I've just got into mumsnet and regularly now take a look at what's being discussed. Today is such a beautiful day where I am and I got some great feedback about my DS1 yesterday that I am in a fantastic mood.
He's just started Y3 at a junior school. At Easter he changed infant school (because we really, really wanted him to get into the this junior school) so he's changed schools twice in 2010. A huge thing for a 7 year old.
He's left lots of lovely chums back at his old school and he's knuckled down and taken it all in his stride. We still see his friends weekly, and he's making new friends at the new school.
He was really struggling with reading and numeracy last year, but his reading clicked last autumn and now he's amazing. There was support from us and his school and his confidence grew and now he's soaring.
When he was assessed at his new infant school shortly after starting there in the summer term, his numeracy was seen as very below what his should have been for Y2. His SATS scored a W, which is working towards a level 1. I was distraught, but I knew how much he had come on with his reading so I was pretty confident he could get to grips with numeracy.
And he has. He has had support at home and school and with a fantastic tutor once a week and last night she told me that his progress has been so amazing over the past few months that she thinks he will be off the SN register by the end of the year. I am so proud of my wonderful son. And so pleased for him. His confidence has increased, he's enthusiastic about learning and school. Although he's unlikely to be top of the class anytime soon, he now knows that he can do it when he tries.
Sorry this is long, but I am so proud and emotional about this. It's been a long time worrying about him. Hope this is an inspiration to anyone else worrying about their DCs.