Let down by school

[Zeynep01]

Hey mums

Just need some advise and second opinions,

My son is in year 1 and I’ve just find out that most of his Class has been getting a second book to read at ( The big cat books) home since September which basically helps them learn to read, when I asked the teacher she said that he should of been getting it and she was confused as to why not, then I asked the assistant teacher again she said she had no idea why he was not getting it! After chasing and running after the teachers for two week I finally managed to get it.

I also had a meeting with the head teacher yesterday as the teacher had no answers for me, she was shocked and said she is going look into it.

There is at least 10 kids in the same position

It has really upset me that he wasn’t given the opportunity and the fact that the teachers was not even aware of it.

I feel I have let my child down for not knowing(he is my first child) I feel let down by the teachers and the schools and we are nearly two term in to the year.

Do you think I should move my child to another school now or wait for few more weeks to see anything going to change then decided?

Any advise is welcomed, thank you for your time

Theres no need to overreact! Can you not just read your own books at home?

Don't you read with your child anyway at home? I can't see what the big deal is.

You are massively over reacting. Surely you have books at home? Read to him, let him pick out words he knows.

I really wouldn’t consider moving him to another school, unless you have other concerns. It’s not even half term of term two yet.

I agree with others seems like a massive over reaction to a mistake.

He was still getting books home, presumably you have books he can read at home too so what’s the issue?

You really had a meeting with the head about this???

It's a simple mistake, his school career isn't going to be affected in any way.

Why would you even consider moving schools over this?

Reading is not a race nor is it limited to any particular system of books. Just read what interests him with him and support whatever he is learning at school. Taking an active interest is just as important longer term. You are in danger of being seen as "that" parent by overreacting to an oversight at worst and going a over the class teacher's head. Take a deep breath and let it go. Are you normally overanxious?

Far too over dramatic, OP. Talk of moving schools and meetings with the Head?! Good grief!

Have you really been only reading one book a week at home or have you been reading more of your own? If so, nothing to worry about. If not, that’s on you and not the school.

FFS! You're going to be 'that parent' aren't you!

It’s your responsibility to read with your child. Buy books or use the library.

Fairly normal in state schools. 1 teacher, at least 30 kids. Something has to give

Ds loves reading now. Only since in year 3 he started to refuse the school reading scheme books. So he just reads his own choice of books and no issue

Echoing everyone else. This is an insane over reaction. Do you not read at home already? We have never ever just used school books. Libraries are free or you can buy phonics books.

I suggest you calm down. Meeting with the head! Insane. No wonder teachers have high stress levels.

Blimey

Why don’t you read the books with him that he he has at home?
I think it’s way OTT to be considering moving schools over this!! Blimey.

Bloody hell! That's quite an over reaction op!!

I can’t tell if you’re being serious or not?

There are no magic books that help a child learn to read. Surely you have books at home that you read with him?

Your child is learning to read in school ALL the time. Daily phonics for learning how to decode words, group guided reading once or twice a week for reading practice, possibly 1-to-1 once a week, and constant exposure to books, writing, wall displays, labels etc around the classroom. Books home are just consolidation and help create good habits. Obviously an oversight but no biggie! He won't be 'behind' by any stretch of the imagination.

You are considering moving your child to a different school because he was only given one book not two??? I'd get a grip ifbivwrre you, you'll be the talk of the staff room by now

Hahahaha!! You’re funny Op .

Calm the fuck down, OP. Wow.

A wind-up I think.

It's a reading scheme not The Holy Grail. There are children that have never seen one and can still read wonderfully. Yes it was a mistake but has it actually affected your son in any way? Is he behind? Is he struggling? Is he being left out on purpose?

Unless this is detrimental to him , it would be bonkers to move him because he got one home reading book instead of one.

Please don’t go and see a headteacher over something so trivial.

Had you also been reading the books you have at home or from the library with him, supplementing what school have provided- as most families do.

Sounds like you are over reacting. If you felt it wasn't enough you could have spoken to them. No need for meetings just get the extra book from now.