We’re now almost a month into the new school year and, for many children, September has brought big changes – a new class, a different form group, or even a whole new school. Parents often hope that by October, their child will have adjusted and be well on their way to settling in. But the reality is often more complex. A Natwest survey found that 80% of parents feel anxious about their child starting a new school year. And the data shows those concerns are valid: research by ImpactEd Group highlights the so-called “Age 11 Dip”, where more than one in four pupils begin to disengage from school during Year 7 – just as…