Hi
My daugther is in Reception. In the autumn term they were getting the ORT books but just pitcure books. Just after xmas she was still getting pic books and I heard some of her friends had word books. I mentioned this to the teacher who said she needs to match character names with the pic before she gets a word book. I was surprised and explained that she has been able to do this since Sept. The following day my DD came back with a reading book and a note that said 'your daughter can now match the character names with the pic'. I was a bit upset that this had only been noticed after I pointed it out. 2 days later I asked if I could speak to the teacher. I explained my concern and explained that my DD can do these things at home. She said she is not demonstrating it in school. I said why would that be, what is she like in class? Is she worried to speak etc? Then the teacher said, 'yes she doesn't contribute at all, never puts her hand up, not confident at all.' I was surprised again since when I attended the parent evening in Nov the teacher said she settled in really well, being proactive making friends and when I asked if she struggles with anything and can we practise at home she said no nothing. So in Nov it all seemed great and now Jan I am told she is not confident, doesn't contribute and is in the lowest ability group. I asked what can I do to help at home, teacher replied nothing you can't recreate a class room at home. I was so disappointed and surprised by her negative attitude and unwillingness to offer solutions. The day after my meeting with the teacher my daughter got a certificate in assembly for nice handwriting. It's a couple of weeks ago now and she is still in the same (lower) group. I spoke to my daughter's drama teacher and she said in her class she is really confident. Not sure what to believe or what to do!