Twinblips go to secondary school next year. Which means it's now the month of visiting various schools to see which one impresses us/them the most. The school we looked around tonight was excellent. Small school, great staff, excellent results. But, they'd need to set off early and catch a bus (they could walk to the other choice). Then there's the added complication that very few of their friends will go there.

They are very conscientious children who want to do well. Ten year olds shouldn't have to worry about such things.