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Poor SAT results Yr 2

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ElsieMc · 13/07/2010 11:01

I have been concerned about DS's reading and writing for some time and have been into school twice with my concerns. The first time the headteacher said he was predicted a 2a in his SATS. I remained unconvinced following a bad OFSTED report which raised considerable concern about reading and writing standards in the school.
I then went to see his class teacher who told me DS was predicted a 2b and that he had moved to the top table in english/writing.
However, we now have the results and he is a 2c and I have been told he will have to go into an extra help group, taught by a TA, outside the main classroom.
My issue is that why was this not dealt with earlier and why was I misled.
He is a bright enough child and was a 2a in maths, despite the current chaos in the school meaning he only had one hours maths per week. My husband spent time with him at home.
I am really worried about him being isolated from his peers and I know I can improve on this by working with him at home. Before Autumn term can anyone offer me some advice on how to move matters on for him?
He can read but his reading lacks fluency, expression and he appears to have a lack of comprehension.
His school reading record just records his reading as "lovely...".
Any advice?

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cazzybabs · 13/07/2010 11:11

He only had 1 hour of numeracy a week - are you sure? I am not surprised their OFSTED was bad!

If it were me (and I don't know year 2 but I have taught year 1 and 3). Write for a purpose...holiday diary maybe. Keep reading to him so he can get use to the language of stories. Discuss what you are reading "Why do you think they have written that?" "What will happen next?". Discuss figurative langauge,

ICantFindAGoodNickname · 13/07/2010 11:13

Try going back to picture books - my dc is a good reader but still really enjoys picture books - a lot!

MarthaQuest · 13/07/2010 11:15

This is exactly what Ds was like at the end of Y2. I was extremely worried about his handwriting and the school weren't concerned, despite the fact it was illegible and he could barely string a sentence together.

I bought a handwriting book from Amazon, which has daily exercises. The regular practice, with me initially sitting with him and supervising his letter formation, has worked wonders and it's now fine.

He has 1 hour a week extra support, which is better than nothing I suppose.

I'm planning on tackling his literacy and numeracy this summer hols. An hour a day in the morning won't kill him

ICantFindAGoodNickname · 13/07/2010 11:16

Pie Corbett has written some fab books detailing games and activities for KS2 - although lots aree suitable for younger/older kids too. Try Jumpstart Literacy Games & Activities for ages 7-14, much more fun to do at home over the holidays.

MarthaQuest · 13/07/2010 11:17

It makes me cross, because DS and other kids like him, are SO capable of improving and making great leaps forward but they are being let down by the school.

DS is lucky that I'm a SAHM at the mo, so I've the time and energy to help him -he would be stuffed otherwise, frankly.

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