Letter: Race in schools

Sir : I was disappointed, but not surprised, to see that while there were whole paragraphs devoted to the problems that "Georgia" was causing the school ("A better class of behaviour", 11 March) there was not one word about the problems that the school might be causing "Georgia".

Many four-year-olds are not socially or emotionally mature enough to cope with the strictures of most reception classes.

The rules imposed there can seem pointless and frustrating to a young child.

If parents want their child to begin "education" at age four, a good nursery or playgroup where there are specialist staff and a curriculum and environment suited to a young child's needs is vital.

Society will pay for the damage it is doing to these children, but the price won't be anywhere near as high as that paid by the children themselves - my heart goes out to them.

CHRISTINE HEYWOOD

Penylan,

South Glamorgan