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Writing skills in a rising five

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jabed · 21/03/2011 08:21

My DS started the village school last September. He is an August born so he is still only 4 1/2. I sent him able to read and write . I taught him to form letters etc. He was bright so he picked it up.

Now his teacher says he doesnt put enough pressure on when writing but wouldnt clarify.
I cant see it because his letters are visable and well pressed. I taught him to reduce pressure because words should be on a page, not impressed on the next six. I am worried because they seem to want to label him and have some programme for strengthening his joints which includes lots of stuff I worry may damage his growing body. He hasnt got joint problems. Since they arent Dr's and he is young for his class, I am not happy. Also, let me say again. I cant see the problem.

I dont know what to do. Anyone met this?

OP posts:
BobbiDazzler · 08/04/2011 16:52

Passive aggressive, obsessive and obviously not really after any advice or support, because you seem to know it all. Bye, OP!

tabulahrasa · 08/04/2011 17:04

'Actually jabed I'm a full time Y2 teacher in addition to being SENCO and a host of other roles so it's actually in my interest to have no one on the SEN register to reduce my workload'

and in no way inferring that you are one at all mrz, because there are more good ones than bad and you certainly seem like a good one from where I've seen you post, but that's exactly what bad SENCOs do - which is why he got people saying that it's hard to get support even when there's a recognized problem, never mind without one, lol

mrz · 08/04/2011 17:16

I just find the idea that teachers want to create imaginary difficulties for their pupils slightly bizarre. If teachers raise concerns it's because they really believe the child has a problem.

Feenie · 08/04/2011 19:01

SENCO - special education needs. Trained to look for problems and pehaps finding ones that are not there

What a peculiar view from a teacher! Hmm

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