Ds went into yr1 in Sept. He had the most wonderful reception year, the teacher and nursery nurse knew him so well, knew how to extend his learning as an individual, it was free flow with a mud kitchen, junk modelling, Early Years done really well.
At the end of last year I found out he had a job share which I already felt a little apprehensive about, but I told myself that it can work really well in certain circumstances. Half of the job share was a teacher who has been there for decades and was the nursery teacher last year, half was a 'cover teacher' last year. The Mon-Weds job share (nursery last year) then was apparently in for the INSET then off sick for the first two weeks of term. She came back for a week then has now gone off sick again for four weeks minimum. They have at least taken on a long term supply for these four weeks initially.
It feels very much like there has been no communication between any of the teachers. One will set homework on one day, then parents will ask for clarification from the other teacher on the next day and she will say something like 'I have no idea why she has asked you to do that'. They seem to have different support staff in the class on most days as well.
In addition to this it feels very much like they are doing endless worksheets. Obviously I don't know the full picture but with sensitive questioning of ds, this seems to be the case.
I currently have quite a good relationship with the headteacher. She knows I was a teacher in the past and asked me to speak st new parent events etc.
I thought about writing a class email but I don't know if this is overstepping the mark? Am I meant to just suck it up and accept that he might not progress to his full potential this year? Should I try and have a quiet word with the Head and risk our good relationship?
Has anyone been in a similar position?