Lynsey, firstly can i say you have had a far better response than i got. I am in a similar situation to yourselves and posted a thread about where to live etc and no-one bothered to reply. Try other EX-Pat sites as well if i you can to get a bigger variety of repsonses. I did and at least got a reply. We are now thinking of moving to the Murcia region (Mazarron, Cartegena) having been on a few viewing trips. If you are not bothered about sea/sand then it will be worth while living about 10-15 mins inland as you will find you will get more for your money and it will be more "real Spain". You are still in striking distance of a main town then if you eventualy find work. My daughter is currently 2 and therefore will be 4 when we move over. State school is the way ahead imo. You could send her to an English speaking school but you'll find she'll not learn the language as quickly or mix with the locals.