Son has been put in a mixed class

OUR son has started CE2, but, despite high test scores, has been put with low achievers in a mixed class with CE1.
Other children are two years younger and he has to play at lunchtime with CP pupils who can be aged six.
The mixed class is not stimulating our son and we asked for him to be moved, but the school is unwilling to do it.
We want a fair deal for him: who can we speak to? M.D.

AS you have done, your first move should be to speak to the teacher and the school directrice.

If you are still unhappy you should approach the inspecteur de circonscription for your area.

Check the website of your departmental Inspection Acédemique for details of the IEN de Circonscription for your school zone with contact numbers for the secretary and the address.

You have not revealed your level of French, but if you do not feel confident, recruit a French-speaking friend or neighbour.

The parents’ body Fédération des Conseils de Parents d’Elèves des Ecoles Publiques has offices all over the country to give advice.