7 year old girl says she has no friends and plays alone at school.

[Sarahlisa1970]

Hi I am new to this forum but have got some great advice so far from an older thread. My daughter had a group of friends that she went to school with and when we moved areas she has missed them so much. At her new school she tells me that she has no friends and the boys whisper about her. She was so upset and tearful it broke my heart to see her that way and my husband said it was playing on his mind. I have spoken to the school they are supposed to be sorting out her a buddy that she can play with but we have been there before and nothing has changed and she cried for an hour last night it's soul destroying. Can anyone offer any other advice??

Thanks X

Have the school sorted out someone for her to play with at playtimes?

Did they delegate another child to look after her at the start of the term? At my daughter's school they often fight over the right to be the one to show the 'new kid' around the place.

Is there anyone she'd like to be friends with? Could you invite that child for a play date.

I'd also ask the school to do something about friendships during their 'circle' time or whatever it is called at their school. About being kind and not whispering about other children (although unfortunately you can't stop this).

Are there are clubs she can join at lunchtimes? These might make lunchtime less lonely for her, but it might also be easier to make friends if doing a shared activity.

No they did'nt give her someone to look after her at the start they talked about it later down the line but perhaps I need to push for this. I might see if there is someone she likes to play with and invite them round. The boys have been spoken to at least. I don't think there are any lunchtime activities but will enquire. Thanks both of you that helps. I think they should mix kids up and not move the same class up a lot have been together since reception which does'nt always help.

can you invite about 4 dc round to do a craft, paint, or something as a warmer for her? then invite others out to cinema or stuff. I would also without doubt push school to help.