The NSPCC has published a news story on children’s concerns about returning to school in September. Childline data shows that between 2024 and 2025, 1,812 counselling sessions were delivered to young people on this topic. Young people’s concerns included worries about reactions to a change in their appearance from peers and the demands of schoolwork. The news story includes tips and advice for carers, parents and young people to support those with concerns of returning to school.
Read the news story: Childline expecting increase in contacts from children with concerns about going back to school
Source: NSPCC
Date published: 01 September 2025
