This week, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Vanessa Warrington—our venue host and land guardian at Halkyn Castle Wood, and a passionate advocate for alternative education.

 

We dive deep into why our upcoming Reimagining Education gathering (co-produced by young people and featuring global changemakers!) is so needed right now.

 

Traditional education is at a crossroads—too often measuring memory instead of true competency, and missing the mark on child development, brain science, and neurodiversity. The result? More parents are seeking out alternatives, home education is on the rise, and innovative spaces like Vanessa’s are becoming the new norm for families wanting something more.

 

In this episode, we explore:

This is the first in a series of conversations leading up to our big event, where we’ll keep shining a light on what’s possible when we rethink how we learn, grow, and thrive—together.

 Ready to join the conversation and be part of the change? Tune in now, and grab your free ticket for August 16th 2025!

 

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