Worries about five year old daughter being moved to another class

[ikky]

My daughter started reception class last September. She initially had a wonderful class teacher, but due to problems with her pregnancy, she missed quite a few days of the first term. Different teachers and TAs taught the class. In the second term, the teacher went on maternity leave and we then had three more teachers cover the class, with the last one teaching for most of the third term.

Today, I received a letter stating that my daughter will be transferred to the other class in year 1 (there are only two classes for each year), the letter given stated that this was to readdress gender and learning needs. The letter states that the decision has been taken with the involvement of the current class teachers and school leadership. With all the changes, these educationalist have not had the chance to know my child or be able to evaluate with confidence her needs.

I am not happy about this, she has five close friends, non of them will be transferred with her, some of the boys, who she is afraid of, who she says are mean to her, are being transferred with her.

I don't understand how the school feels that another change, after what she has been through will not impact on her learning.

Any advise?

You'd probably get more responses if you posted in the Primary part of the Education section under all topics.

But fwiw this happened to my daughter at the same age. She was in a group of 6 friends and was the only one in the other class.

She absolutely thrived in Y1 and is much more confident now. Her reception teacher said they had put quieter girls together. Her school is also two form entry so she saw plenty of the other class during playtime.

They have just mixed up the classes again to go into Y2. She says she is with no friends but knows she will see them at playtime. So she is actually with all her reception friends! Her friend has been out in the other class and also says she has no friends in the same class!

I think you have to let it go and if problems arise next term then raise it then. It is good for 5 yr olds to adapt and if it's a small school anyway she will see plenty of the other class.

Thanks for response. I'll take your advise and post in the Primary part of the Education section.

I see the points you're making, but I'm just so upset. I feel I need to speak to the headteacher to express my feelings. I have written a letter which I will give her tomorrow.

I admire your proactive approach. My daughter was fine but that doesn't mean every child is ok with a move like this. Just be prepared for them to mix them up again next year!

Oh, I'm ready. I asked if the children's will be changed in Y2, and was told, No, just this time.