My children are ages 12, 10, 5 and 1 week (yes a British born bubba).

The three older ones are school aged and have all made friends. The older two had a slightly rocky start because of their NZ accents and being new, with bullying. But you get that at any school.

We have Colombian friends whos kids have been here about a year as well who suffered the same issues. But has all settled. I encourage that you try and get your kids to sort out problems themselves through with parental coaching. Getting involved nly if need be.

So they are pretty happy now despite original gripes about leaving New Zealand and friends. They all have found best friends.

As for not living in more central.

Not sure the line of business you are in, but moving further out means less job opportunities. Then you have to factor in travel time and travel costs.

I feel for us I much rather pay more to live and spend the extra 1 or 2 hours a day with the kids.

Just my thoughts.

Let me know if there is any information I can provide to help your transition to the UK.

Living costs, setting up accounts etc.


Regards.


L