Alternative Pathways

Some of the organisations listed here are ones we regularly connect with to share ideas, resources, and inspiration. We love to learn together!

There’s a wealth of local knowledge being shared within our area’s brilliant Facebook (FB) home education groups - do connect if you have not already. If you’re new to home education or just beginning to explore it you may not yet know they exist.

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If you are (or know of) a local provider or an online learning opportunity in particular for teenagers, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us.

If your organisation is already listed and you’d like to update your description, just get in touch. This page is a starting point, and we’ll continue to refine it as the list grows.

As this collection expands, please note that we do not personally recommend or endorse any particular organisation. Listings appear alphabetically.

Bean Learning Community

A consent-based, inclusive and enriching community where young people age 9 - 18 can come together to connect and learn. Website.

Bristol Home Education Club

A space for 8-14 year old to hang out with a range of activities to choose from. Website.

Creative Escape

Monthly creative classes, designed for young people aged 10 - 16. Website.

Home Ed-venturers Forest School

Weekly forest school for 1-14 year olds on Leigh Court Farm. Website.

Oak Tree Montessori

Oakk Tree Montessori is a child-led learning community offering a nurturing, Montessori-based tuition group for home-educated, primary-age children in Bristol and North Somerset. Website.

Neon Daisy

Neon Daisy run creative clubs for neurodivergent girls and young people who are gender non-conforming. Website.

Rama Life

Offer a range of different workshops in a purpose built rural premises in South Petherton, Somerset. Website.

SGS College

SGS College offers courses for young people age 14 - 16. They welcome home educators. Website.

Swindon New College

New College offers courses for young people age 14 - 16. They welcome home educators. Website.

The Apple Tree

The Apple Tree is a community led education projects with small tutor led groups underpinned by a Steiner philosophy. Website.

The Edventure Project

A social community group for home educating families, offering clubs, projects and workshops. Based in the area BS36. Website.

The Garden

All age self directed learning community based in St Werburghs. Website.

The Green House

The Green House is a self-directed learning community based in Batheaston. Website.

The Meadow

The Meadow CIC, near Bath, is a consent-based, self-directed learning community where young people aged 5-16 can play freely, explore with curiosity and practise community in a wild space. Website.

We recognise the growing demand for alternative learning options for young people. Each week, we hear from families seeking advice, guidance, and connection in this area. We’re proud to be part of a growing network of educational change-makers.

Get in Touch

Please email us and share any other learning opportunities that you are aware of.