Behaviour in Y1 class

KathG · 2006-11-18T20:07:54+00:00

What is the worst behaviour (you are aware of!) in your child's year 1 class? We are worried that our daughter's class is exceptionally bad...

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WigWamBam · 18/11/2006 20:10

Generally the behaviour in Year 1 seems better than it was in Reception. There's the odd bit of low-level name-calling and the like, but it's soon sorted by the teachers and the classes seem very well behaved.

What are your particular concerns?

HuwEdwards · 18/11/2006 20:11

Really, just high energy levels with the boys I think.

The kids lose 5mins playtime with each bit of 'bad behaviour' (this can be as little as not putting a book away when asked first time) and it seems to act as a good deterrant.

annh · 18/11/2006 20:12

DS2 is in Year 1 and whenever I am in school generally or in his class I am always amazed how well-behaved they are! What specifically was concerning you?

Blandmum · 18/11/2006 20:12

My SIL teaches in Infants (not sure which class)

She has been called a 'Fucking cunt' by one of her kids

HuwEdwards · 18/11/2006 20:13

MB

what was the outcome of that?

kid · 18/11/2006 20:17

Year 1 at DCs school is mainly calm. IMO it really depends on what expectations the teacher has of the children and also how the school support them.

Blandmum · 18/11/2006 20:18

She had to carry on teaching him for the rest of the school year.

HuwEdwards · 18/11/2006 20:19

outrageous - should've been turfed out on their ear.

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KathG · 18/11/2006 20:22

Mb what was the outcome? (that I have been told has happened) but that is just one of the incidents.

Don't want to post details in case it identifies the school... but suffice to say we are wondering whether we should move our shy daugther who finds the making friends bit tough hence the post.

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HuwEdwards · 18/11/2006 20:25

DD1 is in what I guess would be called an inner city state primary, but I would be appalled if I ever heard language like that in Yr1. 'smelly bum' is more like the kind of expletive used - but certainly not to the teacher.

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KathG · 18/11/2006 22:07

At least its not just me that thinks this is out of order, and the fact it isn't isolated is what really worries me.

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KathG · 22/11/2006 10:01

Am trying to ascertain how catastropic things are: how many children have had exclusions (of the order of a day) in your child's year 1 class?

Thanks for your messages, am really not sure whether we should change her school.

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admylin · 22/11/2006 10:11

My advice would be - if you are going to move her, do it soon. i was shocked at the kids behaviour in ds's class but didn't move him because I thought it would get better and moving into a new class is hard so i didn't want to put him through it again (we moved towns so it was his 2nd school). Now a year later I am still shocked about his class and know that if we move him it will be really hard to get used to a new group of kids who have been together for over 2 years. Do it as soon as possible, I really regret not doing it.

binkacat · 22/11/2006 10:33

there's a little girl in dd's class who sits under the table and won't come out - often hits the teacher and headmaster. Swears like a trooper as well.

DD says other children sometimes slam her head against the door, but I'm taking that with a pinch of salt. And one little boy apparently whispers rude words to DD in assembly.

I think the worst behaviour was a teacher and teaching assistant shoving and pushing each other while screaming abuse!!!!!

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KathG · 22/11/2006 21:14

Anyone had experience (or know ) what the process is for permanent exclusion from infants?
Thanks

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queenceleste · 05/12/2006 17:42

KathG, have you spoken to the class teacher? I would start there and raise your fears as openly as you can, it's the best starting point IMO - they always know more than we imagine they do as parents. During that meeting you could say that you may like to speak to the Head Teacher about the whole school behaviour policy to seek reassurance and would they be ok with that? The teacher should ideally feel consulted/respected and make you feel supported in going to the Head.

A good Head should be available to reassure you that you child is in a positive and healthy environment. If there are any significant problems the school should not only know about them but be addressing them and be open about it. You should also feel free to contact the chairman/woman of governors if you're not happy with what the Head says.

What did the school's last OFSTED report say?

If all these things fail to satisfy then at least you gave the school a chance and you can choose another school with more experience in what makes a good school!

All the best.

queenceleste · 05/12/2006 17:42

KathG, have you spoken to the class teacher? I would start there and raise your fears as openly as you can, it's the best starting point IMO - they always know more than we imagine they do as parents. During that meeting you could say that you may like to speak to the Head Teacher about the whole school behaviour policy to seek reassurance and would they be ok with that? The teacher should ideally feel consulted/respected and make you feel supported in going to the Head.

A good Head should be available to reassure you that you child is in a positive and healthy environment. If there are any significant problems the school should not only know about them but be addressing them and be open about it. You should also feel free to contact the chairman/woman of governors if you're not happy with what the Head says.

What did the school's last OFSTED report say?

If all these things fail to satisfy then at least you gave the school a chance and you can choose another school with more experience in what makes a good school!

All the best.

cece · 05/12/2006 17:50

In DD's yr 1 class I hear (from parents who help) that they are very noisy and some do not follow instructions. I know there is at least one girl who refuses to do things she is asked to do as I went in to help and she point blank refused to come and read with me. I got the impression from the LSA that was normal for her!

They are always last out, apparently they are appaling at lining up. I also heard that parents are going in to help them change for PE as so many can't manage on their own

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KathG · 06/12/2006 09:42

Things appear to be resolving themselves (drastic action appears to have been taken, but this is all based on well-placed rumour). Fingers crossed it will all work out, and in the mean time my DD has spontaneously become interested in learning again!

Ofsted is fab, and it is a v good school...

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KateF · 06/12/2006 12:13

I am taking my dds out of school at the end of term, mainly because of dd2s Yr1 class. There are at least 6 children who are severely disruptive and dd2 can't cope with the noise and general atmosphere. She has also become a target for a couple of these children who are making her life miserable. I don't blame the teacher-she is newly qualified and lovely - but these kids are a nughtmare and I won't leave dd2 with them for the next three years.

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KathG · 06/12/2006 13:16

KateF what are you swapping to? (New state school, indep, home ed?) Have been thinking about all of these, should things deteoriate: we now know how DD can work/be happy at school.

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KateF · 08/12/2006 14:12

KathG-we will be home-educating for a while until spaces become available at the only other lower school we would be happy for them to go to. Realistically we need someone to move out of the area - probably two someones as need a space in Yr1 and one in Yr2!