Anderson Education - The Chaos of Moving for a New Posting

Have you ever felt guilty as the removal van rocks up, all your family possessions are boxed and squashed in as you set off on another adventure to the next posting? The admin starts… registering with doctors, dentists, change of address letters to write, school places to find.

Generally as we arrive at the next posting, we know little about the local schools. Facebook groups can provide some advice but applying mid year can seem like a lottery and a lack of spaces in some Garrisons commonly leads to serving families having to appeal for a place. Even then nothing is guaranteed, waiting lists and home schooling are becoming more common.

As we know, many of our children have moved school several times before and may have gaps in their knowledge. Having made friends in their old school another move means starting the process over. They are often left craving stability. Could boarding school provide a better alternative?

As an Educational Consultant advocating boarding school to Forces families, I sometimes hear soldiers say, ‘I couldn’t do that to my child’ or ‘I actually like my children, why would I send them away?’ and I must admit 20 years ago I felt exactly the same.

At that time in my life with little experience of military life and regular two year postings, I could not understand the concept at all and had my own (I now know inaccurate) preconceived ideas about boarding school.

It was my own 8 year old son who forced me into a u-turn, having moved schools on multiple occasions already he was unhappy and asked to go to a school where he could stay, make friends and keep them.

Both my boys thrived in boarding school. They had countless opportunities to try new things and meet friends who went through the school with them, both leaving at 18 with life long friends.

If you are considering a boarding school education for your child, Anderson Education can help. We offer a free impartial service to families, where we advise and connect you with schools in your chosen location which would suit your child. 

We arrange the UK Boarding School Exhibitions, bringing a group of schools and a CEA expert together under one roof. Scan the QR code below to find out more. 

For more information please contact Jen: jen@andersoneducation.co.uk or 07442 222075

Article by Jen Reehal