Hi,
I've been beating myself up horribly about sending my son to a prep school after a state primary (in which he was very happy and had friends). So he's joined the Prep in Year 7 and of course, nearly all the children have known each other for several years (many since Reception) and are in established groups. DS is lovely, intelligent, kind boy but not sporty at all (he has minor problems with his feet and legs) and is finding it very hard to make friends. He's resorted to spending all his free time alone in the Library, which breaks my heart.
The massive complication (for me anyway!) is that I teach at the school (that's why he's here; I get a big discount) and so I am seeing him going through this difficult and lonely time first hand.
Has anyone been through something similar? A big part of me is thinking we should withdraw him and send him to the local comp (Ofsted: Good) where most of his friends went before they all form firm new friendships groups. Am I just panicking? It's only been four weeks but I'm not sure how long my nerves can take the battering! I had a very lonely Year 6 at school and can remember the pain of being left out very vividly.
Thanks for reading and any advice.