In year transfer

[Aduecaeshun]

Is it okay to change primary schools if you are completely dissatisfied with the present school? Has anyone ever done this? What's the best way to go forward? Please advise

We moved our child at the end of year 1 to a school that was a much better fit, and they settled really quickly. We were willing to wait on the waiting list but a space came up pretty quickly. They settle so fast at this age.

But silly to move when she has already settled in. Those reasons you state you should have thought about that before she started school. State or private, distance. All kids turn out more of less the same depending on their ability at that age.

@lottesuz8 Wow sounds great. Hope we are also get a space at our preferred school. And I believe only a parent knows what is best for their child especially when a child is too young to make proper choices.

agree, our kid was not unhappy in the old school, but we knew the other school would suit them better for a few reasons - most kids quickly make new friends at this age. The old school was quickly forgotten.

You clearly don’t know what you’re doing as a parent if you’re already asking a 7 year old if she’d like to change schools. Especially as you’ve not even got a school sorted out for her yet.
You get her prepared for the transition once the decision has been made and a place secured.

It all depends on the new school having a space. If they are outstanding then they might well be over subscribed.

Where I am there are three schools all close to each other. Children seem to cycle through them until they find one they are happy with.

We did this after a term at reception. It was easy. Called the other school to have a look round, filled in the form on the council website, heard back the next week that she had a place.

@Soontobe60 yes I do not know what I am doing as a parent. I am just kidding around changing schools for no reason and putting my 7 year old through a traumatic experience of losing friends she never made. Thanks!

@DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace Hmmm sounds like it all went easy for you. Hoping for the best fingers crossed! Will be speaking to the council on Monday to get this sorted.