alternative education

Ideas and support for educating our children outside of the mainstream

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A School Without Fear

A School Without Fear

Brockwood Park is one of only six Krishnamurti schools in the world. The Green Parent speaks to Thomas Lehmann, Co-Chair of the School Management Committee, about silence, freedom, and what it means to learn without being moulded.

Room to Grow

Room to Grow

New Forest Small School has been quietly doing things differently for over 30 years. The Green Parent speaks to headteacher Alex James about play, nurture, and why a gentle start matters

Discover a community beyond the classroom
March 27, 2026 by thegreenparent in sponsored

Discover a community beyond the classroom

At St Christopher School, known as St Chris, education has always meant more than lessons, grades and exam results. It is about nurturing the whole child – their wellbeing, their passions, their individuality, and their place in the world.

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