Thinking of heading back
Aug 19th 2010, 6:27 pm
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Re: Thinking of heading back
Yes, hopefully the schools will be able to be flexible. Perhaps my experience was coloured by the dragon of a headmistress at my children's primary school?!
I know that in the US it is common for kids to skip a grade, repeat a grade etc. and it would seem to be the best and most sensible approach to tailor education to the child.
I wish you the best with your move!
I know that in the US it is common for kids to skip a grade, repeat a grade etc. and it would seem to be the best and most sensible approach to tailor education to the child.
I wish you the best with your move!
Aug 20th 2010, 4:20 pm
#17
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Re: Thinking of heading back
Hi Picnic, yes I think the UK are more rigid over this, I wanted my son to start a year later than he did (he was just 4 going to school in the UK), and was told I could delay him but then he would go straight into year 1 and miss reception and I didn't want that, there seemed no flexibility in letting him start a year later - but perhaps it will be different now he's older.
Australia seems very flexible in letting you hold your child back - although from the other side of the coin I had a few negative comments about letting my daughter start prep here at age 4.5, she was more than ready though and has been fine.
Australia seems very flexible in letting you hold your child back - although from the other side of the coin I had a few negative comments about letting my daughter start prep here at age 4.5, she was more than ready though and has been fine.
