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May 19, 2026 by thegreenparent in alternative education

Room to Grow: Inside the New Forest Small School

With no uniform, first-name terms and a gate straight into the New Forest, NFSS feels less like a school and more like an extended family

May 14, 2026 in motherhood

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September 13, 2025 by thegreenparent in shopping

Change Makers

Harriet Cherriman explores the future of food in the UK and why we need to embrace our local health food stores

September 10, 2025 by thegreenparent in alternative education

A Place Where Every Child is Known: Education at St Chris

From the moment you arrive at this school in Letchworth Garden City, you’ll notice that things feel a little different. St Chris has been providing an outstanding education since 1915, shaped by progressive values and a genuine commitment to every student.

September 10, 2025 by thegreenparent in alternative education

Alternative Schools Guide 2025

Free interactive download of our third edition, discover lots of places offering a real difference to mainstream school

September 5, 2025 by katehodges in festivals

Green Man

Is this the most quietly radical mainstream festival in the UK? We head to Wales with two teens in tow to find out. By Kate Hodges. Photographs: Jeff Pitcher.