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A resource for people exploring new ways of living, learning, and thriving together—outside conventional schooling.

GET THE 2026 SUMMIT REPLAY PACK

Whether you are just exploring or a seasoned unschooling parent, the Unschooling Summit is your gateway to insights from 90+ unschooling experts, access to a global community, and engaging live sessions.

For the 2026 Summit we gathered an incredible lineup of internationally renowned speakers, along with experienced unschooling parents for three days of in-depth interviews, live roundtables and workshops.

Our speakers included Peter Gray, Akilah S. Richards, Amanda Diekman, Pam Laricchia, Bayo Akomolafe, Naomi Fisher, Manish Jain and many more...

You can still access their knowledge and insights through recorded interviews and replays of the live sessions in the UNSCHOOLING REPLAY PACK for just $67 USD.

We also have ongoing live events throughout the year!

Calendar of Events

Explore the 2026 Summit

Click on the photo below to meet the speakers and explore all the content you'll get access to in the Unschooling Replay Pack

"The Unschooling Summit was like a big warm hug of reassurance and affirmation for me - hearing from so many others on the same journey as our family was so empowering, since unschooling can be isolating and lonely in our culture!"

Attendee, The Unschooling Summit 2026

"The Unschooling Summit gave us the chance to connect with a community, find answers to many of our questions, and most importantly, feel happy and proud of our lifestyle choice. It truly felt like we had gained access to a fast track for understanding unschooling and shaping our family life."

Attendee, The Unschooling Summit 2026

"The Unschooling Summit 2026 was like a ceremony for me. During three days, I was so happy to be busy following talks, roundtables and workshops. I felt an amazing energy in the gathering. I especially appreciate the speakers' confidence, long experience and reassurance on the topic. It was very inspiring and engaging!"

Attendee, The Unschooling Summit 2026

"It was my first summit and I couldn’t be more grateful for Esther and Melissa (and anyone else who helped) for creating this opportunity for community to take place. It has 100% strengthened my confidence in what we are doing with/for our children and I feel so much less alone. It feels like a really strong cobweb, that is growing by the minute and the threads that are forming are unbreakable. Thank you!"

Attendee, The Unschooling Summit 2026

"One thing that sets this summit apart is how it balances philosophy with practical action. If you’re curious about self-directed education or want to get the most out of your unschooling journey, I cannot recommend this summit enough!"

Attendee, The Unschooling Summit 2026

Inspiration and support for your journey beyond school, with the Unschooling Replay Pack!

Level up your unschooling life with 12 months access to the 2026 Unschooling Summit recordings, along with downloadable reflective guide, transcripts, audio, and bonuses worth $200 USD from your Summit hosts.

BUY THE 2026 REPLAY PACK

Tending Grief & Centering Joy as Unschoolers

A gift from Akilah S. Richards and Thea Monyée

Click below for ongoing free access to the Summit interview with Akilah and Thea about grief and joy, and their beautiful co-creation, Bringing Flowers.

Interview

Meet Your Hosts

Hi and Kia ora! We, Esther Jones and Melissa Crockett-Joyoue, are delighted to bring you The Unschooling Summit.

Esther is a UK-based mindfulness teacher, deschooling coach and mother of three unschooled children. She is the author of the recently-published The Parent's Handbook to Unschooling Yourself and she hosts the bi-weekly podcast, The Unschool Space, in which she explores the joys and challenges of unschooling with other unschooling parents. Esther works with parents who want to unravel the beliefs and conditioning that hold them back from embracing life in partnership with their children.

Melissa lives in Aotearoa (New Zealand), is Māori, AuDHD and the mama of two unschooled neurodivergent children. Her experience with understanding and meeting their needs deepened her commitment to helping others on a similar path. Melissa is the founder of Weave ND, an online membership community dedicated to neurodivergent unschooling families. She is especially passionate about working with neurodivergent parents and Indigenous families on their unschooling journeys.

GET THE SUMMIT REPLAY PACK $67 USD

The Unschooling Summit resources will help you to access a more confident, connected and joyful way to live, learn and thrive with your child.

This is your gateway into insights from international experts, engaging discussions and connection to a worldwide community of unschoolers.

If you didn't get to join us for this incredible three-day virtual event and ignite your unschooling journey - then consider buying the Unschooling Replay Pack to catch up on what you missed!

"I’ve just finished attending the live workshops and roundtables at The Unschooling Summit, and it has been an absolute joy! I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed an education or homeschooling conference this much. One thing that sets this summit apart is how it balances philosophy with practical action. If you’re curious about self-directed education or want to get the most out of your unschooling journey, I cannot recommend this summit enough!"

Attendee, The Unschooling Summit 2026