The Art of Strewing: Inspiring Home-Educated Children Without the Hard Sell
Australian unschooling mum Karen Lee on learning to offer her children ideas, books and activities without strings attached
Resources and ideas for your home learning journey
44 posts from home education
Back to School – But not for all: Why more parents are looking beyond the classroom
As millions of children return to the classroom, a growing number of parents are looking for alternatives after seeing their children struggle in traditional school environments.
Your Free Guide to Alternative Education in the UK is Here
Looking beyond the mainstream when it comes to your child's education? Our Alternative Schools Guide 2026 is out now, and it's free to download
7 Surprising Lessons I've Learned Through Unschooling
My son rarely sits down and handwriting is a laborious practice, but he can code a game and build a robot figure using scrap wood
My Favourite Sex Ed Books for Kids
How to make your own healing balm, what I did to celebrate the Equinox and the Viking Age seen through the eyes of women, and children
Make a Whole Home Ed Plan in 2 Minutes!
7 reasons to sea swim, full moon juice, reading prize-winning non-fiction, a super quick learning tool and the joy of friendship
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