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I am thinking of a big move across country but am worried about how it will affect my DS.

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SpikeandDru · 01/02/2008 16:28

My DS is 5 and started in Reception class in September. The school he is in is lovely with smallish class sizes - there's 36 of them across two classes so only 18 in his group. He has settled in really well.

Trouble is I suffer with depression and just feel I would cope better if I was nearer my wider family who could offer support. My DH is furious with me as he thinks I am being selfish and inconsiderate to DS. DH also loves where we live (Somerset) and hates where I want to move to (Basildon in Essex). The school DS would go in to has an excellent Ofsted report and my sister works there as a teaching assistant and is happy that her own children attend there. The class size though would be much larger - nearly 30 across each group instead of the 18 he has at present.
I'm also worried about moving him from a school which is lovely and where he has settled in so well - he doesn't like change particularly and I would feel hugely guilty if I moved him and he hated it and did not settle.

What do you all think? Am I being selfish or am I being practical. My DH works away alot as he is self employed and at least 50% of his work is in the south east which is another good reason to me for living there.
I feel isolated here.

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blisscake · 01/02/2008 20:59

I don't think you are being selfish at all. You have identified that you would benefit from the support of your family. As for changing schools, I think if you are going to do it it's better to do it earlier rather than later. Apparently they adjust very easily. If everyone would benefit from the support of your family then everyone gains from the move.

SpikeandDru · 02/02/2008 08:35

Thanks blisscake - I think everyone would benefit - DH doesn't agree as he hates Basildon (am amazed that he married a Basildon girl) but I can only see an improved social life and family support plus extra contact with his cousins for DS.

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SpikeandDru · 02/02/2008 12:17

bump - anyone else with any thoughts?

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