Just had parent's evening and this year we actually got some numbers to back up the vague assertions we normally get - thanks to a bad Ofsted, one of the areas of concern being that parents weren't being given an accurate enough picture of their DC?s acheivements. DH hates my recent obsession with grades and I can see his point, but if that is the only way of getting a more objective picture of where the children are, I'm afraid I want to know. I've trusted the school and it appears that it was partly misplaced so now I need the numbers! DS#1 is in Yr 6 and is at level 4b atm for Literacy and 3b for Maths. He has been told that he should manage a 5 for literacy and 4 for Maths. He has a great deal of potential apparently which is bad news for him as that means I shall be on his case.
It's the first time we've had a parents evening where I feel I know exactly where we stand. And the first time a teacher has actually told me that my son is bright and has the potential to do well. Instead of just being lazy (which we know) and a kind and thoughtful child (which we know) and very creative (which we're not so sure about ). We have also always known that he is bright, and fascinated by, and knowledgeable about many subjects but especially science and machines. But no-one at school has ever seemed to notice that .
DD is on track. (yr 4). She works hard and carefully and is generally a joy to teach. She always has been, bless her.
I've also been invited to a phonics reading workshop next week to help DS#2 who has just started in reception.
Maybe a bad Ofsted was a good thing. Here's hoping.
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OrmIrian · 10/10/2007 10:07
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