Relocating advice

[PoppyRossi]

Hi there

We might be relocating to Poole which is really far from all our family and friends and I’m finding it more daunting than my hubby. We know nobody in the area at all!

Can anyone offer any advice as I have two children in infants and we haven’t yet sold our house so might have to rent before we can buy also which seems a lot.

any advice tips on schools or general thoughts please - especially if you have moved into Poole as your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. We know areas and have been researching and talking to schools but I’m struggling to take the leap of faith and need to make a decision asap

thanks so much

I am in the same position as you. What my worries is i have 3 boys my young will be starting reception. The schools do not seem to have a early breakfast club. They start at 7:45 . I will have no family close by to help with drop off and pick 🥲 truth be told I dont know how we are going to do it.

We relocated two hundred miles from family with two young children and I understand why it feels daunting OP. I was leaving my friends and my support network and starting again in a place where I knew no-one at all. However .. I found that having young children was an excellent way to make friends. I was lucky that other mums at school reached out and included us. The first couple of months were always going to be tough (my husband was taken up with a challenging new job and it was up to me to keep the kids happy) but it did get better fairly quickly .. hold on to that thought.
So I would say take up any offers of friendship, have children from the class back to play as soon as you can, take any opportunities to meet other young families .. all the obvious things.
We had wanted to buy but didn't manage to do so in time to move, and ended up renting for six months with our things in storage. It didn't feel great at the time, but proved to be for the best, as it gave us time to get to know the area and take our time to find the right house .. where we've lived ever since. It was a shame that it meant moving schools for one child but she did soon settle thankfully.
Wishing you all the best.

Honestly thank you so for your lovely words of encouragement and positive out look at the end. I pray it turns out well for us.🫣