Welcome to Broadleaf
Home of consent-based, nurturing opportunities for children and young people since 2010
Broadleaf is a Family Hub in the heart of the New Forest, dedicated to children educated outside of school.
We provide four Hubs to families across Wessex:
Project Hub
Our long-established, successful Project Hub offers a space within which children and young people thrive.
We provide an opportunity for children to develop skills and self-confidence through working on various projects from Mayan history to STEM challenges and songwriting.
We foster a sense of self-belief in our young people, supporting them to succeed and find joy, trust and friendship, all within a nurturing and supportive setting.
Creative Hub
We wholeheartedly believe the arts to be central to human happiness, growth, education and wellbeing.
To this end, we have found the most passionate, patient and nurturing of teachers and offer a full programme of Music, Dance and Art for ages 4 - 18 years.
Our classes are gentle and non-competitive, encouraging each child to succeed in whatever way is important to them.
Whether your family has chosen Elective Home Education from the start or you’ve found this path later on, community will be central to your HE journey.
We offer workshops, social groups, parent support and exam information, supporting the whole family throughout your entire HE journey.
Community has always been central to the rich support in our HE world, and we continue the tradition of supporting others.
Family Hub
We offer a chance for young people to work towards their future goals via a traditional GCSE route, though there is nothing traditional about our teaching and ethos!
Our Study Hub brings together classes and workshops for young people, with a focus on nurture, confidence and support. All our tutors are hand-picked for their kind, supportive approach to learning, and their understanding of the Broadleaf ethos.
Study Hub
More about
Broadleaf
We are a co-operative run by a core team of Home Educating volunteers. We dreamed of creating a central space to build community, share experiences and bring groups of children, teens and parents together; Broadleaf is the result!
We offer a radically safe, inclusive space for all children and families who have, for a variety of reasons, chosen to take on responsibility for their child’s education.
With extensive experience of everything Home Ed, from early years to A Levels, our volunteer mentors can help you make sense of, and thrive in, the richness of an education outside of the mainstream.
“The opportunities you bring to Broadleaf are wonderful. I don't know how you find all of these things and then actually manifest them - you clearly have creative magic dust oozing from your being.”
- Parent of T
“Since my daughter has been a member of Broadleaf, she’s become happier, more outgoing, and more resourceful.”
— Elaine, parent of Broadleaf member
“I had to give you a hug as even though we haven’t met before today, your support and kindness at such a difficult time has been the most valuable thing. Thank you for welcoming us and helping us believe in kindness again.”
- Mum of E