Boarding school

[Jakana]

My year 10 DS is refusing to go back to boarding school. He's in tears and says it does not matter what I say, he just won't go back.
He's not good academically at all and I've pleaded with him to at least try and he says he feels everyone else is better than him- I'm besides myself- what can I do? Should I let him have his way or not.?
(It is one of the most desired schools in the country). I'm devasted.

ok. Have not read through the whole thread, but I can share my experience with you.
DS - y9 - refused to go back to school after a half term. All sorts of hysterics, flat out refusal. This all started 30mins before leaving for school in the evening. I called HM who said leave it for the night and bring him back in the morning.
SO - I spend all the rest of the evening talking to ds. Eventually it all came out. Bullying. He'd been doing prep for another boy and giving him tuck as well. I called HM straight back and discussed the problem.
Outcome - ds stayed at home the following morning, but made it in for lunch after a long chat with HM. Actions were taken from the evening I first called, and things have settled down.

Please talk to your ds, and I really really hope it's nothing that can't be sorted out. The best schools can usually handle most problems as long as they know about them. Good luck.

Im wondering if OP has the support SHE actually needs in this instance.
I think this is perhaps what she needs to focus on