Starting school, help!!

[figandmaple16]

Hi guys,
I have a 4 year old (5 in July) who will start school at the end of August.
He is advanced for his age with maths, knows how to count and subtract, knows some times tables, kind of understands fractions and money. He is a good reader, he can sound out just about any word he doesn't know (but is a bit out off by skent letters!) but can read any story suited for up to about 8 years of age, going fairly fluently word by word.
He also writes, but his writing though its clear he writes words how they are spelled most of the time. Such as 'I lik to no' for 'I like to know'. He also mostly writes in capitals though he is now starting to realise and correct it himself.
So my q is: ill be making a care plan for him (for health reasons) should I mention this with it?
If not, should I mention this to his teacher/head mistress/master?
Or, should I just let him get on with it and see if the school contacts me about it?
I would like to see him getting extra attention/better challenges in maths for beyond his age group that's more suited to his level.

[SavingsQuestions]

So much about the first term will be about settling into school routines/ playing nicely with others/ getting coats on and off/ going to assembly that I dont think they will be looking to challenge initially.

I had an early reader (hyperlexic - later turned out to be autistic) but they still were encouraged to do a letter a day the first few weeks while everyone learns to form the letters correctly (lower case/in our case with lead in and out lines). Also they cover all the sounds in detail so this is a good foundation for spelling later on.

Personally I'd let reception be a settling in year, let them find their own way and if you want "stretch" to find other directions (music/sport/cooking).

[lifeover40]

You should definitely include it in an EHCP as this will make sure appropriate challenge is in place going forward.

[namestheyareachanging]

He probably won't be the only one unless it's a small school. Don't get me wrong, it's advanced but not at all unusual for that age.

As above, both of mine had to do the basics that they already knew (and the one in Yr 5 still does and it drives her potty - secondary school is better though). They should get challenges as well though.

Definitely mention it in any health plan if you need to do one, as it's part of the whole picture. If you do feel he isn't being challenged and he's bored as a result, don't mention it until the second term. The most important things is settling in.

[emeraldcity2000]

I think you should mention it. It's hard for the teachers with a class of 30 to get a view on the standards I think. My dd could read before school, they still spent the first term sending us books like 'the tin hat'... I am not pushy enough though I think!

[Spanglebangle]

It won't matter. The school will notice his ability for themselves. Assuming it's state not private there is very little they can do other than set extra work after he has finished the class work.

[Flowersintheattic2021]

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[AlexaShutUp]

The school will assess his abilities for themselves, so I don't think you need to mention it particularly. He'll probably find that there are a couple of other kids who are able to operate on a similar level.

[RandomComment]

@namestheyareachanging

He probably won't be the only one unless it's a small school. Don't get me wrong, it's advanced but not at all unusual for that age.

As above, both of mine had to do the basics that they already knew (and the one in Yr 5 still does and it drives her potty - secondary school is better though). They should get challenges as well though.

Definitely mention it in any health plan if you need to do one, as it's part of the whole picture. If you do feel he isn't being challenged and he's bored as a result, don't mention it until the second term. The most important things is settling in.

Only on mumsnet that a 4 yo kid who knows times tables and fractions, can read and write is called not unusual. Either you gave birth to Einstein or you know fck all about child development. Stop the bullsh!tting lol

[immersivereader]

When you say understands fractions, what do you mean? What half a pizza looks like?

[MilkCereal]

Wouldnt put it in writing just mention in passing to teacher. Reception is about settling in to school and independence not really how good at maths you are. Concentrate on the social and emotional development- can he get dressed himself? Can he self regulate emotions? He will be fine.

[Clymene]

The kid started school two months' ago