Alternative Pathways

We recognise the growing demand for alternative learning opportunities for teenagers. Every week, we receive emails from families seeking advice and guidance on this topic.

Many valuable insights about local resources are shared within the fantastic Facebook groups in our area. If you are new to home ed or exploring it as an option you may not know they are there. Gathering this knowledge in one accessible place makes it easier for everyone to find.

If you are, or know of a local provider or an online learning opportunity for teenagers, please let us know. We’d love to include it on our resource page to benefit the wider community. Email us to share.
Or if you are listed here and want to change the copy then please send us the information you would like on the page.; this was simply to get the ball rolling.

As this list grows it is important to highlight that we are not personally recommending or endorsing, neither are they listed in any order, simply as we discover them.

Neon Daisy

Neon Daisy run creative clubs for neurodivergent girls and young people who are gender non-conforming. https://www.neondaisy.org.uk/creativeclubs

Bean Learning Community

A consent-based, inclusive and enriching community where young people age 9 - 18 can come together to connect and learn. https://www.beanlearning.com/bristol

Rama Life

Offer a range of different workshops in a purpose built rural premises in South Petherton, Somerset. https://ramalife.co.uk/groups/

Creative Escape

Monthly creative classes, designed for young people aged 10 - 16. https://www.creativeescape.co.uk/young-people

SGS College

SGS College offers courses for young people age 14 - 16. They welcome home educators. https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/study/gcse

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. https://www.themeadowbath.co.uk/

The Apple Tree

The Apple Tree is a community led education projects with small tutor led groups underpinned by a Steiner philosophy. https://appletreesteiner.org/

Home Ed-venturers Forest School

Weekly forest school for 1-14 year olds on Leigh Court Farm. https://www.homeedventurers.co.uk/

Bristol Home Education Club

A space for 8-14 year old to hang out with a range of activities to choose from.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063565991102&sk=about

The Edventure Project

A social community group for home educating families, offering clubs, projects and workshops. Based in the area BS36. https://www.theedventureproject.co.uk/

The Garden

All age self directed learning community based in St Werburghs. http://www.thegardenbristol.org/

Get in Touch

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