Are primary schools victorian or is it me?

[liquoriceandtomatoes]

My ds has just started reception in Sept, having gone to a small nursery which was all about nature walks, painting and play with lots of hometime for friends play and museums. He is a different child since Sept, much less likey to be creative, moody, sullen and often angry post-school etc

He doesn't seem to do much active stuff at school, yes, there's playtime but nothing directed seems to be physical. It's all about sitting on the same spot doing repetative writing. They are set for maths and phonics in reception, which may affect self-esteem.

My questions are: I thought it's well known now that there are different learner styles and some kids learn in a visual/physical sense, why are schools not thinking about this?
Why the obsession for reception class to learn instead of play/move/be creative/learn agency etc?
Why are heads not reading the literature on development and just wanting kids to pass tests and read at 4?
Is it his school or is this the national curr and everywhere?

My ds would love to be put into teams and problem solve, then do some sports, then some art, not to mention learn some music. None of this is happening!!!!!!!! Why aren't 4/5 yr olds doing sport anymore?????????

Is this it?

No learning the Christmas songs or getting a nativity ready?

Babyboomer in England children start school in September and some will be 5/almost 5 while others may be just 4. The law says they have to be in full time education the term after their fifth birthday

OP these are the Early Years goals your child will be working towards in reception: Early Years Outcomes

If they are genuinely doing no music, no drama, no PE, no learn through play - then they will not be following the EYFS framework and would be failing OFSTED, etc.

Which is why Ofsted now interview pupils rather than conduct long classroom observations

I always remember the day the OFSTED inspector choose children to speak to. Of all children, he chose a child with selective mutism. We did tell them, but no - they went ahead anyway. Needless to say, they didn't get very far!

Babyboomer in England children start school in September and some will be 5/almost 5 while others may be just 4. The law says they have to be in full time education the term after their fifth birthday

I'm an eejit, sorry. I'd read another poster's situation and misunderstood.

I think it should be pointed out that all those things might be child initiated and not music lessons as the OP might envision it but singing songs, clapping rhythms, listening to CDs and access to musical instruments in continuous provision or role play in the home corner or small world area or riding the wheeled vehicles, climbing on the trim trail or using the soft play.

Sorry, I think I may have confused things. I'd read one of the other posts on the thread and confused it with the OP's.