Meeting with Teacher

Small Boy's class  teacher is also the Deputy Head, and is currently Acting Head. His class is being covered by an excellent supply teacher. We met with his class teacher this morning. Just a few points from the meeting to remind me.

We explained we were surprised by Small Boy's report, thinking the writing issue had mostly been resolved, but that it appeared to be a big issue still. We said we thought it had started when he had to have weekly spelling tests in Letters and Sounds and that his maturity at the time, did not match his ability. Teacher agreed. Letters and Sounds in its current format will not continue next year, and Small Boy will be working within Phase 6 in the classroom.

His current writing level is 1a, which I totally agreed with. We discussed potential pressures for Year 2 (SAT's!) and how they will be dealt with. Also that Small Boy will write for a reason, but not if he can't see the point. Teacher said he should achieve 2a at the end of next year.

I explained what we had been doing at home, and that Small Boy was willing to write for me at the moment so I could help him. I said he was very negative about his work to start, but that already he was more positive and writing more, and that I would work on this writing fluency over the holidays. I also told her what Small Boy had said - that writing is easier at home because we talk about it more. We also expressed our surprise at how competitive Small Boy is at home, but not at school. Teacher said he is very comfortable in the class and knows he is one of the brightest, so doesn't feel the need to compete.

We requested more regular updates from school for next year.

I feel quite positive after that meeting, and will be interested to see how our summer goes and how his return to school in September goes!