To move my child's school to save on petrol

[Finallyseptember]

Just that really
It's a 15 min drive away. Then same back, twice a day.
The new school is a 7min walk

What’s changed from when you put your child in there? Are they happy in school? How old are they?

I am on maternity so less money.
She is generally happy although not particularly close to many. And does regularly fall out with 1particular friend.
Says her best friend is our pet.
Year 3!

Have you looked round the school yet? Do so, see if she would thrive there

Really depends on the child and how important stability is to them/ if they’re happy at current school etc

well, not if that is the only reason for moving, and dont move her if she is happy, but if the second school is as good, then go ahead

I’d move her unless she was vehemently against it, and that doesn’t sound like it would be the case. And of course the new school would be the same standard if not better. You’ve got almost 4 years until she finishes year 6 and the entirety of primary with the new baby - if I had an opportunity to swap a 15 minute drive to a 7 minute walk I’d take it.

Yes, this. You (presumably) choose the 15 minute drive school over the nearer one for a reason. And "to save petrol" isn't a great reason to change your mind.

I wouldn't do it purely for financial reasons, if the school further away is better it would be worth the fuel cost to me (do it myself) especially if your financial situation is temporary.

But, if you'd be happy with the school 7 mins away and it's a good school, I'd absolutely move her. I miss being able to walk to school so much, and I am tied to school run right to the bitter end driving. She might make friends closer to home, walk herself in a couple of years and her sibling can follow.

Are there places in the year group?

Thanks all
I've not called them yet

I think doing it because you are on maternity leave and have less money is a stupid reason, it’s temporary and not your daughters problem. However if the other school is actually better for your daughter and could help her make more friends, has room etc then it could be a good time for a change. Id take her to look around it and see what she thinks.