DD1 is 5 with a July birthday. We have just moved back from the US where she she did pre-k instead of reception class. In her school y1, y2 and reception are split over 2 classes. She is with reception class - I wasn't surprised or unhappy about this at the start of the year given her birthday. Academically I am still not unhappy but I think it's starting to affect her self-esteem. Its a little bit vague but from what I can gather the other yr1 girls in her class go to the next class up for their learning even though they have registration etc with dd's class. She is then the only girl left which bothers her. I just explained that she is bit younger etc and she seemed to get over it. However since half-term a little girl has joined the school who is younger than her but in year 1 - she was really pleased as thought she'd have a buddy but that little girl has now been moved up to the next class too. DD is now saying she must be stupid etc as EVERYONE ELSE (boys don't count apparently) goes up to other class regardless of age. Don't know what to do - was thinking if speaking to teacher but she is not very approachable and I don't want to be pushy. Any ideas? Thank you if you made it to the end of the garble :-)