Relocating to Kent

[Mikmat]

Hi Mums,

My family are relocating from Brisbane, Australia to Kent for my husband's job. I've never been to the UK, so am starting from scratch.

Any advice/comments on all aspects welcomed!

Should we choose state or private schools? My kids are 5 and 7. The company would pay for private schooling. I am after the friendly community feel which our current private school has, is this also the case with private schools in Kent? Ay views on Kings Junior School?

Housing - I would like to find a friendly, child-focussed community. Which areas should I avoid? My husband's job is in Sandwich, so we would have to live within a reasonable distance from there. What is Wingham like?

I've been looking online at rental properties and the majority seem to be student housing, is there a local agent that may not be advertised online?

Thanks,

Tam

Tam you might to post in MN Local for more info.

Wingham lovely village. No experience of private schools but can help you with state schools if you need it. Lots of nice villages around Canterbury. Welcome to PM me if you need to.
Exciting move for you OP.

Kings is lovely; got a friend who had a son there til last year. He's come on leaps and bounds and has really flourished.

Can't help on areas though, sorry.