Not all learning styles fit every child. It could be that he needs a different approach to learning. Sometimes just changing teachers can help. Ask him what specific types of work he doesn't like to do. Maybe doing worksheet after worksheet bores him and he would be better off with more hands on/visual styles of teaching. I hope you can find a teacher who can engage him and make him want to learn.

Hi Liz! Thanks for replying. I spoke to his teachers at length yesterday and have spoken to my son, he doesn't like writing!!!! He doesn't feel he can do it. We have all assured him he CAN! We are doing a reward chart at home, with the focus away from school and school are doing a similar one there, whilst trying to ensure he achieves over the next couple of weeks...we'll see how it goes. Thank you for your interest and help. Your last post was spot on! Ailsa