My daughter (in reception) had a letter from her school yesterday saying that she had been "identified as a child who could benefit with extra help" especially with reading but it doesnt seem to limit the help to this. I am not upset about the fact they have put her in this group (although I do admit to being disappointed she needs it). I have tried speaking to the teacher on a couple of occasions about the fact I was concerned about the fact she hasnt come on but each time I have been told she is doing fine (last time was just 2 weeks ago).
The letter was just a short letter saying she will be taken out of the class three times a day for one to one attention. She has been given a folder with a reading book in and a writing book. She tells me that the two other chidlren in her group (she is only in a group of three anyway I think they have already grouped them by general ability) are also using these folders.
I would like to talk to the teacher about how far behind she actually is and if this is in all areas or just one or two. I am also concerned about the attitude she has developed about school in the last few months. She is saying things like "I cant do that" or "why is M on level 5 and Im not" and I am a little worried that seperating her like this might make this worse as she was a little upset yesterday coming out of school.
Would it be a good idea to ask the teacher about how exactly this works and also if she can give us a clearer picture of what she SHOULD be doing at this stage rather than just telling us everything is fine (which it clearly isnt!).
I dont want to come off as an over worried parent but the fact my child is in this group makes me worry a bit that there is something we are doing wrong.
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Talking to the teacher about a letter we had yesterday?
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fernie3 · 29/04/2010 13:08
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