If they are happy to blend words (in the blending book but not yet reading phrases on the ditty sheet): If your child is confident with blending words and has the stamina to read the phrases on the ditty sheet: What kinds of special educational needs might the children at Maryvale Catholic Primary School have? Family Poems These poems are for you to read to your child. Use a rhythm in your voice - the more you read it the more your child will be happy to join in. Your child is supposed to be able to read these with very little help (they are not stories for an adult to read) - only start your child reading these if you feel they are ready and are wanting to read some more.

If there is a word your child cannotsound out (balloon, dinosaur, teddy, Floppy, Kipper) read it to them and point out the picture clue.

Who are the best people to talk to in this school about my child's difficulties with learning/Special Educational needs or disability (SEND)?