ELS -Does anyone elses dc have to do this?

[Beauregard]

dd1(6)struggled with her reading and writing whilst in reception and i raised this as a concern as she is so bright and quick to learn new skills.My concerns were brushed off and now she is so far behind in yr 1 that she has to have this ELS.So she has come home with a printed photo of herself and a book which we have to read with her.The worksheet is nothing but patronising eg "Read book with her and get her to point to pictures and words"(have been doing so for years)and the best line is "Using the photo of your dd help her to make a picture frame using the card from a cereal box and stick dried pasta on it to decorate"(the child is constantly arts and crafting)
ffs how does that help her to read???

YES depending how Y1 operates and is resourced

Dd1 did ELS and it was a very positive experience. She's shy and her motor skills weren't great, so spending 20 mins in a small group every day for a term boosted her reading, handwriting and confidence in general. She's now in Yr 3 and scored above average for literacy... now if only there was a maths equivalent

babster there is its called Springboard and aimed for Y3 children upwards www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/features/mathematics/intervention/springboard

Thank you mrz! I've had a look at the activities and we might just have to have a go at some of them at home. Will also enquire at school about availability.

OK.
In govt. speak, 'wave 1' is what they want all children to be receiving, that is, good quality teaching. That should be OK for most children. For those who don't make progress as hoped and need a 'boost' to help them catch up and work back at age-related norms, there are 'Wave 2' interventions, such as the ELS - the idea being, they'll have a period of input which will enable them to succeed more fully back in class with the Wave 1 stuff. For those children with more significant needs, or who do not make the expected progress during their wave 2 intervention, then there is - wait for it - 'Wave 3'. Wave 3 should be far more personalised, tailored to the individual needs of the child. Some children on Wave 2 will have/need an IEP but not all. All children receiving Wave 3 input should have an IEP.
Well done to anyone who read all that!