Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on how it works when you apply to primary schools in the UK (particularly the Wimbledon and Richmond areas) when you've been living abroad. We've been living abroad for 2 and a half years for work reasons and will be coming back to the UK in the summer due to needing to look after a family member.
I was told that we couldn't apply for a UK school place for my daughter and son until we were physically in the UK. We have a permanent UK address though. Also, and this is the bit that upsets me the most, is it seems that we are at the mercy of what's available at the time we move back which - although understandable - is still quite upsetting.
Does it work differently for different boroughs? Or is it all the same? I know there's been a clampdown on ensuring that places are only for those who are living in the relevant boroughs as there have been people who have tried to manipulate the system...
I'd appreciate any advice on how to negotiate this minefield.
Thanks so much in advance!
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MammaK78 · 29/02/2016 20:35
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