Moving to England

Hi PG the UK doesn't require people to register in the same way as Belgium, there is no national ID card.
The things to consider are these:
school places are very competitive for good schools.
house prices for rent and buying are significantly more in good school neighbourhoods. Just because you live near a good school doesn't entitle your children to a place.
OFSTED will have reports on schools on all areas. Check these out to find out about schooling.
Depending on the age of your child/children getting them into a good school can be very difficult if you miss deadlines to apply, such as three to four years old and ten years of age. We discovered this when we went back with our son who was already 11 in the end we had to pay for his education or send him to a failing school. It cost us a bit to fund that I can tell you.
Once there you will need to register with the local council to pay council tax but a letting agent or landlord should be able to assist you. You would also need to put all ulitilites into your name like her unless it's inclusive which is unusual. Once you have a rental agreement and ulitilites you should be able to open a bank account
As said before you would need to find a local GP and dentist, dental care is hard to find in many areas unless you have private insurance. However health care is free if you are living in the UK full time except medications and glasses and dental care. That said waiting lists can be long and they are more fell tent to do offer you test you ask for than here.
Usually in the UK you can register with the local employment office, as long as you seem to be seeking work they are happy to assist you. They maybe able to tell you about national insurance numbers. Them or a tax office.
I'm not clear who would pay your child benefit, it may be worth finding that out first. I suspect you would need to prove its not being paid here before you got it there.
Many none 'qualified' jobs will be for minimal pay. It may be hard to find work that fits around your child care if your spouse is remaining here and you have no other family to help in school holidays.
However depending on where you reside some parts of the UK are
Lovely and friendly and some aren't so welcoming. Like any where.
Good luck

The only two English counties in south east England with a significant number of grammar schools are Kent and Buckinghamshire, although there are odd grammar schools elsewhere. Entry to a grammar school ALWAYS relies on the child passing a test or assessment AND there being a place available. At age 13, grammar schools will normally be full and a place will only be available if an existing pupil has left (parents mover away from the area, for instance).

This link provides information on admissions to Kent schools including the grammars after moving into the area, and includes an application form. http://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/move...

There is no UK residential property site that is as well organised and easy to use as Immoweb. The nearest equivalents are:

Zoopla which will give you an idea of property prices and rentals in any postcode area and which will also tell you if any properties are currently listed as for sale or for rent. www.zoopla.co.uk

and

Rightmove which actually links to estate agents' advertisements for property for sale or for rent. www.rightmove.co.uk

Note that, as with Immoweb, not all property, especially for rent, will show up in these listings, also that almost all property for rent will be let on the basis of six-month leases which the landlord is under no obligation to extend (a situation very different from Belgium). Property will be notably more expensive when it lies within the catchment area of what is perceived to be a good school, and it is generally much more expensive than in Belgium. Also everything will, of course, be priced in pounds, currently 40% more expensive than the euro and with an exchange rate which can and does fluctuate - since 2002 it has at times been more than 60% and at others no more than 10% more expensive than the euro. You may find landlords VERY reluctant to let to someone who has no personal income in the UK, no matter how rich your husband back in Belgium may be.

""also that almost all property for rent will be let on the basis of six-month leases which the landlord is under no obligation to extend (a situation very different from Belgium""

True. You should also keep in mind that this situation arose because at one time the UK tenant was so well protected that people were prepared to leave property empty rather than risk renting it to someone who was nearly impossible to remove even if they did not pay.

Most landlords are every grateful for good tenants and you should not fear being thrown out simply because he can. It also gives you the freedom to leave without getting skinned for three months rent. An additional bonus (check your contract) is you are highly unlikely to be expected to maintain the entire house at your own expense plus when you leave, you are highly unlikely to be held responsible for fair wear and tear.

Overall, the UK is more tenant friendly than Belgium.