My 13 year old son hasn't been going to school for the past term. We have had some huge problems since his sisters marriage breaking up, so he doesn't see her, his brother-in-law or his nephew and neice as much as he used. Also, Covid caused disconnection from school due to lockdowns (I blame this for making him think its an option not to go!! Before this both of my children went regularly with goals of attending everyday!). We've also had covid-related socioeconomic problems including lack of affordable housing. I am a single mother and I have to work 2 jobs to afford to pay rent and provide for my two teenagers.  His issues started when i had to start my second job which starts at 6.30am and finishing at 6.30pm, for both jobs. My son hasn't been able to motivate himself to get to school. He said he hates the school and teachers and he hangs around the wrong people. I've identified that he has anxiety as he gets worked up when I take him to his football games. I have tried to seek help from the school with flexible timetable but he still doesn't go. Now the school are issuing me with prosecution. I'm so upset with them. I sought help from them, before that they didn't even contact me about his absence!  In 40 years I've never seen the schools, or society, support children who struggle during these years. I have taken him to a GP and am finding it extremely difficult to get him into a psychologist as they are fully booked until next year. Where can I send my 13 year old to receive the help he needs? ... View more