Hello
Our DS2 has a speech delay and is not four until mid August. He is in a nursery at a private pre-prep/prep and due to move up to Reception in September. His delay is in expressive speech - he has no trouble understanding what is going on. We have been doing quite intensive speech therapy (arranged through school) and his therapist has suggested holding him back and giving him more time to develop his language. He is wonderful and fairly self assured but clams up if he feels uncomfortable. We can follow his speech, but sometimes have problems if its out of context. People who are not used to him or 'tuned' in can find it quite difficult to follow.
We've had a couple of meetings with school and they have suggested that he starts in September, but repeats Reception if he is still behind at the end of the year. We're quite happy to hold him back now. He needs the support now and we feel that the risks of pushing him now are greater than holidng off for a year. Plus, friendship groups will be made in Reception and I can't imagine it being easy to see your friends move up without you.
Have any of you done this? Do you know of any negative consequences further down the line? Would it be a problem with admissions to public/senior school? I have read that some sports can be difficult, but keep reading different things.
Any experience or advice really appreciated. TIA
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Ruggles · 07/02/2014 12:45
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