Moving back to UK - MNers I need your help!

[abroadandmisunderstood]

We are 99% certain that we are returning to the UK now. DH will have a new job that requires him to be near Heathrow.

I've all my family in Kent, so would love to be hear them and friends again after so long. Thing is, I have no idea where to start.

I have two DSs, one is 5.5yrs, so he's in Kindergarten here but needs to be in school back in the UK.

God, I've not had any experience on schools, how to get children into them or anything. This is terrifying, and I know we've missed September start.

OK, so does anyone have any advice on nice areas to live from, say, Tunbridge Wells area up to Heathrow? We're considering Surrey too, and of course the town or village needs a good school. How do I even find out if they would take DS1 on?

I'm beginning to ramble now as I've millions of panicky questions running round my head. I must get on property websites now and see what houses are for sale...

Any help or advice on areas to live, schools, school systems when returning to the UK,would be so gratefully received!

TIA

The Surrey stretch of the M25 is probably fine for first and primary schools, which is what the OP needs at the moment.

The concern is the secondary provision.

If she is renting for the first year, she will have time to do her homework.

I live on that stretch of the M25, believe me there is a shortage of school places full stop - def find schools with spaces that you would be happy with and yes secondary schools are another nightmare altogether!

Any news? We're here to help (relocated back to UK in 08 with one x DS, at that age 5.8)