Changing schools can feel like pulling up a well-established tree. While it can be disruptive, sometimes a new educational environment is just what a child needs to blossom. There are many reasons behind the decision to change schools.
If your child is refusing to go to school, it’s crucial to understand the root cause. You need to identify why they are unhappy with their current school. If you don’t get to the bottom of the problem, it may persist even if you switch to a new school. Once you have a clear understanding of the issue, you can make an informed decision about whether changing schools will be beneficial or if the problem can be resolved by staying at the current school.
Louise* from Sunshine Coast decided to change schools because her son refused to attend school.
“He is a super-smart kid. We thought we were doing the right thing putting him in a school that offered a gifted and talented program. Over the next 12 months, school refusal and anxiety got really bad. We found out that the school was too stressful and isolating for him. We moved him to a less pressurised environment, where grades weren’t such a focus, and he thrived!”
Jo’s* first daughter was really happy at their chosen school. So, when it was time, she automatically sent her next daughter there, too.
“Eden* loved being at a school with lots of clubs and activities, so we presumed Lily* would love it there too. But Lily just wasn’t thriving in the same way. We moved Lily to a school with a much smaller class size and a more personalised learning approach, and she was so much happier.”
Changing schools is a personal decision. By understanding your child’s unique needs and learning style, you can navigate this transition and find the perfect educational environment for your child to flourish.
*Names have been changed
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