be fine, hopefully part of a fresh start, though also bear in mind that he will probably see it as part of 'not being with dad anymore' so might have a few struggles. Are school fully aware of the situations he dealing with and has he got a mentor or pastoral head he or you can contact with any concerns?

loopdaloop · 16/09/2014 13:53

He hasnt changed yet, Ive enquired. Its full! Now have to appeal which I think is part of the reason he has began to leave his other school mid lesson! He just doesnt want to be there. Im thinking the school move would def be the best option here.

Im a bit rubbish when it comes to parenting, why cant they come with a book? I always need to be finding reassurance, like I need someone to tell me its gonna be ok.

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