School mornings can be hard for both children and parents.
We all want to stay in bed a bit longer, so complaints are completely natural.
However, if your child appears unusually upset about going to school, regularly
makes excuses, or constantly feels unwell, then this could be a sign that there
is an issue at school.
Every parent hopes that their child will enjoy school, make
friends and enjoy learning. However, school life can be very challenging and
this can make some children want to stay at home. These challenges might
include difficulty with school work, bullying or simply a lack of self-esteem.
Your child might not feel comfortable about sharing their
feelings with you, especially if they feel intimidated by a bully or scared of
getting into trouble. If you find that your child is reluctant to go to school,
here are some tips from The Manor
Preparatory School to help you get them back on track…
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Talk to your child about how they are feeling.
Be understanding and reassuring and ask them what needs to happen to help your child
feel happier about going to school. Use a problem-solving approach to help your
child identify the issue and put an action plan into place.
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Talk to your child's school and work together
with the teachers to support your child and reassure them that they have lots
of people who want to help.
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Always show encouragement towards learning and
keep a positive attitude when discussing school. This is particularly important
if your child finds the class work difficult. Offer to help with their homework
or find a tutor who can provide additional learning support.
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Praise your child for good attendance and reward
them for their academic achievements. The more supported a child feels at home,
the better they will perform at school.
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Teach your children not to avoid their fears,
but to face them and find solutions to their problems. Give them a step-by-step
plan of what actions they can take to face their fears.
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Finally, don’t let staying at home become a fun alternative
to going to school. If your child does stay
home, they should be encouraged to catch up on missed classwork.
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