Hi
My son has just started a independent school in year 7. The school only goes up to year 8 so he will be changing again for year 9. He got a assisted place at the school as he is an over achiever and very sporty and academic.
The problem is he left primary school with so many friends which have all moved on to the local under achieving secondary school. My Son did not want to go there hense applying for the independent school. He is now finding it hard as he is losing touch with all the old friends including a best friend since year 2! He wont come out with it but I think he is regretting our decision.
My question is weather or not I should consider moving him to a local state school where he will have lots of local friends or keep him in the current school to have 2 years of a very good education but not be able to socialise much out of school as all the children there come from far and wide!
The idea was to give him a chance to really develop and flourish as is a really keen learner but he is really missing the social side of life. Any advice very much appreciated. Thanks x