Anyone unenrolled their kids?

[Ladydowntheroad]

I tried to take my kids out of primary in September but let the head talk me round. December my DD caught covid from school and passed it to her sister. They were pretty sick with it and youngest still has a bad cough. We did everything we possibly could to not get it as I’m at risk. It was a fucking nightmare. I blamed myself and if it’s taught me anything I’m not taking anymore risks. Even if my kids might have immunity now I want them out.

Has anyone officially unenrolled their kids?? It’s basically a toss up between that or risking a fine but I can’t be bothered with the stresses of that and arguing with the school after the month we’ve had. I’m exhausted from this and done now. I just want my family home and safe.

How easy did you find the process of taking them out etc. Any advice appreciated. Just starting to look into it tonight.

TIA

If you are in the first bracket then I think taking them off the roll is too big a step.

@Ladydowntheroad

Thanks to those of you that have helped. Those keyboard warrior/scientists that haven’t feel free to go find something else to be negative about :) Unfollowing!

This is such a poor opinion of posters on this thread. You asked for advice. You can't just categorise them as "agrees with me" and "keyboard warrior".

It's a discussion.

@DownWhichOfLate

When is your Reception aged child 5 years old? You could keep them off until the term after they are 5.

Good idea! But would the school keep their place for year 1? only thing to be wary off that I could see.

I'm sorry i can't help with primary education but my dd was unenrolled from school at the end of year 9 (due to bullying and lack of progress). It is literally a letter to the school telling them you are un-enrolling them. Its that simple. We were followed up about 6 months later by a visit from the council (very nice lady) who wanted to know how my dd was being educated. You can choose your own style of education, you don't have to do any traditional teaching as long as they are learning (I know a lot of people will be horrified by that!). You don't have to follow course work or traditional GCSE's. My dd did a mixture of hone schooling (literally just bought gcse books and went through the books at home). She also attended a 14 to 16 course at our local college doing maths and English and attended alocal theatre group. She went bavk to 'traditional' sixth form at college and now in her second year of A levels. Its not for everyone but if children and parents aren't happy with traditional schooling there are other options and children can still be very successful academically as well as emotionally. You need to do what's best for your family.