Things to consider
Parents/carers should remember that changing their child's school part way through the year is a significant undertaking. In certain situations, the change of school is unavoidable e.g. moving house. However, if you are not moving house but still want to change your child's school, you should:
- discuss the reason you wish to change schools with your child's current school
- understand that in year school places are not always available
- consider the potential impact on your child in terms of leaving their friends and a familiar environment
- consider how your child will cope with learning a new routine
- consider whether a new school is able to offer your child the courses or exams they wish to take (particularly at secondary school level).