Home Education Warwickshire County Council

🌅 Summer Solstice Picnic at Chesterton Windmill 🌞

Join us for a very special evening get-together as we gather to celebrate the Summer Solstice with our home ed community 💛

This was one of our favourite meet-ups of the whole year last summer... a truly wholesome evening spent chatting, playing, sharing food and watching the sun go down together. We're so excited to do it all again!

The forecast is looking glorious ☀️ so pack up a picnic dinner, grab a blanket or camping chair, and come and enjoy a relaxed evening in one of the most beautiful spots in Warwickshire.

Feel free to bring along any outdoor games, balls or musical instruments you'd like to share with the group too.

Whether you fancy a kickabout, a game with friends, some music, or simply sitting and soaking up the atmosphere, there'll be plenty of space to enjoy the evening your own way 😊

As our previous art session here was sadly rained off, we'll also bring along some materials for anyone who would like to have a go at painting the landscape. No pressure at all to take part... just a little creative opportunity for those who fancy it 🎨

With a bit of luck, we'll be treated to a beautiful sunset in a truly stunning setting 🌅

📅 Monday 22nd June
⏰ 7pm until sunset
📍 Chesterton Windmill, CV33 9LB
💛 Free
🚫 No booking required... just turn up

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All the family are welcome.

We can't wait to spend a summer evening with you all 💛

‘Story Seeds’ – a new festival that will take place in Warwick this summer. Run by the team at Warwick Books, and a number of volunteers, We are working with the library and community partners. We want to ensure the celebrations are open to all

Creating a Children's Literary Festival for Warwick - pilot festival 2026!

Warwick Books
24 Market Place
Warwick, CV34 4SL

⭐Join us for free, welcoming and interactive GRT History Month roadshow events, organised by the Warwickshire Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Engagement Working Group, bringing communities together to explore, celebrate and learn about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture, language and history.

🎨Enjoy a Primary school artwork exhibition
🖍Hands-on creative activities
💬Storytelling sessions
🙋GRT community Q&A sessions

📍Join us at the following libraries, 10am - 2pm
Bidford Library - Tuesday 16 June
Rugby Library - Thursday 18 June
Warwick Library - Friday 19 June
Leamington Spa Library - Monday 22 June
Bedworth Library - Tuesday 23 June
Stratford-upon-Avon Library - Wednesday 24 June
Nuneaton Library - Friday 26 June

💫The roadshow has been organised by the Warwickshire Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Engagement Working Group, established in 2020. The group brings together professionals, support services and schools, all committed to improving engagement with GRT communities across the country.

🔗No need to book a ticket, drop-in to join in! Find out more at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/warwickshire-roadshow-grt-history-month-4848444

🎬 GCSE ART | VINTAGE FILM PROJECT

One of my students is passionate about film, so they chose to create this striking graphite portrait inspired by a favourite movie character.

At The Art & Design Room, students are encouraged to explore their own interests and develop projects that feel personal and meaningful. Whether they’re inspired by film, fashion, gaming, nature, architecture or illustration, we use those passions as a starting point for building strong GCSE Art portfolios.

Students are welcome to join my GCSE Art programme, where creativity, individuality and skill development sit at the heart of every project. 💗

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Drop in between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 23rd June to celebrate Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month. A special roadshow is coming to Bedworth Library, where you'll be able to see an artwork showcase, and take part in art and craft activities.
Free to attend, all ages welcome.

Looking for a place where you can try new things, build confidence and just be yourself? 💫

At Chess Youth Club, you’ll find a team that really gets it – Dale, Tracy, Sarah, James, Jenna and Malkit are there to support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way 🙌

🎯 Get stuck into loads of activities
🤝 Meet new people and make real connections
🌱 Learn skills that stick with you for life

This isn’t just a youth club… it’s a space to grow, to belong, and to shape your future 💥

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We are looking to gauge interest in a teen social space in Warwick on a Thursday afternoon.

Please comment below if this is something that you may be interested in 😊⬇️

🎨 Home Ed Art Box 🎨

Call for young artists! 📢

Home ed artists are invited to submit their works for the summer exhibition at the Art Box near Christchurch Gardens in Leamington Spa. We have the art box all to ourselves between 13th July and end of September, so depending on the number off submissions, there will be several parts to the exhibition, each lasting from two weeks to a month.

❓️ Requirements:
Any original 2D works up to the size A4 are admitted - drawing, painting, collage, photo, or anything else.

If it is the work of a group of young artists, then they can go in size to A3.

There is limited space for small 3D artworks (sculpture, installation) - please send us the photos and dimensions to discuss.

📆 Deadline:
12noon on 1st July, 2026

📬 Please message us directly for the address where you can send your artwork to.

Include the title, the first name of the artist, age if you'd like, and short description, if required.

Please also enclose a self-addressed pre-paid envelope to get the artwork back.

📧 Any questions: email Ignaty at [email protected] or Aaron [email protected]

👥️ Organisers: Ignaty Dyakov-Richmond, home ed dad from Leamington Spa, and Aaron Wilson, home ed dad and founder of Harbury Home Education Hub

🌿 Nature Collage at Ufton Nature Reserve 🌿

We are very excited for our next outdoor meet-up as we head to Ufton Nature Reserve for an afternoon of nature, creativity and fresh air! 💛

We'll meet in the car park before taking a walk through the woods to gather leaves, grasses, feathers, sticks and any other natural treasures we can find along the way. Once we've collected our materials, we'll find a spot to settle and create our own nature collages 🍃🎨

There'll be plenty of time for free play, exploring and socialising in the woods too 🌲

📅 Monday 15th June
⏰ 1pm–3pm
📍 Ufton Fields Nature Reserve, CV33 9PU (meet in the car park)

🎒 Please bring a bag or basket for collecting your materials
💛 £1 per child to help cover materials supplied... cash only please
🚫 No booking required... just turn up on the day

⚠️ A couple of things to note:
🥾 Accessibility can be limited at this venue depending on how muddy it is
🦟 Long sleeves and trousers are recommended as midges can be present near the water

As always, everyone is welcome and there's no pressure to take part in the activity... come along, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends, both old and new 😊🌿

☀️ Summer HAF is coming up! ☀️

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back this summer!

If your child:
✅ Receives benefits-related free school meals
✅ Is in Reception – Year 11
Then they might be eligible for a HAF code!

HAF codes give your child access to free activities and food during the school holidays – at no cost to parents/carers.

💡 What’s included?
Up to 16 activities over the Summer holidays
Up to 4 activities in Winter and 4 in Spring
A free meal included with every activity – no need to pack lunch!

📝 Don’t have a HAF code yet?
You can register now at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/HAF

📅 Key dates to remember:
Wednesday 10 June – Sunday 14 June
SEND Family Experience applications open (link sent to registered families on 10 June)

Monday 22 June
Summer HAF activity listings go live

Monday 20 July
Summer HAF activities begin

🌟 Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to stay active, make friends, and enjoy fun experiences this summer!