Thanks Darren, somebody and Arthur, I do feel slightly reassured, was concerned about it looking like an economic migration on his part - and yes we do have a 8 year old daughter, the reason we are part is for her education standard - will certainly make her case too, thanks arthur!

- the other comments are also useful about the potential for work for him here, had thought about going to a recruitment agent with his CV, so thanks Somebody!
cheers