Relocating to London? Prepare yourself and your child
Making the move to London is an incredibly exciting time for any family. After all, you’ll soon be calling one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world as “your home”. However, the transition can be a lot to deal with so it’s important to prepare both yourself and your family for the big move. To help you settle in, we’ve put together a list of five tips that every London newcomer should consider:
Familiarise yourself with nearby parks and playgrounds
Whether you’re soaking up the summer sun or playing in the winter snow, familiarising yourself with the nearest parks, playgrounds and open spaces is a great way to introduce your child to their new home. If you have a family pet, this is especially important.
Check out the family friendly cafes and restaurants
London has one of the best food scenes in the world and you’re going to want to take advantage of living right in the centre of the action! Thankfully, there are a huge number of child friendly eateries peppered across the city. From special kids menus to complimentary colouring in books, Londoners certainly know how to take care of the little ones. For a list of our favourite child friendly restaurants.
Arrange childcare or a nanny
Relocating to a new city can be quite a stressful experience for both parents and children. If you find yourself in need of a helping hand, Nannies Inc provides fully qualified live-in nannies for children of all ages. As a leading London nanny agency, the company carries out in-depth interviews and reference checks for every employee to ensure you receive absolute peace of mind. This will help your child to adjust and settle into their new environment and leave you with some extra time for all the grown up things like unpacking, finding schools and, perhaps, even starting a new job.
Investigate schools
Whether you child is in preschool, primary school or secondary school, finding a new educational institution should be at the top of your priority list. London has a huge selection of schools to suit the needs of every family. The London Schools Atlas is a great place to start! If possible, it’s advisable to find a school that is located in your local area. This will help kids develop friendships with children that live nearby and will also give them the opportunity to walk to school when they are old enough.
Look at hobbies and activities
A great way to meet people in a new environment is to join a local sport team of hobby club. This applies to both you and your little one! London is brimming with great social and sporting opportunities that you and your kids will love. If your child already engages in a hobby such as tennis, swimming or dancing, do some research into new clubs in your local area. This will help them keep up a routine as well as make new friends.
While it can be stressful, with the right planning and preparation you can make sure that the big move to London is as exciting and enjoyable as possible!
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2 Comments
Catriona Stephen
October 12, 2014 at 8:20 am
Great post. I don't think London would be a place for us to live though, but I love going there for visits! xx
Anonymous
October 20, 2014 at 2:20 pm
I wish I was moving to London!