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moving schools in yr 2

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nomoredrama · 09/05/2011 11:53

Hello - am new on here (must admit been lurking for a while!) and was wondering if anyone give opinions on what I should do (apologies for long-winded explanation to follow) - I have 3 dc- dd1 is due to start senior school this sep, leaving my my dd2 in year 1 at the junior school, while my ds who has been at the nursery of same school, has to leave to start recep at a completely different school (current school is only co-ed for nursery). So I am facing the daunting prospect of having all three in different schools come this sep, with a school run from hell as all three come out at completely different times. I know my eldest will be making her own way eventually, but she is v shy of travelling by herself (it is a good 30 mins walk along one of the busiest roads in London) and has told me she doesnt feel ready yet. However a place has possibly come up for my dd2 in my son's new school (which obv is co-ed) So I could have my son and daughter in one place, which is also extremely near to my eldest daughter's school- ie pick-up + drop off would be MUCH easier. So, if anyone is still reading this, my question is - would you move your dd? My dilemma is that she is v happy at current school, is doing well and has made good friendships and personally I am not very good with change, either for myself or for my dc. but she is also v outgoing and I know she would make friendships quickly. I guess I am scared of change for her when she is so happy at the moment and am wondering if I am being selfish to make her start a new school for my own sake? But I really dont want the twice-daily horror of stuffing my children in and out of the car as I race from one school to another. What would you do?

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IndigoBell · 09/05/2011 12:05

I would move her.

vegasmum · 09/05/2011 12:45

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asdx2 · 09/05/2011 13:17

I moved dd at the end of yr 1 too and it is without a doubt the best thing I could have done. Friendships are pretty fluid at that age and schools can help by placing dd with children who would welcome her into their friendship circle. It sounds like the best option to me.

baffledmum · 10/05/2011 15:09

I agree with asdx2 and vegasmum. I moved my child at the end of Y1 and it turned out to be for the best.

speakercorner · 10/05/2011 18:45

I would move her too.

nomoredrama · 11/05/2011 11:59

Thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to reply, it is much appreciated- the consensus is giving me the push I need to make the break! Took dd2 to look at new school yesterday, she said she liked it but was a bit quiet on way home. It will be quite a change as new school is much smaller and is a much more formal/traditional prep than her old one. But I think it will make the most sense for the family logistics and my own sanity!

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