After-school care that kids actually love

Neighbourhood learning pods where kids thrive, parents breathe, and communities reconnect.

Safe transport from school
Real skills through hands-on projects
Ages 7-14, small groups of 8 max

Starting September 2025 • Join the founding families

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THE PROBLEM

The 3pm Problem Is Breaking Modern Families

You know the drill. School ends at 3:15pm. Work ends at 6pm. What happens in between? Chaos, compromise, and crushing guilt.

Impossible schedules

WhatsApp groups pinging. Favours called in. The daily logistics of after-school care shouldn't feel like running air traffic control.

Out‑of‑date skills focus

Memorising Google-able facts. Sitting when they should move. 1950s curriculum for 2030s careers.

Holiday chaos & expense

13 weeks of school holidays. Camps that cost a fortune or fill by February. Working parents are left juggling, guilty, and out of pocket.

Disconnected development

No joined‑up view of the whole child – school, clubs and screens pull in different directions.

Children in traditional classroom setting
"I'm tired of struggling with childcare during holidays, rushing to make school pickups, and watching my child's natural curiosity get crushed by standardized testing and outdated teaching methods."
— UK parent survey response, 2023

Reimagining Community for Modern Families

In a world where families feel increasingly isolated, we're bringing back the village—connecting parents, children, and communities through shared learning experiences.

The Village We All Need

Modern parenting is harder than ever. Between work demands, school runs, and endless logistics, families are struggling in isolation. We're building the supportive community that used to exist naturally—where parents help each other, children learn together, and elderly community members share their wisdom and find renewed purpose. Everyone feels connected and valued.

Solve Loneliness

Connect with other families who share your values and challenges. Build lasting friendships for both parents and children.

Intergenerational Connection

Retired professionals and elderly community members share wisdom and skills with children, finding purpose and belonging in return.

Work-Life Balance

Reliable childcare that fits your schedule. Focus on work knowing your child is thriving in a nurturing environment.

Better Way to Live

Reimagine what family life can be—less stress, more connection, and children who grow up feeling truly supported.

Three generations - elderly, parents, and children learning and connecting together

“We were drowning in logistics and loneliness. Together School didn't just solve our childcare—they gave us back our village. Now we have friends who truly understand the challenges of modern parenting.”

Sarah & MarkParents of 3, London
THE SOLUTION

After School Re-imagined 🌟

Small learning pods collect children from school, guide them through real-world projects, then hand them back at a nearby hub around 6 p.m.—tired, happy and inspired.

Community-Powered Learning Pods

Community-Powered Learning Pods

Join with other local families to create a supportive learning community, 6–8 children per pod, the same trained leader, friendships that stick.

Family-First Logistics

Family-First Logistics

We handle school pick-up, safe transport and real-time tracking of pod leaders. Your evening panic: gone.

Integrated, AI-assisted Learning

Integrated, AI-assisted Learning

Every adventure connects. Today's shelter-building links to tomorrow's physics lesson, with activities mapped to UK curriculum and future-skills grid. Supplemented by personalised AI tools and accessed via your parent dashboard.

Real-World Learning Adventures, Future-Ready Skills

Real-World Learning Adventures, Future-Ready Skills

From museums to mini-start-ups—entrepreneurship, digital literacy, sustainability and wellbeing are built in.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple, reliable after-school care

From school pickup to 6pm dropoff, we handle everything so your child can focus on learning and having fun.

Children climbing trees and exploring nature in outdoor learning activities
1

Find Your Local Pod

We match you with 5-8 nearby families who share your values and availability. Small groups mean real friendships form quickly.

2

School Collection

We collect children from pre-arranged locations near their schools and transport them safely to the pod venue. Transport may incur additional costs.

3

Project-Based Learning

Children work on engaging 4-6 week projects like building a business, staging a play, or creating a garden. Real skills through hands-on activities.

4

6pm Pickup

Collect your child at 6pm from the neighbourhood hub - tired, happy, and full of stories about their day's adventures.

Pod Leaders & Experts

Together School partners with passionate educators from all backgrounds—retirees sharing wisdom, parents with expertise, students gaining experience, and professionals bringing their craft to the next generation.

Our personnel are:

  • DBS Checked: All personnel undergo full background checks to ensure children's safety.
  • Safeguarding Trained: All personnel receive regular safeguarding training and follow strict child protection protocols.
  • Matched with Care: We carefully pair personnel and families based on teaching style, subject expertise, and the unique needs of each child.
  • Continuously Evaluated: Regular feedback sessions ensure the highest quality learning experiences.

We welcome applications from anyone who loves working with children. Register Your Interest

Pod leader teaching art to children in a creative learning environment
Sophie Deen, Head of Education

A note from our Head of Education

“I've spent years at the intersection of childhood and technology—from advising government to writing spy stories that teach kids to code. But when I became a parent myself, I realised we needed something radically different. Together School is how we prepare children for tomorrow: building critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers through real-world adventures and community.”
Sophie DeenHead of Education
EARLY FEEDBACK

What Parents Are Saying 💬

Hear from families who've participated in our early development workshops and pilot programs.

No more after‑school scramble and my son is *excited* again—coding drones one day, exploring Roman baths the next.

SL

Sarah L.

Manchester

The pod feels like a big family; my daughter's maths gaps closed in weeks thanks to the AI coach and patient tutor.

JP

Jamal P.

London

The flexibility has been life-changing for our family. No more holiday childcare stress, and our children are learning skills that will actually prepare them for the future.

DT

David T.

Bristol

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions 🤔

Everything you need to know about Together School and how it works.

Build Your Village

Ready to reimagine family life? Join families in your area who are building the supportive community we all need. Get priority access when we launch and help bring the village back to your neighbourhood.

Connect with families who share your values. Less loneliness, more community.

Children in an innovative learning environment