I am Australian, my husband has had a job offer (transfer within international company) to Milton Keynes. We'd both like to see more of Europe and we only have one child of school age at the moment so it seems like an attractive option, at least for 2 or so years. I have so many questions though!
- Where to live, we currently live in leafy suburbs of Sydney, however smaller English villages look nicer than the suburbs of London, Milton Keynes etc - thoughts?
- Company is paying for rent. I have been looking at Olfsted reports for schools for 5y.o DS, there are many 'outstanding schools' but I presume they would need to know our actual address before offering a place. We'd be transferring mid-school year in the UK, would this present problems? Any advice re: finding a schoool before we get there appreciated.
- DD will be 3 when we move. Does she have to go to pre-school or similar? Is pre-school subsidised? What age does compulsory schooling start?
- Our furniture is not worth shipping over. if a house comes as furnished, does that generally include things like irons, Hoovers, lawnmowers etc? Starting to panic at the thought of replacing all household items...
Thanks.