Hello, I'm in a bit of a conundrum and would love to hear some views from others.
My dd is 6 and is in Year 1, she likes school, she has lots of friends and is very settled. It used to be so lovely and friendly, however, I have some concerns about her school.
Firstly and most recently, her school sent us a letter on Thursday explaining that there is no money so Years 2 3 and 4 are to be combined. I worry about this as dd is the youngest in the class and will find this overwhelming. I also think combining ks1 and ks2 seems odd.
The school is in a group with 2 others and finances are shared, one other school in the group is the priority for money and resources at the moment due to the impending Ofsted they are due.
I know Ofsted isn't everything, but they've just gone from good to RI.
Dd's head has no idea who she is, she has never met her in 2 years. She never comes to sports days or plays. It is a small school and this just seems to indicate a lack of interest.
They have recently let go of the senco and are not replacing them, therefore there is currently no support in place. Apparently they are training a TA up to help them.
I just feel that none of the decisions being made are in the interests of the children. I understand that budgets are extremely tight, but I just think they are ruining what was a lovely, friendly school.
What do you think? I think it might be best if she moves, but will it be too much for her?