With the new school term upon us, you're probably already thinking of ways to support your child's learning as they embark on this new challenge. Enter Outschool, an online learning platform that's designed to empower kids ages 3 to 18 to learn on their own terms. The platform has classes in everything from maths, science and English to coding, drawing and even a range of language classes.

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With so much on offer, we thought it would be useful to break down the ins and outs of the platform, including a few of our favourite classes, so you know where to start.

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What is Outschool?

Outschool is an online learning platform for kids ages 3 to 18. It offers hundreds of classes in a range of topics designed to support parents who provide home education for their children, as well as those seeking to supplement traditional education through online group classes, tutoring and self-paced classes.

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Outschool is also great for parents of neurodivergent children looking to help support their child's learning with classes on managing emotions, all with neurodivergent focused teaching styles.

With the number of children moving to home education having risen by 22% this year, a platform like Outschool offers a range of diverse and engaging classes designed to enhance their learning. And for parents concerned about their child falling behind, staying challenged or struggling with engagement or motivation, Outschool's classes are a fantastic companion to their education.

The platform prioritises safety and privacy, to ensure that kids and parents can focus on enjoying their learning experience.

How does Outschool work?

Outschool works as a marketplace offering a range of term-long classes, ongoing group classes, tutoring sessions, enrichment clubs and self-paced classes where students can learn at their own speed with the feedback of a teacher.

Parents can search Outschool for a variety of subject areas and interests, and purchase individual access to the classes that meet their needs. Outschool's classes bring diverse groups of kids and teens from around the world together to create a vibrant, dynamic global classroom.

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All classes are taught by vetted, diverse and expert teachers who bring their own unique style to each subject area. Teachers are all native English speakers and have their own profiles on the platform, allowing parents to learn more about them including their training, other classes and interests.

Classes come in all shapes and sized, designed to suit your child's learning style and schedule. From small interactive group classes, video classes and clubs, Outschool has tailored learning across a range of formats. The fully online classroom is designed to make accessing classes easy and flexible for busy families.

How much does Outschool cost?

Outschool provides budget friendly, accessible classes relative to private tutors, private schools and after-school clubs. Prices range from £8-£40 a session, depending on the type of class your child is taking.

And we have some good news: you can even get 25% off your child's Outschool classes by entering the code MADEFORMUMS25 at checkout.

This offer expires on 11th October at 11:59PT and can offer a discount of up to $100. Terms and conditions apply.

What types of classes does Outschool offer?

Outschool offers a vast array of classes for ages from 3 to 18 across a range of subject matters. Whether you're looking to help your child learn something new, help them explore a hobby or passion more deeply, or complement the UK curriculum, Outschool probably has a class for you. We've highlighted a few of our favourites to give you an idea of the breadth of classes on offer.

Squishmallow Drawing Club, £9 weekly

Class Type: Live Group Class, Enrichment | Ages: 5-10 | Classes: 1 x Per Week | Class Length: 30 mins

Does your child love to draw? And do they adore Squishmallow's like the rest of us? Then this class is a great fit for them. This very popular beginner class is designed for young learners looking to have some fun drawing cute Squishmallow's.

Squishmallow Drawing Club

Weekly Minecraft Coding, £16 weekly

Class Type: Live Group Class, Coding | Ages: 7-12 | Classes: 1 x Per Week | Class Length: 55 mins

You might not know that the best-selling game of all-time is also a great way for kids to learn to code. Minecraft is more than just a cuboid virtual LEGO set, it offers a wide array of educational tools designed to introduce the core concepts of coding to children. This class uses Minecraft to support beginner coders as they develop their skills, building epic worlds one line of code at a time.

Weekly Minecraft Coding Beginner Fun! Learn to Code With New Projects Every Week

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Coding Club For Beginners, £13 weekly

Class Type: Live Video Meetings | Ages: 8-12 | Classes: 1 x Per Week | Class Length: 55 mins

On the subject of coding, if you're looking for a class to help the gamer in your life learn how to program their own games, then Coding Club For Beginners is a great pick. Similar to the Weekly Minecraft Coding class, this class uses group sessions to teach kids the principals of coding, helping to improve their understanding of mathematics and logic.

Coding Club For Beginners - Code A New Game On Scratch Each And Every Week!

Private French Tutoring, £31 per session

Class Type: Tutoring, Languages | Ages: 9-18 | Classes: Meets on Demand | Class Length: 45 mins

Learning a second language from a young age holds multiple benefits, including an improved memory and stronger communication skills. Outschool offers a range of language classes including this Private French Tutoring Class with Madame Amelie Vallieres.

Private French Tutoring With Madame Amelie Vallieres

UK Full Curriculum English Writing & Reading Skills, £32 weekly or £1,280 for 80 classes

Class Type: Semester Long Class | Ages: 8-12 | Classes: 2 x Per Week, 40 Weeks | Class Length: 55 mins

If you're homeschooling your child, this class provides a comprehensive ongoing English class that uses the UK curriculum to help kids master reading, writing, grammar and spelling skills alongside an experienced UK teacher.

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Pets Talk – Special Education (ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, etc.), £20 weekly

Class Type: Live Group Class, Neurodivergent Focused | Ages: 8-13 | Classes: 1 x Per Week | Class Length: 25 mins

Outschool offers a range of great classes tailored to neurodivergent children. This class brings children together for 25 minutes each week to talk about their pets to practice critical thinking and social skills in order to grow their confidence.

Pets Talk - Special Education (ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, etc.)

Overthinking & Fear of Failure Limits Our Happiness, Resiliency & Anxiety Skills, £11 weekly or £88 for all content

Class Type: Self Paced, Neurodivergent Focused | Ages: 13-18 | Classes: 8 x Weeks of Pre-recorded Lessons, 8 x Weeks of Teacher Support

Outschool also offers a range of self-paced classes designed for neurodivergent children to allow for as much flexibility as possible. This class focuses on resilience skills, self reflection and building confidence, all under the expert guidance of a specialist teacher.

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