Changing child’s school at the last minute

[lorza03]

Me and my husband are about to separate. It’s the worse time possiable . Out youngest daughter is about to start reception. In sept.
I need to find a new home , my mum lives 30 miles away. Do I stay in the same are so my daughter can go to the school I really really want her to . Or do I change her and move closer to my mum.
I currently have no family near where I live . My descision is so torn. I really wanted my daughter to get into the school she has . It’s a little village school total of 66 kids lots of school opportunities.
I know that only I can decide but I am so stuck . Is there more I need to look into . I just don’t know. I also have little time to make a choice thanks all for reading

Have you decided who she'll live with each day?
Is your ex planning to stay in the area or move away?

No - I am trying to plan my move before he actually knows , as he has been very mentally abusive and is trying to control all I do. I have decided to leave as I have a job, I am qualified in a profession and he has told me I need to leave my job. I won’t do that . But I will leave our marriage at this point. I can not discuss anything with him

If he is controlling I would be closer to your family. Where is your job too ? Think of logistics of school drop offs / pick-ups.

Move to your family.
Honestly... 66 children sounds great when they are 4. It's not so good when they are a bit older. My DDs spent a few years in two primary schools of less than 100 children, and it got rather claustrophobic at times. It was like they all had to be friends.

my job is 10 minutes from my current home.
i guess there is a up and down side to both.
i really need to make a decision. but my gut feeling it telling me to stay this way. i dont know why but it is.

i currently work 8.30 - 4.30 1 day and 9.30 - 6pm 2nd day.
my work are amazing and i have no doubt they would change my shifts to suit my needs. or if i need to do say 3 shorter days i know it would be possible. my husband is un reliable cant keep to a plan or time frame.
i feel i need to think of him as not in the equation for now and if he can contribute then thats a bonus.

Is there any after school provision at such a small school?

yes they have a before and after school club. but with covid 19 not sure if opening and when