If you are moving home and have children you may need some advice on moving schools.

[quote font=”georgia” color=”#000000″ bcolor=”#f48a00″]Moving home is always a stressful time especially for children who may also have to deal with moving schools and making new friends. The big worry all parents will have is if their child will settle in, make new friends and like their new school. As children spend alot of time at school it is important that they are happy when moving schools.[/quote]

 

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When moving to a new area your child will be eligible for a place at the local school as they will be living in the catchment area. To apply to a local school when moving schools you will need to follow the same application process as you did when your child first started school.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Contact your local authority as soon as possible

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Fill out the necessary paper work and select chosen school.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Your childs name will appear on the waiting list.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Once a place is available you will have two weeks to accept.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]You cannot predict when you will be offered a place, it may be mid term.

A ‘Moving schools pack‘  is available from the local authority. The pack is designed to help parents support their child as much as possible when moving schools. By collecting together as much information as possible regarding each individual childs achievements and needs. This will help your child to settle in more quickly and start learning at an appropriate level.

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Some children may not be worried about moving schools where others may show a range of reactions including signs of stress, this can depend on their age. Signs may include:

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Become very clingy

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[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Start wetting the bed

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Become shy

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Change their sleeping pattern

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Have trouble concentrating

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Suffer with tummy aches or head aches

Since it is more difficult for children to understand and deal with moving schools they may show signs of stress especially if your child is moving school following difficulties such as a divorce or parents splitting up.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Try having a word with your child new teacher and explain any concerns you have.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Try to talk openly and honestly with your child about moving schools.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Be ready to answer any questions or concerns your child will have regarding moving schools.

[icon type=”image” icon=”Stationery” size=”24″ ]Reassure your child as much as possible in the weeks before they are moving schools.

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