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Should we move schools? A place has been offered in 1st choice school

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ClaireRed · 11/08/2024 20:31

So DS has just finished reception and enjoyed it. We struggled to choose a school, we are in Northern Ireland and really wanted an integrated school rather than one linked to a church. We had two close to us, one is smaller but well regarded so particularly difficult to get into and would involve more traffic and earlier start. The second is walkable, larger and has less of good reputation. We choose the second one but since starting I sometimes regret it as there doesn't seem to be as much going on, minimal after school activities and events etc. I put DS name on the waiting list for the first and we've got a call there is a place available to start next year
DS has enjoyed school, he has a little group of friends and has mostly done well with his learning. Moving would be more for his future and possibly he would get more out of the school. Has anyone moved their child? Just worry how he will cope in a new class initially as they will all know each other from the previous year

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ClaireRed · 11/08/2024 22:48

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Sunshine9218 · 11/08/2024 23:10

I really value walking to school, think it's a good habit to get into children so if they are happy I wouldn't move them.

drang246 · 11/08/2024 23:17

Walking to school is a huge plus, as is being educated alongside members of your local community, especially in primary school.
That aside, he's happy and doing fine in his current school - so why would you jeopardise that by moving him?

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DramaAlpaca · 11/08/2024 23:20

If your child is happy and thriving at school I wouldn't be inclined to possibly upset the apple cart by moving him. Walking distance to school is invaluable too, as is having local friends.

MigGril · 11/08/2024 23:23

He's enjoying school, has settled well and you can walk to school. I wouldn't move him if he's happy, can you not supplement with outside school activities instead.

PinkPlantCase · 11/08/2024 23:24

He’s just finished reception and is 5 so I assume at a very adaptable age. I don’t think you’re at risk of jeopardising anything.

If the other school is better (which it sounds like it is) I wouldn’t hesitate to move him.

MumonabikeE5 · 11/08/2024 23:32

My son was happy at school. But after I moved him 1 term into year one (because I was unhappy with school) he told me that the playing in the playground at new school was kinder and more fun, he didn’t look back.

ClaireRed · 11/08/2024 23:34

MumonabikeE5 · 11/08/2024 23:32

My son was happy at school. But after I moved him 1 term into year one (because I was unhappy with school) he told me that the playing in the playground at new school was kinder and more fun, he didn’t look back.

Why did you end up moving him?

I do worry about him in the bigger school

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