My son is clearly gifted - I am not going to bore you with his achievements to date - but having read up on it - I realize he is waaaay above average - probably gifted stage 4-5 according to mensa.
but as he is born in Oct, he wont get a school place until Sept 2013.
I went to visit a school this morning at their open day and I was rather stunned at the basic things being taught to the reception class - things my son at before age 3 already knew.
i really think he will be ready to start school next year when he will be 3 then turn 4. He will be with kids who are academically his peers; instead of waiting a year then being 4 and turning 5, and so much more advanced than the rest of his class.
i would anticipate that if he is not accelerated early- he will turn out to be a very disruptive force for any teacher as he has a high level of energy combined with his focus.
combined with this, as both his parents are 'large people' he is already looking like a 4-5 year old, not fat, just tall. His friend next door is 7 months older and only comes up to his shoulder. I could easily have seen him in that classroom today, and no one would have been the wiser that he has just turned 3.
Does anyone have any background in this or can offer me some advice based on experience with how best to get my son accelerated at such a young age?
Everyone I have talked to - including schools - have told me unless i get him privately educated - hehhehheh not gonna happen - I am stuck with the current govt rules.
all comments and advice appreciated,
cheers all,