Reassurance please

[Loobylou3]

Hi
my dd (Y2) currently attends a very small (45 children) village school and for various reasons we have been looking to move her to a school closer to us for some time.

A place has now come up in one of the 4 schools within a mile to our house and my head is saying we should take it but my heart is concerned about her being overwhelmed by it all.
Does anyone have any 'good' news stories of moving a child from tiny infant school to a 2 form entry primary? She is a quiet child who is keen to please and doesn't always believe in herself so I would hate to see her 'get lost' so to speak.
Thanks

Anyone?

Hi Loobylou,

Moves at any age are particularly worrying for parents but having done a few over the years (and worried each time!) I have found the children have absolutely blossomed on each occasion.

Our son moved from a small pre-school overseas (36 children) to a 3 form entry London primary school and within a few days he was totally settled. Please don't worry and enjoy looking forward to the new opportunities that come with larger schools like often they can have a dedicated music teacher or specialist sports clubs etc. She will be fine and you'll be able to stay in touch with any particularly close friends. It would be worth going to visit the school if you haven't already and perhaps taking her with you. I am sure the class teacher will settle her in and helps her form new friendship groups. ??

Oh really sorry ?? at the end should have been a smiley cat face.

Thanks for sharing your experience. We have been to visit and do like it but it is that unknown as to how she will settle etc.

Really good experience here, my DD went from a tiny mixed year school to a three form school and loved it. She felt she could be herself, freedom in anonymity perhaps? There were more clubs and trips and an exciting vibe. So glad I did it.