If he is easily distracted it could be worth getting his hearing checked, as that sometimes affects concentration...


i don't think you will look foolish and unprepared saying "my goal for my child is to get an education, I'd like him to read and know some maths...I would like him to be a useful and courteous member of society. Unfortunately I don't know what should be expected from a child his age, so I don't know what specific goals from an academic perspective are appropriate. Do you think level 3 by the end of term is achievable??"

Having said that, I can tell you are worried about what they will think of you - So it will probably help you feel a bit more in control if you have some ideas.... You've done a great job - i think your goals seem good (I still think its the schools job to work that out... But she may be trying to see if you are on the same page, and want you to work together...)

Might not be possible for the school to tell you what is going on with the curriculum, teachers don't really have time to email each parent... But you can only ask

Just don't let her make them too hard so he is set up for failure... That will only make you all feel bad.

Remember that this is not a test to see how good a parent you as, or whether your goals are "right"... It's just you and the teacher sitting together making a plan that you both think are right for your child... Don't worry too much.. You won't look silly at all

its stressful trying to get i right for your kids,isn't it?