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 provide five hubs to families across Wessex:
Learning Community
Running three times a week, we offer drop-off sessions for children and young people aged 10-16 years.
Creative Hub
Our beautiful space is home to arts, music and dance classes each week, nurturing wellbeing through creativity.
Family Hub
We offer family support for all things home ed - HE masterclasses, a thriving community and exam/revision support.
Study Hub
For anyone keen to take traditional exams, we partner with various tutors to make teaching, revision and exam prep classes available to home educating families.
Research Hub
Part of the ACoRNS Research Network at the University of Southampton, we are at the cutting edge of research and practice.
“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