sponsored spell for my dyslexic son should i keep him of school ?

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don't know what to do. There are a hundred to spell.School have given the same spelling to all the children from reception to year 6. I do alot to try to build up my childs self estem.I feel it is totally unfair.School put on letter they don't expect reception children to get them all right but what about less abled children.

When they have a sponsored bike ride at least i could say he hasn't got a bike.They would then be able to do laps walking.Trouble is sponsored anything in schools is so competitive amongst pupils it is ging to be embarrising for the poor little man.
Anyone got any ideas of how to get around this?

DS has Dyspraxia and hypermobility {in leg muscles - so he has a limp} and when they did a sponsered fun run last year - I arranged a hospital appointment for that morning

He was due to see the consultant that week anyway but I just made the appointment for the friday morning

So he didn't miss any lessons but did miss the run

What year is he in?

I would sort of make a dentist appointment or simular

he is in year 5 . just think it is so insensitive of the school to do this.There is no alternative that he can do and feel good about hmself

haven't spoken to him about it yet

Have you talked to the school?

If they aren't helpful about it then I agree dental appointment or eye exam seems like a good bet.

Surly you shoudl speak to the school and discuss your feelings. On the one hand it is rather alot to ex[pect to ask the whole school to revolve around your child, but on theother hand they should try and accomadate him.

I think that this shows lack of thinking from the school - either that or blatant lack of provision for dyslexic children. I teach and would certainly have something to say if my school arranged this!
I probably shouldn't say this....but....I agree with the others, If he were my son I'd keep him off, write a note and tell a white lie.

Does he have an IEP?

What do the school do for him with SENCO?

Is he the only Dyslexic in his class?

He is on a school action plus.He is the only dyslexic child in the school (not). I had to pay to have him tested private. They think my son in year 3 could be now and they are planning on testing him. The school senco is doing all she can.

he certainly isn't the only child that will find this difficult.

Maybe it should be made voluntary then

Totally insensitive and inadequate of the school IMO - wouldn't take that much imagination or time to provide something different for dyslexic children.
You could keep him off school..... However, might it be possible to find some way of making it possible for him to succeed at it on his own terms, eg, give him a prize for the number of hours he spends practising for it? At least then he would know you're proud of him.

i'd take him out fer the day

i agree that the school hasn't thought this out properly with regards to your son and other children who have special needs
i would certainly ask what plans are in place for these children
schools hardly ever have competitive things these days - sports days are all fun fun fun , everyone is a winner etc etc , I think a bit of this is a good thing