My children are currently in Reception and Y3. They are very happy at their school but we are not happy with the school. The head teacher is absolutely useless (and has been since we started 4 years ago) and constantly makes the same mistakes. There is a lot of parental bullying and comparison of children or identification of 'naughty children'. But the children are pretty nice and they have nice friends - as do we with the parents that we connect with. I feel that the school is going downhill quickly. It is a private school.
One week into the school year they are back at their old schools and we've just been told we can move them to another very good maintained school closer to home and one which every parent I've ever met has loved and feels their children have thrived there. We would have gone here initially but didn't get a place.
Neither child wants to change schools at all. The youngest will know a few children in her class - she's probably going to be fine with it after some time. But my eldest does not know anyone. We are more interested in moving because of her as she is incredibly bright and her current school do not meet her academic ability. She is also quite challenging behaviourally - we've never been called into discuss her behaviour at school but she is very strong willed and besides being the youngest in her year, very immature and quite anxious and emotional. Her academic ability far exceeds her emotional maturity which is pretty common in gifted children.
We would change them now without question, except that we are hoping to move abroad (home) in a few years. I am very worried about moving them twice in primary. I would like others perceptions on this - especially if you've experienced it. I am so worried about damaging them!
Your thoughts are much appreciated.