Poll- how long for child to settle in new school

[NotNowNinja]

If you’ve moved your child school how long did it take them to settle?
(Shortened version of much longer post!) thanks

Depends what you mean by settle. My child started enjoying himself/being keen to go after second day (moved in year one). Few months before he was playing with other children while waiting to go in (so had made friends).

It's taken my child at least a year each time as she really struggles with change.

Depends on the age of the child, their personality, and whether it’s their first move.

I moved my child ages 5. Took them about 6 weeks to feel settled but they are very reserved. Youth is on their side however and they soon forgot their old school.

My other child moved to secondary school at the end of primary - a natural move. They are more extrovert. They felt settled after about a term.

My dd is 6. Outgoing and personable but very emotional. Atm she’s not happy we are 6 weeks in but time off for chicken pox and half term so more like 4 weeks

I think you're in the hardest bit just now. The novelty has worn off but friendships haven't really developed, especially with chicken pox and half term. Have a word with the teacher and maybe arrange a playdate?

That makes sense she’s not really the brand ‘new’ girl now I suppose. We’ve done a couple play dates this week and will hope to get lots in over the summer holidays

It’s also the term when the children are most tired. My 6yr old is really struggling this side of half term.

After the summer holidays I would imagine your daughter will be fine :)

It really depends on the child.
I moved my 7 year old and on the surface he was fine after a few weeks. He’s very confident and outgoing.
Realistically it took the full school year for him to have a strong identity there.
Even now he still can have a wobble and say he wants to move school again.

Chance has he been there a long time now?
My dd was a social butterfly at old school no best friend but was invited to lots of parties and we’ll liked so hoping that she will find her place again but seems a bit lost atm. She is having play dates so hopefully will make some good friends.