disruptive 7 year old at school/ away from home

[Joulz]

I have a very bright 7 year old who can not conform to class routines. He shouts out and talks when he should be working and loves to be the class fool. We use reward charts- which he can choose differentr rewards (according to how many points he gets); tv/playstation as a daily rewrd for good behaviour: constant praise and we have agreed sanctions. He has a healthy balanced diet, takes Omega3, only watches/plays age aprropriate things and enjoys games nights whenever he wants our time+ lots of other activities. We do everything by the book, but have a child that cannot keep out of trouble. HELP

[Bink]

There are more of these around than you'd think (I have one, and have found lots of kindred spirits on here) - I hope that's comforting, to start with.

Mine veers between goofy disruptiveness and a dreaminess of near-impenetrable vacancy. There are certain things he's on message for, which include maths, playing the piano, and climbing; but on the other hand he has been effectively banned from every school play since the reception nativity.

We have though seen an improvement in the last few months (he was 7 in April) and though I'm still doubting my eyes, it seems as if it might be real and lasting. The prime thing that has helped, I think, has been his amazingly supportive, patient and energetic year 2 teachers, who have been utterly consistent and positive with him, and kept a "record book" where they noted a comment on his behaviour in every lesson. He bought into this, and I think it really helped him focus moment-by-moment, and therefore learn to control his impulsivity, which has always been a problem. They also noticed where he was less able (he's somewhat on the dyspraxic side, and socially very immature) and put real effort into helping him work out how to feel integrated with the other kids, enjoy PE etc. - with the result that he's now doing a sports camp and coming back saying how he thinks hockey is great, and how his team won the swimming relay because of him - which is fantastic, all the more because it shows him being able to participate in a team of peers, which is lovely to see.

How is your son's school with him?

[Joulz]

Thanks "Bink". First time, so I am not sure how to reply.
It is really comforting to hear that my son is not too out of the ordinary. His last y2 teacher was lovely- really enjoyed his 'quirks', but she left to have a baby, which I am sure hasn't helped. As for the school in general, they use a blue/red card system which is posted up in classrooms. I know this public show of neg behaviour is not very helpful and I do intend speaking to the new head, who starts in September.
As for sports and general physical maturity, he does not do too well. He hates swimming and football etc, but we have got him in to gym- which he loves.
We are trying a reward card from school at the moment, which shows a sad/happy face for the day. I will ask to try a more focused effort, such as with your son if things do not improve.
Thanks again for replying. It really is a comfort.