CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026
Our Sunday Session Deep Dives are an opportunity to join with experts and other parents to reflect and learn in community. We talk about common unschooling topics with our invited guests in these interactive Zoom sessions, and there is plenty of opportunity for everyone to take part in the conversation. We hope you’ll leave the sessions with new ideas and inspiration for your family’s unique unschooling journey.
The Community Networking Sessions are new and will replicate the wonderful ones we held during the live Summit. Come along for a friendly chat and a chance to connect with others.
“This was amazing and filled my cup!” S.K.
"Reassuring and grounding as always, thanks." L.D.
APRIL 26TH
SUNDAY SESSION
From Homeschool to Unschool
Many parents come to unschooling after first trying a more formal "schoolish" approach to learning at home. We'll be talking about the benefits of an unschooled approach to life beyond school, what that can transition may look like, and ideas to help you navigate the challenges.
With guests Sue Patterson & Meghan Suniga-Davies
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
MAY 31ST
SUNDAY SESSION
A Conversation With Grown Unschoolers
How does it feel to be unschooled? In what ways might it impact life later on? We have invited four young people who were unschooled to join us in conversation. They'll share their experiences with us and you'll have a chance to ask them any questions you have.
With guests Halie Barrick, Ruben Jai & Teo Koritz
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
JUNE
COMMUNITY NETWORKING
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming community session, where you can meet other unschooling parents, make some new connections, and maybe even grow your community!
With hosts Esther Jones & Melissa Crockett-Joyoue
Time and date TBC
FREE
JUNE 28TH
SUNDAY SESSION
Unschooling in a Neurodivergent Family
Many families find themselves unschooling after realising that mainstream education is a poor fit for their children. In this session, we'll be talking about the ways in which self-directed learning is a wonderful opportunity for neurodivergent families, along with the kinds of challenges that might come up.
Guests TBC
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
JULY 14TH
WORKSHOP
Finding Calm, Building Trust. Nervous System Regulation for Unschooling Parents.
You've read the books and you believe all the theory but it still feels so difficult in practice! Together we'll be looking at why our nervous systems cling onto old beliefs and patterns. And we'll explore some tools and strategies we can introduce into our days to transform anxiety and fear, and create deep shifts in our lives.
With Esther Jones
Time: 4pm-5.30pm (UK)
Price: $25 (includes the replay and accompanying notes)
JULY 26TH
SUNDAY SESSION
Deschooling Ourselves
Unschooling naturally requires us to challenge our long-held beliefs about children, learning, parenting and lots more (!). This is incredibly valuable work but it can also be extremely uncomfortable. With our guests, we'll discuss the kinds of things that often come up and some strategies and tools to help you in the process.
Guests TBC
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
AUGUST
COMMUNITY NETWORKING
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming community session, where you can meet other unschooling parents, make some new connections, and maybe even grow your community!
With hosts Esther Jones & Melissa Crockett-Joyoue
Time and date TBC
FREE
AUGUST 30TH
SUNDAY SESSION
Navigating Screens & Technology
Technology worries can easily lead to conflict and resistance in an unschooling home. We'll be talking about how we can we approach technology in a way that feels coherent and respectful, and how we can move beyond our knee-jerk reactions in order to better accompany our children.
Guests TBC
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
SEPTEMBER 28TH
SUNDAY SESSION
You Matter Too!
It can be easy to fall into the idea that you are the last priority, and that your needs come after everyone else's. But, as a parent, your happiness in central to your children's experience, and even more so when you are unschooling. We'll be discussing how we can tend to ourselves and why that's so important.
Guests TBC
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
OCTOBER
COMMUNITY NETWORKING
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming community session, where you can meet other unschooling parents, make some new connections, and maybe even grow your community!
With hosts Esther Jones & Melissa Crockett-Joyoue
Time and date TBC
FREE
OCTOBER 25TH
SUNDAY SESSION
Unschooling Older Children
How does unschooling change as children get older? Parents can often feel pressure as things shift, and society believes it's time for learning to look more "serious". This session is for anyone who would like explore how their child's needs and their role are likely to shift as children move into their tween and teen years.
Guests TBC
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
NOVEMBER 29TH
SUNDAY SESSION
Navigating Challenges
There will be lots of inevitable challenges along the path and, even when it all feels difficult, these are always an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and our children. We'll be talking with our guests about how we can approach challenging situations in ways that can serve us and our children, and our relationship together.
Guests TBC
Time: 8pm-9.30pm (UK)
Price: $10 (replay available)
