UNBOXING education!
Ambleford School is unlike anywhere you have seen before …
Many parents are increasingly concerned about the state of the UK education system and are looking for alternatives for their children. While the system aims to provide a comprehensive education, there are growing concerns that it often leaves children feeling anxious, unheard, and disengaged. The focus on standardised testing and qualifications can overshadow the development of critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning. As a result, children may not feel fully prepared for their future, whether in further education or life in general.
We offer the best of all educational experiences with an outdoor based curriculum which is expertly tailored to every child who joins our community. Based on our 6 acre site, just outside Tunbridge Wells, we offer a wide range of learning opportunities which go beyond just English and Maths. Our classes run every Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 4pm and we accept children from Year 1 to Year 8. We can accommodate up to 12 students at a time in our mixed age class.
Enrol now for September 2025…
So what do you mean by unboxing?
At Ambleford, we embrace an ‘unboxing’ approach to education. This means we move beyond the confines of traditional classrooms, standardised curricula, and age-based grouping. By doing so, we aim to provide children with the freedom to explore a curriculum tailored to their interests and needs. This approach not only fosters a love of learning but also encourages them to become active participants in their educational journey.
While we prioritise individual growth, we also emphasise the importance of community. Our students learn to appreciate their role within the group, understanding their responsibilities to themselves, their peers, and our staff. This balanced approach ensures that while we step away from conventional methods, we remain committed to nurturing well-rounded, responsible individuals.
Our Curriculum
Children at Ambleford School follow a balanced curriculum specially adapted for the 2 days a week they are with us. They learn through practical and hands on activities which are linked together under topics so that all learning is purposeful and relevant to every child. We follow a blend of IB Primary Years and National Curriculum objectives so that academic excellence is a by-product of a happy and engaged child rather than being the focus. Learning is taught in project based units rather than as discrete subjects and this enables us to offer a much broader and more balanced curriculum including humanities and the arts alongside English, Maths and Science. Learning opportunities can be continued at home if that is right for the family but this is discussed on a personal basis.
Why Ambleford?
Ambleford School is more than just tutoring to boost a home education or somewhere for a child struggling or unhappy in a traditional school to have ‘time outside’. Ambleford aims to completely redesign the education experience, moving away from bells, lines and desks and towards purposeful and expressive learning with the child and their passions at the heart of their journey. We aim to keep the spark of joy and creativity that so many parents we have spoken to find leaving their child very early on at school as the ‘rules’ and need for order take precedence over creativity and self expression. At Ambleford, we’re passionate about creating a supportive community where every child feels safe, included, and free to be their authentic self. We combine this with high expectations for behaviour, helping children to thrive in a setting built on kindness, respect, and shared responsibility.
A Day at Ambleford:
For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be operating two days a week—Wednesdays and Fridays.
8:45am – 9:am – Arrival
9:00am – 9:20am – Welcome, sharing time and plans for the day
9:20am – 10:20 am – Learning time
10:20am – 11:00am – Snack and free time
11:00am – 12:00pm – Learning time
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch and free time
1:00pm – 1:15pm – Check in and chat
1:15pm – 2:15pm – Learning time
2:15pm – 2:30pm – Brain break
2:30pm – 3:30 pm – Learning time
3:30pm – 4:00pm – Presentations, sharing time and preparation for home
These timings are a guide to show the learning blocks that take place through the day but the emphasis is on flexibility without avoiding areas which are more challenging for children.
Fees
Our prices are based on 2 days a week (Wednesday & Friday) for the academic year 25/26. They are inclusive of all resources used and also include access to specialist teachers as required to fulfil our rounded curriculum.
Fees for 2025/2026
Registration fee – £50 – This is taken to secure your registration at Ambleford School and is non-refundable.
Deposit – £100 – This is refunded as the child leaves Ambleford provided that a term’s notice in writing has been given.
Termly fees per child based on 3 terms a year – £2400
Payment plans are possible, please contact us to discuss this further.
Fees are payable in advance and can be paid either yearly or termly as parents prefer. Please note that a full term’s notice is required for withdrawal.
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