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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lisa Salmon

The signs your child is struggling with returning to school and how to help

While the end of the summer holidays often brings welcome structure for parents, the return to the classroom can be a difficult adjustment for pupils. Spotting the signs that a child is struggling is essential, experts say, even if those signs are difficult to identify.

Matt Buttery, CEO of the Triple P UK and Ireland parenting programme, highlighted the contrast between summer freedom and daily structure.

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