Home Ed · Our Story

Connection came first.

Tribe Together began with families coming together, sharing what they were learning and creating the kind of support they wished had existed when they started.

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How we started

Who are Tribe Together

Tribe Together was first established in 2017, born from a collective of dedicated mothers who united with a shared vision — to create a supportive, empowering, and connected community for those navigating the path of Home Education. What began as a small gathering quickly grew into a safe and inspiring space for families to learn, grow, and thrive together.

Choosing to educate your child at home is a bold and personal decision — one that can feel exciting, but also isolating or overwhelming at first. We understand the doubts, the questions, and the weight of stepping outside the traditional school system. For many, it's not just about academics — it's about unlearning old patterns, rebuilding confidence, and discovering what truly works for your child.

Home education isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Every family's rhythm is different — some thrive on structure, others on flexibility — but the one thing they all need is connection. That's where we come in.

A parent embracing her child during a forest school session, with other children and a dog nearby
Forest school — space to connect, and just to be.
“Every child is a unique learner, discovering the world at their own pace, in their own way.”

A family's story

Understanding school trauma — and finding a different way

JD, now age 12, started school the usual way — nursery, then reception. After just a few months, he began experiencing tummy aches and became reluctant to attend. The reluctance grew into a daily struggle, and it changed him — from a happy, chilled child to one who felt angry and on edge.

His family explored home education, connecting with different home-ed groups to understand an alternative to the typical school system. Within three weeks of returning after a summer break, they made the decision to deregister him.

Back in 2017, the term "school trauma" wasn't something this family knew. It refers to the emotional and psychological distress that can occur in children due to negative school experiences — anxiety, depression, physical symptoms like tummy aches, and behaviour changes. It can take years to heal, sometimes continuing into adulthood.

JD's younger siblings have never attended a nursery or school setting. The family's approach is now open and child-led — a conscious effort to let each child learn at their own pace, based on their own interests, with a safe space to express emotions and a chance to connect.

A young child splashing happily in a muddy puddle on a farm
Freedom to explore, mud and all — this is what thriving looks like now.