About Us

 Who is the school for?

 

We'll be opening our independent school for self-directed and project-based learning in early 2026 for up to 24 children between the ages of 7 and 14 years. Supported by at least 4 adults at any one time, nestled in the countryside of the Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire/Bedfordshire borders. With one adult to every 6 children, we are able to adopt a holistic, and trauma-informed approach to Human Scale Education. 

We will be open to full-time, flexi-school and home educated learners.

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Why the name?

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At our core is a belief that children are natural learners. We need only cultivate a suitable environment in which they are happy and content, for curiosity, learning and growth to be unavoidable consequences.

We  provide a nurturing environment, rich in opportunities to spend time learning autonomously and playing, where human connections are supported to be harmonious and people can flourish.

 

How does learning occur if there are no lessons?

 

Learning takes place through a mixture of immersive projects (solo and collaborative), self-directed exploration and play. 

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We seek to create the optimum environment for learning to take place, based on evidence-based research (such as those discussed in Daniel H Pink's book; Drive), namely a safe, playful, natural, bright, non-competitive, purposeful and non-judgmental setting, where each learner takes ownership of their own progress in a meaningful way, from an early age.

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​Learn more about our Values.

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If your child might like to join us, or if you're interested in being a part of this school, please complete the below form and we'll be in touch. 

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