I'm aware all this might sound a bit obnoxious or snoozeville but I'm trying to determine if my son is "able" as his teacher says, or gifted and in either case what if anything should be done. In contrast to his elder brother who is average I would say, the youngest seems to do well at anything he turns his hand to. I'm giving him extra maths with a Bond book, 1 year above his age group and he sails through it. He was doing piano last term, his teacher said his memory and ability were exceptional. Unfortunately we lost her so I'm in the process of looking for another one. Generally speaking he loves learning and has great ability to retain info.
His school scores good on most Ofsted criteria, but is not outstanding in any way. They don't seem particularly motivated to nurture and stretch his abilities and I haven't pushed as I don't want to seem, well, pushy.
Any advice? Should I just let the school continue to gove him standard education, or make an effort to stretch him? And what is the most effective way of doing so? What will the difference be in the long term? We are absolutely not a family who can afford private education but I'd like him to get into the best possible secondary school.
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whataboutbob · 03/12/2012 13:02
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