Worried about ds.

[PBandJSandwiches]

Ds is struggling with reading and I have been supporting him in this. No progress yet but his teacher said he was doing ok. He can't even recognise a word he has just sounded out on the previous page.

Anyway, he was just trying to write a card to his Grandma and it has become obvious he doesn't even know how to form letters that are not In his name. :o

This is not good for a child entering the last term of reception, is it? Do I say something to the teacher? And obvs I will work with him at home but wanted to gauge just how far behind he is. :(

and when they do start they are taught in a much more formal way than their peers in the UK bestemor

Very controversial and emotional topic! Always good to bear 2 things in mind, IMHO:

1. People in "late start countries" always point out how much better the "early start countries" are doing - and vice versa!
2. No matter when they start, most children will end up reading and writing at some point.