Just had DD's Y1 parent's evening (state school) where I was told that she is "Just within age related expectations" for reading and maths (within for writing). She is basically on bottom table from what I gather (not that teacher exactly said it in that way). School is "outstanding" and demographic is generally MC. Teacher says she is not worried about her and that I should continue doing all the things DH and I are doing at home with her - word magnets on fridge, reading etc.
Teacher is ok, but heard other parents say some kids don't progress well in her class.
She is a July birthday so one of the youngest in the class. She can read sentences as long as the words are 3 or 4 letters long and will get adding up (within ten) right half the time when I ask her - 6+3, 2+4, 7+3 etc.
Her brother is in Y4 and on top table, and I know I shouldn't compare as all kids are different! She is v. sociable, has lots of friends and enjoys learning at home so not worried on that score.
Should I be insisting on some special intervention at school (not aware that she's getting any)? If you were in my shoes would you get her a home tutor or should I just accept that she's young in the year and will catch up eventually? I just feel worried that she'll get left behind in a school that is fairly academically focused.
Any thoughts?
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zozzle · 22/11/2012 13:20
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