Ex changed schools without telling me!

[Gooddad09]

Hi All,

I was informed on Friday 1st of November at around 2pm that my ex partner has applied to move my childrens schools. This obviously came as a shock. I strongly believe this is not in the best interests of my children.

My Children are 10 and 5.

I visited my children's current school this morning and had a conversation with the head teacher.

He left the office and confirmed that according to school records I have both parental responsibility and residency.
He was then able to confirm that an application had been made
He also confirmed that the application did not have my name listed among those with parental responsibility.

I have spoken to the LEA and provided them with this evidence.

There response is that they have to take the forms at face value and that because this has been processed that the kids will start there new school next Monday.

My kids are upset and I seemingly can’t undo this as processed paperwork despite it being incorrect has well been processed.

Any advice would be welcome as this is not in the best interest of the kids.

Thanks

Do the children live with you? Is there a shared care court order?

Are you actually the resident parent as confirmed by a CAO? Do you have a relationship with the school in any capacity? I don't understand how this could happen in a school where they know the family set up so something doesn't sound right here.

Why is the move not in the children's best interests?

You should post on Legal Matters or Education for some proper advice.

Changed to education thread. It is not in there best interests because they have established friends since they joined the school nursery at 4 years of age. They are also sad about the Change of school. It’s half way though a term. www.mumsnet.com/Talk/education/3735094-Ex-changed-school-without-informing-me?watched=1

I'd get onto your MP immediately. They should be able to cut through red tape.