When school feels impossible, learning shouldn’t.
NotInSchool is a calm, offline-first learning routine for young teens who are struggling to attend school right now.
It’s built for real life: low-energy days, anxious brains, messy mornings, and parents doing their best. Sessions are short, structured, and designed to feel achievable — so learning can keep gently ticking over without turning home into a pressure cooker.
Support and progress — not intrusive tracking.
Privacy-first by design.
Built in the UK.
If this is your life right now… you’re not alone.
When a child is struggling to attend school, families often end up stuck between:
• Work that’s too hard to access, too overwhelming, or too inconsistent
• Generic learning apps that assume a motivated child who can “just get on with it”
• A pile of good intentions… and zero energy left to fight about it
NotInSchool exists for the gap in the middle:
A calm learning bridge at home — when regular attendance is difficult.
Not a replacement for school. Not therapy. Not “home school”.
Just a realistic way to keep learning going in small steps while confidence and routine rebuild.
What NotInSchool helps with
✅ Keeps learning gently ticking over
Short sessions focused on core skills — so your child doesn’t feel like everything is slipping away.
✅ Makes learning feel manageable again
Clear steps. Clear finish line. Less overwhelm.
✅ Reduces pressure at home
It’s designed so parents can support without needing to “teach”.
✅ Works around low-energy days
If they only manage 5 minutes today, that still counts. Progress isn’t all-or-nothing.
How it works (simple)
1) Pick today’s session
Each session is designed to be short and doable — especially on tough days.
2) Learn → try → finish
A clear explanation, a worked example, quick practice, and a small wrap-up so it feels complete.
3) Bank the win
Stop when it’s done. No “while you’re here, do 20 more”. The goal is routine, not burnout.
What’s inside a session
Each session focuses on one clear skill, with:
• A short, plain-English explanation
• A worked example (so it’s not guesswork)
• A few quick questions
• A tiny wrap-up to reinforce the win
Content is aligned to core KS3 skills (starting with Year 8 focus), but it’s designed for continuity and confidence, not matching a specific school’s exact worksheet stream.
Want more detail before registering interest?
Read the parent guide to see how NotInSchool is being designed to support learning during periods when regular attendance is difficult.
Who NotInSchool is for
NotInSchool is being developed for parents and carers of young teens who are struggling with school attendance right now — and need something calm and practical at home.
It may help if your child is dealing with:
• anxiety, overwhelm, or low confidence
• long breaks in routine
• low energy, poor focus, or “I can’t do it” shutdown moments
• the stress spiral of falling behind
Who it’s not for
To avoid confusion, here’s what NotInSchool is not:
• Not a replacement for school, hospital education, or local authority provision
• Not therapy or a clinical programme
• Not elective home education (EHE) / not a full-time home curriculum
Privacy-first by design
Because this is for children, privacy isn’t an add-on — it’s part of the core idea.
NotInSchool is being built to be:
• offline-first (so it can work without reliable Wi-Fi)
• low-data by design (no unnecessary personal information)
• supportive, not surveillance-y
• focused on learning progress, not tracking every detail of a child’s life
Important: Please don’t submit sensitive personal or medical information through this website..
Pricing (early direction)
We’re building this carefully and keeping it affordable.
Early access will include a low-cost pilot option, and we’ll also offer concessions.
If cost would be a barrier for your family, you won’t be the only one — and we want to handle that properly.
Frequently asked questions
Is NotInSchool meant to replace school?
No. It’s designed to support learning continuity at home when regular attendance is difficult — and to complement school support, not replace it.
Is this for kids who are off school for one or two days?
NotInSchool is being built for situations where school attendance is difficult — especially when it’s not just a simple one-off absence. If it helps in shorter situations too, great — but the core design is for children who need a calmer, more supportive approach.
Is this for elective home education (EHE)?
No. NotInSchool isn’t a full-time home education curriculum.
Will it track my child heavily?
No. The aim is a privacy-first, low-intrusion approach focused on support and progress — not surveillance.
What ages is this for?
We’re starting with secondary-age learners, with an initial focus on Year 8 / KS3 core skills, then expanding.
What subjects will it include?
The early focus is English, Maths, and Science, expanding over time.
If you’d like to help shape it…
If this sounds like something your family would use, join the early list. You’ll get:
• updates as the pilot develops
• a chance to help shape what’s built first
• early access options when available
Want more detail before registering interest?
Read the parent guide to see how NotInSchool is being designed to support learning during when regular attendance is difficult.