Stewart13

Thank you for your insight. It sure is a nerve wracking time !

That’s great to hear. I like the idea about time being allocated during the school day to catch up etc. something I’ll discuss with the school for sure.

If it’s an option for him to start in Yr 9, I absolutely would do that. I suppose that’s a conversation we have when we find out what school has a place for them.

Hi everyone Due to unplanned circumstances, we are returning to the UK after 18years of living in Oz. My kids will be going into UK year 8 and Year 10. Obviously this is really not ideal, especially for the 14year old but it is what it is and I’m trying to make the experience as best as possible for them. I would love to hear from anyone who has had kids join a UK school and any experiences and lessons learnt. Of course, I appreciate every child is different but still keen to hear from anyone and their experience. We are hoping to be heading back in Feb, would love to go sooner but have to get the house sold etc. I’m so worried that they are going to struggle. We’re prepared to get them tutors to play catch up as the more I read, it sounds like they will be significantly behind their UK peers.