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Honest opinions on Scottish school system please...

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lifeisnotadressrehersal · 01/10/2016 09:29

We are considering returning to Scotland after a stint abroad. We have primary school children (8 & 10) who are really happy in school here. I don't really see us being here long term though (as in until kids finish school) and would love to move home. Our move window in getting smaller and I think next year will realistically be our last chance.
When I mentioned moving back to family and friends it all sounds really negative. Everyone seems to assume that life in general must be better where we are.
Bad behaviour, bullying, disorganised teaching methods, CofE being changed and no proper guidelines( this is from teacher friends). Not one person has said they thought it would be a good idea, and since I trust their opinions it make me second guess the move.
Are they ALL being overly negative?
Any opinions would be really helpful, but hopefully some really positive feedback would be lovely.

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Beebeeeight · 09/10/2016 21:18

Broughty Ferry

School in top 30.

Beach.

Close to city amenities.

On train line to Aberdeen/Edinburgh/Glasgow.

LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett · 15/10/2016 14:05

Where do the naysayers live op? I think life is generally good here (outskirts of Edinburgh). The weather is the only thing I think guaranteed to be worse than wherever you are!

A massive positive to living here with children is free university tuition. Maybe can't rely on it lasting... But my English friends who never really settled and talked constantly about moving back shut up pretty quick when their very bright eldest started to talk about uni!

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