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School run Dilemma

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Cocomelon101 · 16/10/2020 15:21

Hi Mners, wondering how people figure this out.

I will Have a newborn and year1 dd.
DH will need to leave home at 6.30 to be at work. I will be doing drop off and pick ups. Is there transport to school or does everyone walk or drive?
I'm thinking this is going to be tough with a newborn.
Moved abroad and now moving back after dc so not sure what options I have?

OP posts:
QueenofLean · 16/10/2020 21:15

@nighttrains

All of the state secondary schools in my part of the UK have school buses, it's the only way most of the pupils would get there, I don't think there are any state schools in the county without several dedicated school buses so to me it's the norm - I thought everywhere in the UK had them except the big cities?
It’s standard for secondaries where I am (our nearest secondary school is 10 miles away), but no school buses for primary.
Original poster
Cocomelon101 · 16/10/2020 22:02

Thank you to those of you who were kind and understood how this was a dilemma for me. I really appreciate all the helpful tips and advice.

For the others who took a dig at me, I stated many times how things are very different in my country. We have summer 8 months of the year for a start and everyone drives everywhere.
Going from that to the exact opposite and with a newborn in the mix, I was just trying to find out what the norm is there.

OP posts:
TheNewLook · 16/10/2020 22:54

Drive to school then. Jeez, drama llama.

Also, it’s a British winter, not the Arctic circle.

Nanny0gg · 16/10/2020 23:31

@TheNewLook

Drive to school then. Jeez, drama llama.

Also, it’s a British winter, not the Arctic circle.

Oh ffs.

What was the need for that?

Are you as rude in RL or do you need a keyboard for courage?

MoonJelly · 16/10/2020 23:42

DC1 is five years older than DC2, who in turn is almost three years older than DC3. So I spent long periods of time taking an older child to school with a baby, or a baby and a toddler. We all walked, initially toddler sometimes sat in the pram, subsequently in a double buggy. It worked fine.

Conquered · 16/10/2020 23:43

Less than a mile? Definitely walk, unless weathers absolutely terrible.

myhobbyisouting · 16/10/2020 23:55

Don't worry OP - our school starts are nearer 9am Smile

You'll get into a routine where you can walk it - drive if raining heavily.

Thatwentbadly · 17/10/2020 01:52

@TheNewLook

Drive to school then. Jeez, drama llama.

Also, it’s a British winter, not the Arctic circle.

Have you actually read the OP other posts?
Themostwonderfultimeoftheyear · 17/10/2020 07:11

I'm in Wales and school buses with chaperones are the norm for the Welsh medium schools as they have massive catchment areas even in cities so in some parts of the UK the buses are the norm.

unchienandalusia · 17/10/2020 08:02

OP ignore the ride posters. There's a mn thing were small minded people can't imagine anything outside of their little circle of experience exists. Certainly they will never have moved overseas with a newborn!

It is much more common to walk to school in uk if you can. Slings, Parma, double buggy's and scooters. Bikes when older. Warm waterproof clothes, wellies and brollies.

However if rural most will be driven or get the bus.

Most schools offer a breakfast club so worth checking that out if an earlier drop works better for you.

Of course it's daunting but you'll be fine. Maybe join the school FB groups or ask for the number for the year rep who can introduce you to other local mums by WhatsApp before you even arrive.

Good luck!

LemonDrizzles · 17/10/2020 08:10

We were in a similar situation.

I see people:
Baby in buggy, child on scooter. There's also s scooter pull thing which is super useful (beware of bumps)
A tandem buggy
You could drive but beware of parking restrictions
There is a car seat that turns into a buggy that's popular

Elai1978 · 17/10/2020 09:23

Parking’s not too bad for us so we drive. That would be my preferred option every time.

sarahboo2002 · 24/10/2020 17:53

@Cocomelon101

Hi Mners, wondering how people figure this out.

I will Have a newborn and year1 dd.
DH will need to leave home at 6.30 to be at work. I will be doing drop off and pick ups. Is there transport to school or does everyone walk or drive?
I'm thinking this is going to be tough with a newborn.
Moved abroad and now moving back after dc so not sure what options I have?

Hi there, I am offering school drop offs to families who are struggling, I'm based in Leeds are you nearby
Shnitz · 17/03/2021 07:15

Hi all, hope you're all looking after yourselves. I have a 10 year old boy who I need to get to school 20 minutes away from where we live. I have been taking him and picking him up but I'm getting a new job and due to my hours I won't be able to get him there or pick him up. I'm a single mum and need to work so wanted to know if anyone knows of any companies, people, anyone who I can vet it who can do the school runs for me please. Thank you.

CleaningOutMyCloset · 04/04/2023 18:04

Well done op. Tbh I wouldn't worry about the neighbours, if someone slagged off a neighbour because they wouldn't do what's she's asked you, I might nod politely, but be thinking 'I'm not surprised you cheeky fucker'

CleaningOutMyCloset · 04/04/2023 18:04

Sorry just seen this is a zombie Blush

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