8 year old won't sleep!

[Mitch115]

Really struggling with 8 yr old who won't go to bed, then won't go to sleep till I go to bed. Usually put her up at 8.30 but she can still be awake at 10, any ideas?

What does she do between 8:30 and 10? Does she lie quietly in bed? Or get out and play with toys, books etc?
Does she have any lights on in her room, or landing nearby?
Does she try and interact with you, ask for attention/drinks etc?

We need to know a bit more about your/her routine… (or lack of?). And has she always been like this?

It varies, sometimes she'll just stay in bed, other times she'll shout for me to come up and ask how many minutes till I come to bed. Or she'll get up for a drink, anything not to go to sleep I think. She has a night light and a landing light on.
She is an adopted child and we've had her since 1 year old - her routine has been consistent, take her to bed, clean teeth & toilet then story. Recently she has been more clingy in the daytime too so wonder if its just a continuation into nighttime.
She's just so tired & grumpy in the mornings and its a real struggle to get her ready for school.