Moving to Jersey

[CrinolineFrou]

Husband and I have a notion that we would love to live in the Channel Islands, we've been to Guernsey 4 times and Jersey once together. (He has been more than that on his own for business).

We live in SW London, our 3 yo is registered to start at either 2 of the loveliest independent schools in our neighbourhood in sept 2020.

I grew up in rural north western France, he grew up in SW London.

An opportunity is slowly opening to move to Jersey with work, I do unpaid work, he is the main earner.

My big question about this potential move is schooling for our child. How good are the primary schools in Jersey? Are there schools which would be on par with the best independents in London?

If you live there, what the pro and cons? Are the winters completely dire? Guernsey-dwellers are telling me Jersey is too populated and a bit snobbish, but they would say that, no?

I have an ongoing - possibly lifelong - psychiatric disorder, are there any good shrinks out there?

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Hi @CrinolineFrou I live in Jersey and really like it.
It's a lovely place for DC to grow up and we've made some really good friends here. People are very friendly and sociable. This is helped by the fact that no one is too far away.
The main downside is the travel, because you mostly have to fly to the UK first to get anywhere else. Flights are often delayed or cancelled due to fog.
I don't know Guernsey so can't compare, but I understand there is competition between the two islands so you may well be right regarding the comments!
I haven't found this winter (so far) to be too bad. The winters are at least a bit shorter than in the U.K.
I'm very happy with our school so far. More than happy to share my experience of the schooling if you would like to PM me.