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Can classes be changed this late in the year?

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LadySquishington · 13/07/2018 11:33

Say a child is starting reception in September. Two reception classes.
Is it at all possible to have child moved into the other class at this point or is there no chance?

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chocolateworshipper · 14/07/2018 09:35

If one of the twins is moved then another child would have to be moved to the other class in her place, possibly causing distress to that child.

And how do YOU know that's the case in OP's school? At my school, we regularly go over 30 children in a class and don't always have even numbers in all classes in a year group. We do what's best - shocking concept I know.

LadySquishington · 14/07/2018 19:45

So there’s a slight chance? 🤞

I know some twins do better separate but I really don’t think that’s the case for mine. Even their nursery key worker agrees.

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spaghettipeppers · 14/07/2018 20:02

I would not think much of a school who refused to consider the needs to a child and gave you a flat out no.

  • name labels can be re-done
  • you have a valid reason
  • not one child I have ever taught has known the class register off by heart before Christmas, they will not even notice
WombatChocolate · 14/07/2018 20:53

It is pretty late now, because people have all been told. Most schools will not be keen to move a child at this point unless it can be done without moving someone else to balance numbers, and even then are often not keen, because as others have said, it opens the floodgates and most people can think of a reason for their child to be moved. I totally understand that on this, schools often will be really rigid. Remember, it doesn't just affect your child but others too and if you are allowed to make a request, why shouldn't everyone else be allowed to as well?

That said, it can do no real harm to send an email with your request in it. Be polite and not demanding and you never know what might happen.

And for future reference, if you ever need to make such requests, it's always best to make them well in advance of groups being formed or lists published - although schools still might not take into account your thoughts, at a much earlier point, they have the possibility to factor your thoughts into their planning.....but once it's all out there are published and might mean others being moved to, it really does become pretty impossible.

And yes to twins benefitting from not being together. Don't spend much time on the issue with the kids and it won't be an issue for them.

katycb · 14/07/2018 23:18

Hi op I am an education advisor for TAMBA the twins charity- we get this a lot you can contact us via the Tamba website and someone will give you a ring to offer advise or speak to the school on your behalf.

LadySquishington · 15/07/2018 10:41

Thank you Katy, I’ve recently been in touch with Tamba and they’ve been amazing.

Wombat, having researched this, yes I agree that twins should be separated at some point but it’s recommended that twins, especially identical twins, should be kept together during the early years, ideally then being separated at around age 8.

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user789653241 · 15/07/2018 10:51

I think you should act really quickly. School will break up soon, and once it's started in September, it's more difficult to change. I think twins case is different from children separated from friends. Like you say, our school only separate twins in ks2(7/8), or with parent's request.

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