Multiple sets of twins in reception class

[Dixy30]

Hello
Bit of an odd one this.
My child's no1 school place choice for a class of 30 children will definitely include 4 sets of twins (all have older siblings at school) plus 2 other ages have applied!

It is a one form entry school so 30 places, with one teacher and one TA. Of the 8 guaranteed places, 6 are boys and all born may- August.

Any idea what the LA will do as surely will require additional support for these children as twins and boys esp are sometimes known to be a bit behind?

Such an unusual situation!

Typo - so potentially could be 6 sets ie 12 twin children in one form

And what does it have to do with you?

Presumably the pace will be appropriate for all levels. How do you know they will be behind? Are you worried you own child will not get the required attention? To be honest, you can't know any of this until your child is actually in the class and, even then, you will have the word of a 4 year old.

I would worry less, to be honest. They will put in support only if essential and then, given financial constraints, reluctantly.

Sometimes? Only fractionally more than singletons, and more usually as a result of low birthweight or prematurity than having shared a womb

I really don't think you have anything to worry about unless they live nearer school than you so you won't get in.

Have you checked for alien activity in the area around five years ago?

Three sets of twins in dtds reception class.

But none of them were the ones needing any extra support.

A remarkably ignorant generalisation OP.

What an odd question.

Why don't you let teachers and tAs decide who needs the support instead of writing off twins and August borns you haven't even met

How do you know that they are behind - whatever you mean by that?

I have twins with older sibling. They are both way more advanced than my eldest by virtue of having an older sib I expect. In fact, they were ready for YR before they were 4 as they had spent nearly a year in nursery. They are Oct birthdays. Now they are both doing very well. Ds2 is pretty much top of the class (he's a bit of a clever clogs). I think it very much depends on the individual children. Though it is curious to have so many twins in one class. You must live in an upmarket area!

My twins have never struggled academically or physically. Top sets now in year 8. It's a bit of a myth that multiples struggle. Both of mine were walking at 11 months.

The teacher will spend all their time playing with the fascinating twins and your child will be ignored.

Is that what you're expecting

Relax. The school will need to meet the needs of ALL the children in the class. I disagree with your use of 'a bit behind' but it is true that some summer born children and some boys require different interventions to help them thrive. A good school will ensure that happens.

I appreciate this is an anxious time for you but really, wind your neck in. You've got 15 years of school ahead of you with this child. Don't burn yourself out stressing about that which doesn't involve or affect you.

Why presume they will need extra support? Just because they are twins, summer born and boys?? Many don't.

They will be assessed and given extra support as and when or if needed. Same as any other class in the country.

Twins may be behind their peers, just like any child. As for boys being behind, some are and some aren't. I think your OP is ridiculous, sweeping statements like that generally are.

My son is working 3 years ahead of his age, same with some of his peers. It's a load of nonsense about boys being behind, behind what? some government generated ideas based on a typical child who doesn't exist?

Ok; you are anticipating lots of children with additional needs in the class and are wondering how the school will cope?

The school will cope fine.

Are you worried about the possible impact on your child? It will be fine

Wow!

Huh? Extra support?? What???

This is the most bizarre 'concern' I've ever seen expressed on MN!

I have taught incredibly bright twins, quite a few.
What difference do twins make? Surely every child is treated as an individual with different skills and personalities.

None of the boy twins I know are behind their peers!

This is ludicrous. You're worried that these twins will put your child at a disadvantage?

Please discuss this with everyone you know in real life. It will give them such a laugh.

The ratio for reception is ONE teacher to 30 children regardless of month of birth, so a teacher plus a TA is above statutory levels. Two of the brightest children I've ever taught were twin boys with August birthdays.