We moved to the UK from the US a few months ago and my DS started in Reception in March and will have only 1.5 terms by the end of this term. He is summer born (22 July) and always been slightly less socially mature as his peers. He started from scratch with the academics in Reception because the US preschools don't start with phonics etc. until children are 5. He is behind the other kids in his class and fairly frustrated by the reading and writing tasks we need to do at home.
I inquired whether he could repeat Reception, and although his immediate teacher was open to the idea, the Headteacher of the school nixed the idea. Apparently it's never been done at this school and the Headteacher does not want to open this door.
I understand that he will get the needed extra support academically when ever needed and I appreciate this approach. The problem is in my gut I know he would do so much better and quite possibly with much less pain if he wasn't required to be pushed forward based on his birth date.
Do I have any options to hold him back until he's really ready?
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School will not allow DS to repeat Reception - any options?
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XtinaT · 19/06/2011 16:36
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