8 year doesn't want to go to school

[SarahLouise10]

My DD has always been happy going into school, however the last few weeks she been reluctant to go in. She never lies but started saying she poorly so she doesn't have to go in, don't want to do p.e. have asked her why she doesn't want to go in, what's wrong and something happened but she says nothing just protest going.. any ideas..

Have you asked her teacher - in case they are aware of something happening at school?

What's she like when she actually gets to school? If she's perfectly happy, it might just be end of term tiredness.

DS did this when he had a terrible teacher. Has anyone commented on her work in a way that's worried her, or has anyone spoke sharply to her in the playground? How is she after school?

Talk to the school, it’s something that can escalate if you leave it. Could she be worried about next year’s class or teacher? Maybe a friend is leaving at the end of term, or has already left and she’s worried about being lonely? Or there could be bullying.

If she doesn’t want to do PE could it be that she doesn’t like getting changed in front of the boys ?
I remember speaking to the teacher in year 5 about this as my DD had complained, but the teacher said that they only separate them for changing in year 6.

Occassionally, we do have children like this and, when they get into school, they are absolutely fine. Ask the teacher to find out what she is actually like once the classroom doors shut.

It may just be that she wants a day or two at home with mummy. I've taught a few children who do that every so often and say they are unwell when they aren't. One mum even called them "mental wellbeing days" and her dc would have a few each term.

@PineappleWilson

DS did this when he had a terrible teacher. Has anyone commented on her work in a way that's worried her, or has anyone spoke sharply to her in the playground? How is she after school?

This is what it's being with DD2 who is the same age - a rough year with a frankly terrified teacher and low level bullying beginning to emerge.

We're looking to move schools.