Does anyone have any recommendations on how to counteract the "emotional immaturity" as an argument against skipping? The HOD's comment about keeping him back (if it was up to her) due to huge immaturity just grates - is there any way I can counteract this attitude?
I wouldn't waste any energy on this. Your child is behaving in a negative way, and they're going to interpret that however they're going to interpret it. The only way to prove the immaturity judgement wrong is for your DS to skip, and thrive.