It is a more serious condition than separation anxiety and often stems from a child’s anxiety about school. They may be worried about their school work, interacting with other kids, dealing with teachers, playing sports or being away from family. School refusal is a behaviour that can also be accompanied by sadness or depression, physical symptoms and social isolation. This condition is equally common amongst boys and girls, from all socio economic groups and across both primary and secondary levels.
See this link for more information and helpful resources: https://rhs.nz.schooltv.me/newsletter/school-refusal
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