The start of the new school year can be a time of great excitement for children as they embark on a new chapter in their young lives. But it can also be a major trigger for apprehension and anxiety.
Starting school, embarking on secondary school life or going into a new year group is a big step for lots of children. Nerves and apprehension should be expected in the early days of a new school year.
But primary school teacher and head of education at Atom Learning, Anna Masterson said there are signs which show pupils may be be experiencing more than just back-to-school nerves.
