Thanks so much for all the input - I am going to get the IOWA accleration manual and have a look at that. It is also good to hear some positive stories about acceleration and that it has worked for some families (I have only come across the negative side of acceleration to date). The only thing that my DS6 likes about school is the work, so if that isn't challenging enough he will get disillusioned quickly! Unfortunately he is a very reserved boy and not one to kick up a fuss or ask for anything - he just conforms and then comes home upset.
I like the ideas about the gradual integration and trials with the +2 class if they are unable to differentiate his work further. DH and I are meeting with the Head next week and these will be good discussion points. I do however think that they may say that they are concerned how he will cope with sports with the older boys and also how he will cope from a social point of view (which are legitimate concerns)- have any of you had to deal with these points?
Why do I feel like I am constantly in a dark room trying to find the light switch?! Who's hiding it?!
