Until last year it was considered better for the year 3/4 kids to be ability grouped across those 2 years. This year it is considered better for them to do maths in mixed ability groups within their classes. The kids havent changed. Placement and services are not based on what our kids need they are based on the needs and wants of the establishment. They quote modern research but they only listen to the current fad.

There is often SES grouping in schools as kids tend to go to the local.school especially poor ones with buy parents and no transport.

Last edited by puffin; 11/03/14 12:59 PM.