Are you questioning conventional schooling? Do you need support in exploring the world of alternatives? Questioning the mainstream can feel isolating, and it’s often difficult to know where to begin to search for answers. But you’re not alone. A growing number of people are looking for options outside of the mainstream education system, and one […] The post Mentoring Now Available appeared first…
Democracy. For most of us it’s something that happens to us, not with us. We vote, maybe. We protest, write a letter, show up to a council meeting once. But it’s rarely something lived. And for many of us, we’ve stopped imagining what it could actually be. What if that changed? And what if schools, […] The post A Civic Leap: Schools as Practice Fields for Democracy, by Will Gowen appeared first on…
If you are questioning mainstream schooling and looking for something different, do check out our new video! This 9 minute film includes clips from each of the ten modules in our new online course, showcasing ten ways to approach education in the 21st century! Even if people don’t need the full course, this video alone could be […] The post New Film: Alternatives to Conventional Schooling appeared…
Check out our new animation. It shows what we do, why we do it and how we help! Our new short film illustrates how school is the area of life that children and young people are most commonly unhappy with (The Children’s Society’s Good Childhood Report 2025). It also shares various other alarming statistics, such […] The post Watch Our New Animation! appeared first on Progressive Education .
We are excited to announce that we have launched a new online course to help you find alternatives to conventional schooling! If you are questioning the mainstream school system and are looking for something different, check out our new online course which showcases 10 ways to approach education in the 21st century. There are 10 […] The post New Introductory Course on Alternatives to Conventional…
Here is one vision of what a truly decolonised universal state-funded community-owned no-fee education system capable of being rolled out (and in fact, first of all grown up from the bottom) in many different contexts, might look like. This vision has grown in me over the course of my fifty three years of life, fed […] The post I Have a Dream, by Je’anna Clements appeared first on Progressive…
We are delighted to announce that another free event is coming up! Taking place online on Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th April, the EDUCATION: Past> Present> Future event celebrates the launch of our new introductory course on alternatives to conventional schooling. Speakers and Schedule: Wednesday 22 April 11am BST – Kelly Rigg: School was designed […] The post Your Invitation to Our Free Online…
Three projects coming soon. Sign up for notifications! Happy New Year! Wishing you all the very best for a happy and fulfilling 2026. Thank you for your continued support. We are delighted to share with you some exciting projects coming up this year, including: 1. New look directory More will be revealed in the next […] The post New Year, New Plans and a New Way to Keep in Touch appeared first on…
Are you thinking about setting up your own school or learning community? Or perhaps you’ve been running for a while but you’re looking to connect with others on a similar journey. This webinar series aims to support you on your path to creating a learning environment where young people can thrive outside of the conventional […] The post Webinar Schedule 2026 appeared first on Progressive Education…
Exciting news! We have organised an empowering event with some incredible speakers, to celebrate one year of running our membership for start-up schools and learning communities. Are you thinking of setting up your own school or learning community? Or do you know someone who is? Or perhaps you’ve been running for a while and would like to connect with […] The post Free 3-Day Challenge Event: For…