I know I am regarding schools, confirm it for me (aka talk sense to me)!

[pleasethanks]

I know I am being unreasonable, so don't hold back. I just need confirmation that I am!

Pfb will be starting school next year. Going to the local primary which is very good. She is at nursery (private childcare) 3 days a week and has made 2 very firm friends. They adore each other. These 2 girls will be going to a private school (the same one). DD won't be because I think the local school is very good (BTW they other children are in the same catchment, but that is not really relevant). But, there is a little bit in the back of my mind that thinks that DD will be split up from her pals, and should I consider the private school.

I know I am being totally unreasonable. I know I am! I want her to go to the local school, but there is just that tiny little voice in my head. Silly I know

Not many kids from DD's pre school go to the primary she is now at, her best friend from pre school was put in another class, both have mad enew friends.

Everyone will be making new friends your dd will be fine

She can still have play dates..... She's not entering quarantine in state school you know.

You are totally daft to send her to a paying school when the state one is great.

She will make lots of new lovely friends at the state school and keep her old ones

I understand your worry, but really she will be fine. You are happy with the school you have chosen and she will make new friends there. She can also continue to see these 2 friends as well.

Don't worry, you have made your decision and you're happy with it and that's what matters.

If the friendship is meant to endure it will survive the children being in different schools.

I think it's a good sign that your dd is able to sustain a friendship and this skill will transfer to her new school. It may even be easier to keep up the nursery friendships as they will be immune to the ins and outs of your daughter's school social scene.