schooling

[gfrancie]

I have a question for those who live in the UK and have children who have recently been in year one at school. (let's say the past... five years) What is the curriculum like? What might a typical day be like for the kids? I ask because my Mother inlaw had these concerns that somehow Senor Onion might be behind when he starts school. Right now he is in preschool. (since he was four when the school year began) I think preschool is like the reception year fromm what I am able to gather. Now from my perspective, it seems like year one is like Kindergarten in the United States. Obviously more structure than preschool (he is in a play-based learning co-op) but probably not SUPER hard-core academics.

Any other thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.

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[the-sybil.livejournal.com]

Would you like me to try and put you in touch with my friend Joyce (who I've mentioned to you before) who lives near your in-laws? Her kids are still in the school system, in fact I think her youngest is only a little older than Senor Onion. She also used to teach primary school - maybe even still does, we have had little contact other than Christmas cards these last few years - so she might be able to give you some more in-depth answers to your questions.

Unfortunately I don't have an email address for her, but as far as I know the phone# I have is up to date and I can try and call her, and ask if I can pass on her contact details to you.