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No two home educating families learn the same way — so everything in Spark, from your learning areas to activity ideas and your portfolio, is tailored to your approach. Explore the styles, or take our quick quiz to find your best fit.

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Charlotte Mason

Living books, nature study and a deep respect for childhood.

Classical

A rigorous, ideas-led education built around the Trivium.

Child-led

The child's curiosity shapes everything.

Unschooling

Learning happens naturally through real life, play and interests.

Waldorf / Steiner

Childhood as a journey through distinct developmental stages.

Structured / school-at-home

A planned, curriculum-led approach with clear goals.

Flexible

A thoughtful mix of whatever works for your specific child.

Montessori

Prepared environments and purposeful hands-on materials.

Project-based

Learning organised around real projects with genuine goals.

Not sure where you fit? Lots of families don't sit neatly in one style — that's what Flexible is for.

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Spark tailors learning areas, activity ideas and your portfolio to the way your family actually learns.

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“It doesn't feel like admin. That's the miracle.”

Chris · home educating dad, Suffolk

“Our maths tutor logs directly into Spark after each session. Everything is in one place and I don't have to remember to add it myself.”

Nicola · home educating mum, Surrey

“The activity suggestions are absolutely brilliant — they've helped give us so many ideas without having to go down any Google or Pinterest rabbit-holes!”

Alice · home educating mum, Gloucestershire

“Simple enough that I actually use it. That's rarer than it sounds.”

Meg · home educating mum, Edinburgh

“The portfolio feature alone is worth it. What used to take me a whole weekend now only takes a few minutes.”

Tom · home educating dad, Bristol

“My daughter asks to add things herself now. Seeing her own learning reflected back at her has done something really lovely for her confidence.”

Andrea · home educating mum, Norfolk

“I didn't have a word for what our learning style was. The quiz suggested Charlotte Mason, and not only does it fit what we were already doing — it's made us so much more intentional with how we approach our days.”

Laura · home educating mum, Shropshire