Upset for my DS re: reading levels and teasing?

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Hi my DS is 6 and in year 2 (July baby). He is quite low in reading level but its a bit of a non issue in our house as we read with him everyday and there has been improvement since YR.
so... Today we got to school and his close friend B asked DS what colour level he was on, I was saying it doesn't matter but B said he already knew DS was blue and B was 4 levels above he did blue in reception. I was making light saying we all learn a our own pace etc. but DS was getting upset. Then a girl 'M' butted in and laughted at DS saying they are baby books! Hahaha.
Do I mention to the teacher as DS said don't worry mum and looked like he might cry.

Is there anything I can do for DS or should I just leave it? I was so sad for him when I left him he's a very young 6 and sensitive too.
Sorry for garbled just finished work but wanted advice thanks.

Your poor DS : (

I had no idea how competitive it was until my DS started school. Some children (and parents!) are obsessed with who is on what level or in which group.

My DS was blissfully unware of his level for well over the first year at school but eventually it became such a topic of conversation with friends that he worked it out.

He has a couple of friends who ALWAYS go on about how much better they are at things. Not just reading - things like - "I've got more big teeth than you", "Your bike is a baby bike - mine is much bigger".

I just tell DS that the most important thing is to try things and to enjoy them.

He is not the best reader, swimmer, tennis player etc but I want him to keep trying.

I would definitely mention it to the teacher as others have said the children clearly need to learn about kindness and not hurting others feelings!

You didn't alarm me at all, Delphie! My dd 13 has recently been diagnosed with mild dyslexia and she was an early reader and despite all her learning difficulties (ASD and comorbids) is one of the most creative kids I know! I also have 2 sisters that are dyslexic and they're both very clever in other ways.

I'm more worried about wether school will support him enough since they have held this info from me to the point that I thought it was being paranoid about his reading due my DD's difficulties! That gut feeling was right once again!

My DS is highly intelligent. He is so observant and inquisitive as well as loving and kind. I'm frustrated that he is unable to show this in school. He is unable to read or write and despite school telling me he joins in group/class work verbally fine I'm not convinced as the SENCO wasn't aware of the fact that he's really intelligent till I told her so he's obviously not displaying it in anyway!

They are now bringing in support from specialist teaching services so hopefully things will start to improve for him.