"A class reorganisation can feel crushing for some children - Dr David Coleman stresses it's important to give them space to talk, cry or even rant instead of trying to fix it When a school decides to reshuffle classes, it can send shockwaves through families. A follower on Instagram highlighted the distress ("devastation" was the word she used) her daughter is feeling as her school has just reorganised the fifth class groupings and now her daughter is no longer in a class with her friends."
"If this is the first time the classes have been mixed then it is highly likely that this girl has long-established friendships, and those connections may even feel like the glue that holds her school day together."
Class reorganisations can cause intense distress for some children, especially when long-standing class groupings are mixed for the first time. Losing daily contact with established friends can feel like losing the glue that holds a child’s school day together. Such changes can send shockwaves through families and provoke strong emotional reactions described as devastation. Adults should prioritise giving children space to express their feelings openly—talking, crying or ranting—rather than immediately attempting to solve or downplay their upset. Validating emotions and listening can help children process the transition more effectively.
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