My 6yr old has just started year 2. It's a big but nurturing school and he has been there since reception. He's got a little group of friends who he plays with (verified by his teacher) and he's an outgoing, sociable boy.
At the end of year 1, my son started to say he hated school - but despite me asking him in various ways, he could never really give me a clear reason why. He'd say it was 'boring', or sometimes that it was too hard. His teacher has said he's very capable academically and that he's easily coping with the work. He does find it hard to concentrate at times, which I guess is partly his age but temperament too.
Roll forward to now... he's got a new teacher and all his old friendship group but he keeps saying he doesn't want to go and he'd rather be at home with me. I still can't really get any clear reason from him but it's obvious he isn't really happy about going each day. He's being very clingy with me at the moment.
I've got a parents evening coming up so I'll be bringing it up with his teacher but should I be doing anything else at this stage? Part of me thinks it's just a phase but I feel I should be doing more to help - maybe some easy maths stuff at home as I know he worries a bit about maths, although he seems to be doing fine according to his latest report.
His friends all say they like school which makes me feel worse!