Experience of twins in separate classes

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My b/g twins were in same Reception Class and are now in separate y1 classes. The change in my dts' behaviour has been remarkable! We had several issues with his attitude and stropiness in R, whereas Dtd exceeded in most areas. He is now a model pupil, doing really well and no behaviour issues. Better at home too, less whinging. Would you say it's because he's grown ups bit or because he's got some space away from his twin sister? They are good friends 95% of the time. Would be interested to hear other's experiences.

Aha. My b/g twins just started in separate classes in Reception. School asked me what I thought and I said I didn't mind as they are fairly independent of each other (separate friends, totally different personalities etc.) so they COULD manage in the same class and I could see pros and cons to both separating and staying together.

School separated and some people have been a bit that I allowed them to (the previous twins in school stayed in same class). Since the decision was taken in the middle of summer term, there were several incidents where dd did done well in something and ds2 (VERY competitive) has got angry/ sabotaged a certificate etc. so I became very glad the school took decision to separate them out. This makes me feel even more glad. Thanks for posting.

Incidentally, mine are good friends too, but clearly ds2 does compare himself with his dsis, which can make him unhappy. (She couldn't give a fig!).

It may be that he gets on better with the new kids in his class too. My ds1 had a class mix up going into Y2 and was A LOT happier in the new class.

This term can also be better. I remember my ds1 at this time in Y1 and seemed like he suddenly grew up. I think the summer holidays relax them, they are ready to work. Having a new teacher focusses them. The end of the summer does drag on and the January term also feels pretty dreary.

I'm a twin and my brother and I were separated in reception and we were never in the same class until gcse

If you spend all day everyday with the same person you will end up fighting -why would twins be any different?

It gives both twins a chance to develop their own personalities

I was the confident twin but always felt I had to look out for my brother
My brother was the quiet one and would let me talk for him, in a class on his own he had to speak up even though he's still quiet

It really did benefit both of us