Changing schools mid-year?
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911 Junior (9yrs) is not a happy camper 
Up until now he's enjoyed (tolerated) school with only the odd minor revolt here and there. I'm pretty proud of him and his last report was straight A's and he was presented with the achiever 'Award' for his year. Can't ask more of him than that, and he worked his little socks off for it
But since his return to school in September it's suddenly all gone horribly wrong. Despite his hard work and effort he just cannot seem to please his new teacher. He has come home in tears on several occasions now, and has told me of several incidents of this teacher shouting at him and and reprimanding him for ridiculously petty things. Today he kept in at playtime for dropping his pencil sharpener!!!
It is evident that he is quickly withdrawing from wanting to do the whole school thing and some of his behaviour tells me all is not well e.g. I found him crying in bed this morning with all his old stuffed toys around him. It became apparent that he had laid awake for a large part of the night feeling upset. He has given one of his toys the title of 'Anti Mr.****** Defence'
Based on this (and a few other concerns I have with the school) I'm thinking of getting him out of there and into somewhere a little more productive. Does anyone know if this is allowed? do-able?
Up until now he's enjoyed (tolerated) school with only the odd minor revolt here and there. I'm pretty proud of him and his last report was straight A's and he was presented with the achiever 'Award' for his year. Can't ask more of him than that, and he worked his little socks off for it
But since his return to school in September it's suddenly all gone horribly wrong. Despite his hard work and effort he just cannot seem to please his new teacher. He has come home in tears on several occasions now, and has told me of several incidents of this teacher shouting at him and and reprimanding him for ridiculously petty things. Today he kept in at playtime for dropping his pencil sharpener!!!
It is evident that he is quickly withdrawing from wanting to do the whole school thing and some of his behaviour tells me all is not well e.g. I found him crying in bed this morning with all his old stuffed toys around him. It became apparent that he had laid awake for a large part of the night feeling upset. He has given one of his toys the title of 'Anti Mr.****** Defence'
Based on this (and a few other concerns I have with the school) I'm thinking of getting him out of there and into somewhere a little more productive. Does anyone know if this is allowed? do-able?
Wow! Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone, especially yours MS, Big Dods and Claire. I was looking at changing his school as a last resort, although I do already have some other concerns with the way the school is run. It is a great school in many respects but seems to do little to encourage those with more ability. I am hoping to get the little fella into Grammar school and his current school seem to almost discourage training up for the 11+?. Some of the other parents have mentioned concerns over his teaching style too. It is a good point re. the children getting to used to a male teacher however, as this is indeed the first male teacher they have had! Food for thought.
My wife has an appointment to see the teacher tomorrow and we'll go from there.
On behalf of 911 junior, Many thanks
My wife has an appointment to see the teacher tomorrow and we'll go from there.
On behalf of 911 junior, Many thanks
Edited by 911motorsport on Wednesday 4th November 22:09
okgo said:
davidjpowell said:
Two sides to every story - and I bet your not getting the teachers side from your 9 year old!
If you have an issue ask for a meeting to discuss.
Absoloutley.If you have an issue ask for a meeting to discuss.
Beliving a 9 year old over a grown adult is not reccomended, although something has clearly changed..go and have a chat with them.
t then I'd tell him to get on with it! but he's genuinely a good kid (as evidenced by every good school report to date, along with head teacher's notes of praise). If anything he's a bit too quiet sometimes.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff