Keeping the whole class in at playtime.

[Wecandothisthing]

Is the above standard practice from year 2?

DD is 6 and has just started year 2. She told me she had to miss 5 mins of playtime yesterday, along with another child, as they didn't stop talking when they were told to. Fair enough. I had a chat with DD about the importance of being quiet when asked and that if every child spent just 5 mins talking when they shouldn't, that would be 2.5hours of excess talking. Also, how it's respectful to the teacher to do as asked.

Anyway, today DD reported that the whole class was kept in today for the whole of playtime as "some of the boys were being disruptive" the day before.

They all had to stay sat on the carpet instead of playtime.

Is the above normal? I'm not going to say anything to the school, but it seems a bit harsh for 6yos who are just getting used to a classroom without provision.

[Tomorrowillbeachicken]

A lot of our playground is under cover anyhow

[PermanentlyFrizzyHairBall]

No. They don't go out whatever the weather because then you would have to pay the staff to go out in all weather's and that doesn't happen I'm afraid.

Yes they do in my DC's school. (With the exception of torrential downpours, hurricane etc.) Staff and Kids have waterproofs and there is an undercover area for staff to stand and watch from when they're not needed.