Just pondering really... When we moved to this area 5 years ago I didn't have a car so we went for a walkable school with a good inspection report. The kids are now in year 1 and 3 and are very happy there; lots of friends, teachers they like and respect and never a complaint about having to go. Academically they're doing ok. It's obviously not a 'pushy' school but neither are they languishing without any stimulation. However, I've recently been picking up a little girl from a school 5 minutes away by car (I'm a childminder) and it's outstanding. The grounds are amazing, they run forest school (and properly too) and the little girl appears to be ahead academically of where mine were at that age. Although obviously she could just be brighter!
I'm not seriously considering moving my kids but I have to admit I've pondered it lately. What puts me off is the risk of potentially making my children unhappy in the pursuit of academic success at such a young age. I'm interested, what would everyone else do in this situation?
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Would you move your kids from a good school to an outstanding one?
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LingDiLong · 28/11/2012 21:17
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