To not want DD to miss assembly for extra reading time?

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Fully prepared to be told if IABU. DD is 5 and in year 1....she's in a focus group to help her come on a bit faster with her reading. I do read with her daily and she enjoys it...but today she came home and I asked her "What was good about school today?" and she said "Oh...that I didn't have to go to assembly but stayed in the classroom to read with MissX." Miss X is a TA.

DD seemed happy about this arrangement but I'm not. Assembly is an important part of the day...why, if it's important is DD missing it to read?

I understand that they might think it's quieter or something but I'm still not happy. Shall I ask about it incase DD has got it mixed up or something and if she hasn't...then shall I ask that it doesn't happen again?

Reading is important. Let the school do their job.

On further questioning it seems that they were staggering it somehow....a boy came to get her having finished his turn at reading. I don't feel so bad about it now thanks all...I know they need to use their time as best they can.

Sounds like a really caring school. OP, your daughter is happy and that is so important. I think we all worry about little children and their reading - the main thing is that they are enjoying school.

YABU reading is far more important than assembly. It won't be forever.

We have assembly every day of the week and always do some readers then as its the perfect opportunity to give them quality time in a quiet environment.

I listen to about 3 children during assembly and have different ones each day so they are effectively only missing one assembly a week. If I've identified someone who really needs the extra support I would listen to them at some point everyday to make sure they are getting the support they need. Won't always be during assembly, sometimes before class starts or in between lessons but assembly is by far the best time as they don't miss anything vital.