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07/09/2010Introducing Pre-school and School in the UK

Introducing Pre-school and School in the UK Here's a short introduction to our Pre-school and School sections for the UK.

PRE-SCHOOLS

The childcare system
For families with babies and young children, one of the first considerations upon arriving in a new country of residence is finding quality international childcare. Parents should find out about any government childcare subsidies or daycare funding for which they may be eligible.

Check out our guide to childcare and early education in the UK for some general information on daycare centres and benefits.

Support groups
Check our A-Z listings for groups or clubs that give you a chance to network with other expat parents, discover more facilities and simply to socialise and have fun.

Top tips for expat families
Moving to a new country is tough at any age. To ease the transition for the whole family, check out our feature on preparing your children for living abroad.

For tiny tots and older kids alike, getting out and about is a must. Our Travel and Tourism section
provides information on outdoor activities that the whole family can enjoy, from beachcombing in London to road tripping in Wales.


SCHOOLS

Choosing a school
Determining which school is right for your children is one of the most important decisions you will make.
To help you get started, refer to our guide to choosing a school in the UK, which also offers advice on the enrolment process.

You can also consider international schools if there are any in your area. Such schools are designed to ease the educational transition of a move from one country to another, and are a good choice for the children of parents who are staying temporarily in the host country. Qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate are becoming increasingly popular with people who relocate frequently.

Some families also choose to educate their children in the home. For more information, check out our guide to home schooling in the UK.

Weighing the pros and cons
Every school will have its pro and cons, and parents will have to consider such factors as the age of their children and language(s) spoken in the school before making a selection.

Overall, when the right schooling decisions are made, expats feel that their children benefit from their education abroad; expanding your children’s horizons culturally will aid in developing the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills children need to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world.

Education advice
Professional advice from expat school organisations can help expats arrive at the best solution for their children, or even themselves, should they be seeking to continue higher education. Why not ask Expatica’s education expert Margot Roose via our Ask the Expert section?     

Expats who’d like to share their viewpoints or ask advice from ‘veteran’ expats in the UK can also visit the Expatica forums and get involved in discussions on education issues.


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