Durham Home Ed Community Hub

Limited spaces available for September for our weekly 11-14 science classes. Enquire by emailing [email protected]

Recently we had an idyllic afternoon in the sunshine, Maypole dancing with Have Maypole Will Travel at Merryoaks Community Hall.

It was so enjoyable that I think we'll make it an annual event! Thank you to Elizabeth who made the afternoon so special. You were incredibly welcoming and nurturing with our children and they were calm and engaged throughout as a result. Kindred spirits!

We had a fantastic time last week with the university team learning about the Shang Dynasty. Lots of engagement and focus from our 7-11 year olds. Thank you to Paddy and the team who delivered a lovely session.

We have been busy bees in the background preparing for 2026/27, wrapping up our first cohort for their Integrative Education Awards and continuing our usual provision with lots of outdoor learning incorporated in this gorgeous weather!

If you are a local home educating family and are not yet on our mailing lists, please do email me so that you receive info for 2026/27 when it goes out [email protected]

Thank you Noo Noo’s Always a good day when with Nikki and company 😊

🩵 Science for Our Littlest Learners 🩵

We had such a lovely session last week with The Curiosity Lab for our youngest scientists.

Our monthly primary science sessions are a gentle, welcoming way for children to explore ideas together while beginning to build home ed friendships and they’re a great opportunity for parents to connect too.

Last week’s session continued our CREST Award journey with a colourful, hands-on exploration themed around colour and investigation. It was wonderful to see so much curiosity and engagement from the children.

If you have a child who will be starting home education this September instead of school, these sessions can be a lovely first step.

📩 For further information, please email [email protected]
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Huge thank you to Georgina from The Sea we See for our session last week

🌊 Lots of learning and engagement. These sessions offer children the chance to learn, explore and connect with the natural world through hands-on coastal learning. If you want to join us in the summer term, email [email protected] for more information 🌊

We had a fantastic time with Mark from GemArts last week as part of our holiday provision. Listen to these fab rhythms!!

Next to thank we have the fantastic Captain Raggy Beard who came along to do some storytelling. Our little ones really enjoyed his traditional tales and we look forward to having him back in a few weeks for a Sea Shanties session!

That's a wrap on a wonderful week of holiday provision for our younger ones. It was a delight watching you learn and play and grow together!

Firstly, a huge thank you to Creative Kitchen HQ who delivered a fantastic session for out youngest learners. We made porridge fingers inspired by Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I can personally confirm that they were yummy!!