What we’re about
### Welcome to the London Home Education Meetup Group!
We are a vibrant community of parents and caregivers passionate about delivering a high-quality experience and education for our children through home education or unschooling.
#### What We Offer
We’re excited to announce that we’re now organizing parent and caregiver events across the greater London area for home-ed families. Whether you’re:
- A home-ed parent interested in joining,
- Hosting a home-ed get-together,
- or simply want to connect, please reach out to enquire!
Our group welcomes everyone—veteran homeschoolers, those planning to homeschool in the future, or parents interested in reducing screen time for their children. We aim to provide:
- Support and resources,
- Learning opportunities,
- Educational field trips hosted by parents and caregivers.
#### Our Core Childcare Principles
We believe in fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for children, guided by these values:
- Minimal or no screen time – our preference for a balanced childhood,
- Peaceful learning – creating space for emotional growth,
- Freedom of play – prioritizing enjoyment and creativity,
- Broad world understanding – exploring diverse perspectives,
- Hands-on experiences – art, music, and practical activities,
- Effective learning skills – teaching children how to learn,
- Contextual awareness – understanding different viewpoints,
- Age-appropriate life skills – money, health, politics, and independence.
#### Join Us!
We’d love to get to know you! Please register your details at:
https://form.typeform.com/to/z37tCjtL
Come along for:
- Playgroups,
- Networking with like-minded families,
- Sharing ideas to create a stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
Let’s learn and grow together as a community!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Home-Ed Adventure Playgroup - Stoke NewingtonStoke Newington Overground Station, London
*** This event is hosted by a third party and we attend regularaly. Please message us directly for updates and address information. ***
Could you also share some basic details about yourself through this short form—it means a lot to us: https://form.typeform.com/to/z37tCjtL
The Home Ed group is open to families during term time on Wednesdays 10.30-13.00. All ages of home-educated kids are welcome! 🥳
Generally during school holidays the group is exclusively open to HE families between 10-12, and the site is also open to all families from 12-2.
Please get in touch to receive a Link to pay £3 per family. Cash or card payment on the door is also totally fine. All money goes direct to the organisers of the playground.Location: Please ask for Playground location
Price: £3 per familyReminders!
The site is designed for children aged 6 and over. Younger children are welcome and need to be supervised by their adults.
Due to food allergies, all food must be consumed outside - no food inside the hall.
Children are not allowed in the kitchen and grown-ups can make their own cups of coffee or tea as long as they bring their own resources as the milk, sugar etc.We need to all work together to tidy the site at the end of the session to ensure it’s left as we found it. Tidy-up time is at 12:45PM and we must vacate the premises before 1 PM.
Thanks!*** This event is hosted by a third party and we attend regularaly. Please message us directly for updates and address information. ***
- Home Ed Sandpit Fun - ParentLead CoOpButterfield Park Sandpit, London
Join us for a heartwarming family gathering where children of all ages, along with their furry dog friends and beloved grandparents, are warmly welcomed with open arms!
Could you also share some basic details about yourself through this short form—it means a lot to us: https://form.typeform.com/to/z37tCjtL
Place: Butterfield Park Sandpit
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm (Can stay longer)This special event invites parents to come together, collaborating with care and enthusiasm to nurture exciting future possibilities for our little ones.
While we’re especially excited to connect families with kids aged 5 to 12, every family —regardless of age— is invited to share in the joy.
Let’s gather, unwind, and delight in watching our children play, laugh, and make memories together! - Children’s pottery - Hackney City FarmNeeds location£1.00
*** This event is hosted and run by Hackney City Farm.
Please check https://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/see-and-do/ or email farm@hackneycityfarm.co.uk to confirm the event is running! ****Could you also share some basic details about yourself through this short form—it means a lot to us: https://form.typeform.com/to/z37tCjtL
We attend pottery classes for children and adults with our son. The sessions are drop in so no need to book.
Resident potters will help you design and make your own clay objects and the price includes firing in the kiln. The class has only two pottery wheels so you will not be able to spend a whole class using a wheel. It takes up to 3 weeks to get your piece fired for collection.
Wednesdays: 15:00–17:00
Cost: £5 per child (Pay at venue), Extra to use the wheel.Sundays: Three sessions including hand building, glazing and a turn on the pottery wheel (not 13:00–14:00)
11:30–13:00 £10 per child
13:00–14:00 £5 per child (no pottery wheel)
14:00–15:30 £10 per childAdult pottery – £20
Wednesdays 19:00–21:00.
Thurdays 19:00–21:00.Drop in.
Please collect pottery within 6 weeks. Unclaimed pottery will be recycled.*** This event is hosted and run by Hackney City Farm.
Please check https://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/see-and-do/ or email farm@hackneycityfarm.co.uk to confirm the event is running! **** - Family Gathering - ParentLead CoOp - Poplar, East LondonOutside East India DLR station, London, E14 9GB£1.00
Join us for a heartwarming family gathering where children of all ages, along with their furry dog friends and beloved grandparents, are warmly welcomed with open arms!
This special event invites parents to come together, collaborating with care and enthusiasm to nurture exciting future possibilities for our little ones.
While we’re especially excited to connect families with kids aged 5 to 12, every family —regardless of age— is invited to share in the joy.
Let’s gather, unwind, and delight in watching our children play, laugh, and make memories together!Could you also share some basic details about yourself through this short form—it means a lot to us: https://form.typeform.com/to/z37tCjtL
