My DS is in Y3. In his KS1 SATs he scored all 2a's so not genius but above average. At parent consultation we were given his results of NFER tests taken earlier in the year. He scored below the national average of 100 for all except VR and that was only just over at 101, all others in the 90s.
The Headteacher was taking the consultation as DS's teacher has been off sick and we're not sure if he is returning. DS had him as NQT in Year 1 and he was moved to Yr 3 at start of this year and this is his first time of teaching Yr 3. When I questionned her what support/assistance my DS was going to be given due to poor progress, I was told 'there are lots who are worse than him'. She wouldn't give me class averages but I have someone in the 'know' and have been told that approx 50% of the class scored under average in English and about 30% under in Maths. She did say that they are working hard to get all the class to at least 3c in their optional SATs in May. I think what has made is worse is that his 2 best friends have been taken out for extra help (not sure in what) since beginning of school year but have both scored significantly higher than DS in tests.
I am not a pushy person by nature but am now wondering if I should be fighting his corner more. My older DD also made little progress between Y2 and Y4 (only 2a to 3C in 2 years - completely different teachers) but is now flying and is borderline for a level 5. So I'm not sure if I'm worrying about nothing or if I should make more of a fuss.
Any advice?
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Y3 DS falling behind but am told 'there's a lot worse'
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Boobaddum · 08/04/2010 22:36
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