Anyone moved there child from one school to another in another county?

[ScoobyDoo]

We are hopefully moving, found a house etc but we have to move ds from his school, he loves his school has many friends & loves his teachers, he is 5.4 & in reception he started in september but has settled very well.

We are now going to have to move him what i want to know is has anyone else moved there child from one school to another? how did it effect said child? did they hold it against you & did they settle well in there new school?

so scared for ds & that he will hate me for moving him away.

We moved our daugther after 6 months in new school in Texas to another, in a less snake-infested area! As she was unhappy in first school, this was not a problem, and she was immediately so much happier after the move (possibly because mummy was so much happier too, not having snakes all around). No help really, sorry. Have been told by child psychologist that children in the 0-6 range move very well, and settle very quickly, as long as there is not too much tension at home (fortunately moving house is not stressful at all )

Oh Scooby, I'm sure you know all the things to do to help him settle - you know, ask teacher for details of 1 or 2 new class friends and have a couple of playdates before first day, so that he know someone there already; pack fabulous treats first few days; stay in touch with few old friends etc. He'll be fine, really, LET GO OF THE GUILT! My obstetrician has sign in her office 'Remove Placenta, Insert Guilt'. Overall, if the move is best for the family, it will work out best for him too.

We moved when ds was in year 1 and settled. I expected him to be upset etc but he was absolutely fine.

Thank you

Blimey this parenting lark just seems to get harder & harder when they get older at least dd has not started nursery yet she is due to start sept so thats good timing.

Thanks Millarki thats good to hear

We moved our DD from one area to another when she was at the school nursery. She had just settled in for one term before starting reception class when we found out she had got into the better school in the area. It was tough moving her twice but she has settled so well. I did manage to find some local playmates for the new school before she started so she knew someone on her first day. That worked really well so would suggest you try that. Those playmates are now her best friends 4 months on, and you would never notice she has been moved!

Good luck

I was moved to a school in another country, aged 6. Overall, I didn't resent the move. It was a bit sad leaving my first school, and there was a language barrier at the new school for a couple of months, but I made friends very quickly and had a fantastic time! Looking back as an adult, I'm really glad to have had the experience!

Don't worry, you can't be as bad as me. My ds has been to 4 schools and is just in year 2. we moved twice during his reception year, once in year 1 and then again in year 2. Different schools in different towns. I have felt terribly guilty, but he seems well adjusted, outgoing and eager to make new friends. So far so good. I think we are settled now...