School refusal almost triples since COVID-19 lockdowns, say parents and expert
School refusal almost triples since COVID-19 lockdowns, say parents and expert ThuThursday 11 updated ThuThursday 11 Kath Mackay's youngest son started refusing to go to school in year 3. ( Print text only Cancel Key points: School refusal is when a child has extreme difficulty attending school, often due to anxiety or emotional distress A Melbourne social worker says school refusal is "a massive problem" that has become significantly worse since COVID lockdowns Each child's reason for refusing to go to school is unique, and solutions require a coordinated response from parents, teachers and ...
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