A community for Home-Educated Children
and Families in South Gloucestershire
In 2025, Tony formally joined Edventure as Director, supporting the management and running of the project. A calm and thoughtful mentor, Tony supports children’s wellbeing through nature, gardening, sports and movement. His lived experience of autism and neurodiversity allows him to offer meaningful understanding, peer support and positive male role modelling.
As the home education community has grown, so too has the need for spaces where families can connect and support one another. Edventure has gradually evolved to meet this need, expanding its sessions and creating new opportunities for community gathering.In May 2026, The Edventure Project introduced The Hive — a relaxed community space where families can come together, share experiences and build supportive relationships. Alongside this, The Compass developed as a strand of the project offering SEND, EHCP and home education guidance for families and schools.
Recent national changes in education policy, including the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, have placed increasing pressure on families, children and local authorities alike. Our hope is that Edventure can play a small but meaningful role in supporting everyone involved, helping ensure that children can continue to enjoy rich and fulfilling learning journeys.Together, Kimberley, Kara and Tony continue to lead Edventure with kindness, inclusion and community at its heart.
Our Story
Edventure was created from a shared belief that children thrive when they are understood as whole individuals and when learning is rooted in nature, community and real-life experiences.
Founded by Kimberley and joined by long-time collaborator and friend Kara, Edventure began as a nurturing and inclusive space for home educated children who may not thrive in more traditional settings. Together they created a community where young people feel safe, valued and free to learn at their own pace, while building friendships and confidence through shared experiences.
Kimberley’s journey into home education began through supporting her own children, alongside her professional experience in mainstream education and alternative learning environments. Together with Tony, she home educates two of their three neurodivergent boys, giving them first-hand understanding of the challenges many families face when navigating education systems, SEND support and wellbeing.
Their middle son attended Edventure through an EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) EHCP package and later, following a tribunal process with the local authority, now attends a specialist school. Their youngest son attends Edventure and thrives within the community, while their eldest successfully completed SGS College’s 14–16 provision, achieving GCSEs, Functional Skills and two BTEC qualifications. These experiences have shaped Edventure’s commitment to creating flexible and supportive environments where children can flourish in different ways.
Our Approach
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At The Edventure Project, we offer a holistic approach to learning, play and social development through adventure, exploration and collaborative, consent-based activities. Our focus is on wellbeing, health and happiness, supporting children and young people to build confidence, resilience and a genuine love of learning through meaningful experiences.By exploring a range of environments and activities, children are encouraged to develop self-awareness, critical thinking and problem-solving skills while forming meaningful connections with the world around them. Our sessions support friendship, teamwork and positive social interaction for both children and parents, helping to build a strong and supportive community.At the heart of Edventure is a belief that young people thrive when they are trusted and supported as individuals. We work closely with parents and carers to create an Edventure experience that meets each child where they are. For some families the space is primarily about social connection and confidence-building, while others also make use of our structured learning opportunities.
We are proud to be an ASDAN centre, offering portfolio-based learning that recognises real-life skills and personal achievement. Young people can complete ASDAN challenges during sessions or at home, with Edventure mentors supporting and verifying their work. Many self-directed learners enjoy the freedom to explore their interests through areas such as cooking, animal care, gardening and practical life skills.
Edventure is based at Mafeking Hall in Ram Hill near Coalpit Heath, where we currently run sessions during seasonal blocks that reflect the rhythms of home education rather than traditional school terms.
Our activities are enriched by visiting professionals including artists, music teachers, sports coaches and wellbeing practitioners, allowing young people to explore new skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Through our Edventure minibus and “On Tour” sessions, we regularly visit local venues and community spaces, helping young people experience new settings, develop independence and build connections with the wider community.
Our
Story
At Edventure, we recognise that every child is unique. Our mentors are experienced in supporting neurodiversity, disability, mental health and a wide range of educational needs, working alongside families to create supportive and adaptable environments where children feel safe to be themselves.
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Rather than traditional teaching, our approach focuses on mentoring, coaching and facilitation. Young people are encouraged to follow their interests, explore ideas and take ownership of their experiences. Sessions can adapt to individual needs, and children are welcome to bring their own projects, passions and curiosity into the space.
For older young people, we also support exploration of future pathways including further education, apprenticeships and specialist guidance, helping families connect with local services, networks and opportunities.
At its heart, Edventure is built on a simple belief: when children feel safe, respected and supported, they naturally develop the confidence to explore, grow and thrive.
Our Ethos and Philosophy
Get to Know Us
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Our Philosophy At Edventure, we recognise that every child is unique. Our mentors are experienced in supporting neurodiversity, disability, mental health and a wide range of educational needs, working alongside families to create supportive and adaptable environments where children feel safe to be themselves. Rather than traditional teaching, our approach focuses on mentoring, coaching and facilitation. Young people are encouraged to follow their interests, explore ideas and take ownership of their experiences. Sessions can adapt to individual needs, and children are welcome to bring their own projects, passions and curiosity into the space. For older young people, we also support exploration of future pathways including further education, apprenticeships and specialist guidance, helping families connect with local services, networks and opportunities. At its heart, Edventure is built on a simple belief: when children feel safe, respected and supported, they naturally develop the confidence to explore, grow and thrive.
What we aim to achieve
The Edventure Project CiC aims to create inclusive spaces where children, young people and families can connect, explore and grow together.Through community, creativity, wellbeing and experiential learning, we support families navigating home education and alternative educational pathways.Our long-term vision is to continue growing a sustainable and supportive community where children feel safe to be themselves, families feel connected and learning is rooted in real-life experiences.
