Welcome to
Broadleaf
Supporting children. Connecting families. Changing lives.
Broadleaf is an award-winning organisation, bringing families together for over 16 years through creativity, nature, curiosity and community.
Based in the heart of the New Forest, we welcome families who choose to home educate, and those whose children are unable to attend school. All are welcome.
Our Five Streams
Creative Arts
Art, heritage crafts, musical theatre, photography, performance and collaborative creative projects.
Youth Provision
Specialist youth provision for 13-18yrs, with supported spaces to connect, explore & build community.
Nature Connection
Natural history, Wild Explorers, nature art, John Muir Award Centre and New Forest Mother Trees project.
Family Support
Parent Circle, family support, Home Ed workshops, exam workshops, guidance and connections to services.
Expertise, Advocacy & Research
Support for families navigating education outside school, research, professional collaboration, national Policy and Parliament work
Our Mission
Not every child thrives in school.
But we believe every child deserves community, support, celebrations and opportunities, whether or not they are accessing school.
Whether you've chosen to home educate or your child needs time away from school, Broadleaf is here for you.
As an established, pioneering organisation, we bring together inclusive opportunities, specialist expertise and a supportive community shaped around the needs of our children and families.
What Makes Broadleaf Different?
Community-led
Broadleaf is created and shaped by the families who belong to it.
Relationships first
We build lasting relationships rather than offering isolated, short-term activities.
Inclusive by design
Our environments are flexible, consent-based, neurodivergent-affirming and responsive.
Learning through experience
Creativity, nature, exploration and shared interests create opportunities for curiosity.
Connected support
We bring families, opportunities, expertise and statutory services together in one place.
Our community continues to grow as more families seek connection and support:
120+ child, young-person and parent attendances across our programme each week
60+ families part of our weekly community
Many families unable to access provision this term due to demand
Supporting families for over 16 years
Let’s Connect!
Whether you are a parent, professional or potential partner, we would love to hear from you.