If you had 2 children receiving early intervention, would you think you might be messing up as a parent?

[rickman]

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No of course not. There are hundreds of reasons for receiving early intervention. What do you think you got wrong?

I would worry, but I would also be glad that the school had identified early and were being proactive to help.

what's early intervention?

depends what the intervention is for.

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well reading and writing is not much your fault surely ? Are they thinking dyslexia ?

for DD - what sort of things is she doing ? Could it be related to diet or overtiredness ? Those things you can do something about if they are the case. Do you know why she is doing what she is doing ? Does she not want to be at school, or is she overexcited and being too boisterous ?

DD2 has started on the ELS scheme, and I am very happy that the school are doing something to help her (she is yr1, but 6 already). It has improved her motivation and concentration almost immediately.

I have a friend whose second child is on it for literacy support after her first had help for behaviour. I cefrtainly don't think she is messing up, and see no reason why anyone would think you are.

Surely you are supporting the school and doing more, not less than to help your kids at school.

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by the way my nephew had extra help with reading.

he is very bright, the youngest in the year and does not like to do things he finds difficult. So he struggled to pick up reading - and all the rest of the class seemed to find it easier - so he decided it was something he did not want to do.

He did however, like getting the extra attention involved in special reading help .

I think it is great that the school are being so helpful rickman.
I'm a single mum too, but I always reassure myself that their father is such a prize prat that the children are better off without his constant intervention in their life.
My DS has had & continues to have various problems & I have been so grateful for all the support the school have given & continue to give him.
I think as long as you show that you are willing to work with the school & do everything you can then they are not going to be thinking about silly stereotypes.

rickman, this is no reflection on you as a mother, nor is it anything to be ashamed of or worried about IMO.

It is actually refreshing to hear of a school supporting their pupils so well - I spent many years trying to get support from my two children in school, to no avail!

You sound like a lovely mum, who's concerned about the welfare and education of her children.

Please don't be worried or upset by this - it is a positive thing for your children to be given a bit of extra support if that is what will help them feel happier and more confident at school.

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What is it that you think you should be doing with them, Rickman?

They're both very young, and I'm sure you're giving them everything they need.

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I think it might be helpful to make appointments with the school to see the relevant teachers.

Ask them what they think you could/should be doing with your children at home.

It might be less than you think.

I'm sure they'll be supportive, and hopefully it will put your mind at rest.