alternative education

Ideas and support for educating our children outside of the mainstream

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Smiling girl holding a basket of freshly harvested vegetables on an allotment

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

Group of primary school children planting in pots outdoors
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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