Paused for the summer. See you in September!
Social activities for home-educated children during term times. Please note, we are re-configuring these sessions over the holidays. Please check back here, and also keep an eye on our Facebook page, for announcements regarding the new term, probably in August.
We’ll also announce the new schedule in our September newsletter. You can sign up for our monthly newsletter HERE.
Are you a parent who’s home-educating your child or children? Would you like to engage them in social activities with other home-ed kids? We have it covered with our Hain Home-Ed Hub!
The Hub is open to all home-educated children and their homeschooling parent(s). Attendance is free. Come as and when you and your child(ren) choose, for the activities that interest them – either every time, or as and when.
As noted above, we are discussing changes to this class with the parents who have been organising it. But come September, it’s sure to be as fun as ever, with varying activities and a different focus at every meeting.
We are also hoping that, thanks to the St Ives Foodbank‘s lovely recently-renovated kitchens, they will continue to provide a community meal before some sessions. It’s free for Hub-goers (£4 for others) – and is extra time for socialising!
How it works
These are ‘stay and play’ sessions, so although the social activities are volunteer led, parents must stay with their kids. They will, however, be able to enjoy their own social time with the other parents over a cuppa and a chat.
The Hain Home-Ed Hub – named by the parents who conceived of the idea and will run it – is an exciting venture for us. If it’s a fit for you and your family, we’d love to see you!
Booking (Please note; this information is likely to change)
Please note, there is a limit of 10 children (including those attending with volunteers), so booking early is recommended. There’s no limit on the number of adults attending.
Any parents wanting to book a place for their child(ren), please email us at community.volunteering@edwardhaincentre.org.uk and include the following information:
- Your name
- Whether you are attending in a volunteering capacity
- The names of your child/children
- Telephone number
- Whether you wish to request a community meal before the session, between 11.30am&1pm. If so, please let us know in your email as soon as possible, and absolutely no later than NOON on the Monday before the session (i.e. the day before), as the Foodbank will only be cooking enough for those who have booked. Thank you.
Due to the limited number of spaces only one week’s session can be booked at a time. This is to ensure it is fair for all (this will however not apply to the lead volunteer).
Again, the email address to sign up at is: community.volunteering@edwardhaincentre.org
Chris Bevington is a tech expert who is part of Cornwall Council’s Adult Education Team
