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Hi everyone Just wondering who everyone used to transfers their money. Concerned with not going through a bank. Any info would be appreciated

Thank you for your reply. That must have been a worry missing 2 years of schooling. So glad it worked out for you. Another person mentioned by holding my son back a year he won’t be able to play sport for his school year as he would be older This is also something to consider as he loves sports. Hopefully everything will be good for my son also. Thanks

Thank you. Good luck with your move. I am sure everything will work out with the schools. Thanks

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Can I ask when is their birthdays? My oldest is at the end of July. He misses out staying back a year by 4 weeks. Even by staying back a year he still misses part of year 8. The other would start year 6 next year but but would start year 7 in September. That wouldn’t be too bad. Its so worrying. I got an email from the council and they said they don’t hold children back. It makes no sense. I am sure it will all come good once we get there and speak in person. How long have you been back in England? Are you enjoying it? Do you find it more expensive than Australia? We are finding Australia to be so expensive these last few years Would love to hear your story Thanks

My son is finishing year 7 in Australia but would have started year 9 in England. I too am getting the response that they do not hold them back a year. It’s crazy that he would miss all of year 8. This is almost stopping us moving back. It’s also not easy getting into a school if choice in the UK. Do you have any information that can help us?

Can I please ask who you are using for your pets?

Hi, We are thinking about moving back to England after living in Australia for 20 years. Our 2 boys are 13 and 11. Because of their date of births I am finding that they will be in a school year above what they would be in Australia. My oldest is just finishing year 7 but have started year 9 in September in England and the youngest is finishing year 5 here but would be in year 7 in England. I am finding that schools do not hold children back as easily in England than Australia. Has anyone else come across this? This will determine if we move back or not. How is everyone enjoying living back in England? Do you find it more expensive? I know the wages are less there but is the cost of living cheaper? Any information you can give would be much appreciated.