Welcome to Broadleaf
Consent-based, nurturing opportunities for fellow home educating families - since 2010
Broadleaf is an award-winning Family Hub in the heart of the New Forest, dedicated to children educated outside of school.
Changemaker of the Year 2025
We are a collective of home educating parents sharing creative, social and enrichment opportunities with fellow home ed families across Wessex:
Project Hub
Twice a week, we offer facilitated family sessions where we explore different projects over the academic year. Sessions are intended to build community and wellbeing through sparking interest in things like history, baking, mechanics, design, environmentalism, physics, creative writing, craft and arts with new friends.
Creative Hub
Our beautiful space is home to arts, music and dance classes each week, nurturing wellbeing through creativity. As parents, we share the costs of bringing together inspiring teachers to deliver one-off and regular classes for our own children and yours, making the most of the lovely spaces we inhabit in the New Forest.
Family Hub
Our volunteers offer family support for all things home ed. Come along to info sessions, socialise with other parents and connect with our community to make your Home Ed journey positive and empowering.
Research Hub
Part of the ACoRNS Research Network at the University of Southampton, we are at the cutting edge of research and practice in education and autism. You can learn more about ACoRNS at acorns-soton.org.uk
“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
“ I’ve felt like a weight lifted this week since finding you - thank you for being so kind.”
— Anna, parent of new Broadleaf member
“Thank you, from a very tired super mum. This last year was a turning point for us. You all have been so lovely and supportive and I'm so glad we found you. I think now we are on our way......finally.”
- Maria, Mum to member