SOCIAL LIFE

School is more
than lessons.

Real friendships. Shared experiences.
A place to belong.

At Ivy High, school life goes beyond the classroom. From clubs and shared activities to in-person meet-ups and special events, students have opportunities to make friends, explore their interests and become part of a genuine school community.

THE IVY HIGH EXPERIENCE

More than classmates.

Students visiting a museum together

Ivy Meet-Ups

Friendships beyond the screen.

Optional in-person meet-ups will help students get to know classmates, build friendships and enjoy shared activities.

Days out, educational visits and informal social events
Chess being played at a club activity

Clubs & Activities

Find your people.

Optional online clubs will bring together classmates with shared interests, from creative activities to games and discussion.

From books and art to chess, coding and debate
Students connecting through an online social session

Student Social Spaces

Conversations beyond the classroom.

We’re developing supervised spaces where students can chat, share interests and connect with the people they learn alongside.

Safeguarding built into how these spaces operate
Students taking part in a creative art activity

Ivy Days

Not your ordinary school day.

Ivy Days will offer optional opportunities for learning and shared experiences beyond the normal online timetable.

Workshops, trips, challenges and careers activities
A student being welcomed into the community

New Student Welcome

A warm welcome from day one.

New students will have opportunities to discover how Ivy High works, meet classmates and settle into the community.

Support to feel part of Ivy High from the start
Ivy High parent community coffee

Parent Community

You’re part of Ivy High, too.

Our parent community will offer opportunities for parents and guardians to connect, share experiences and ask questions with other families.

Online coffee mornings, Q&As and optional meet-ups
A COMMUNITY FOR EVERY PERSONALITY

Friendship doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Some children love being surrounded by friends. Others are happiest with one or two close connections.

Some are naturally outgoing. Others are quieter, thoughtful or take longer to feel comfortable.

We don’t believe confidence should be measured by how loudly a child speaks or how many friends they have. At Ivy High, we create opportunities for friendships to grow naturally, without forcing children to become someone they’re not.

The goal isn’t to make every child more outgoing. It’s to help every child feel they belong.
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STUDENT & PARENT VOICES

The Ivy High
Experience

“I actually look forward to my lessons now. The teachers make everything easy to follow, and I like that I can ask questions without feeling embarrassed. Having recordings to look back on really helps too.”
Student perspective
“What I love most is how much more confident my child has become. The smaller classes and supportive teachers make such a difference, and being able to keep track of their progress gives me real peace of mind.”
Parent perspective
“I thought online school might feel a bit lonely, but it really doesn't. I've made friends through lessons and clubs, and I love having more time for the things I enjoy outside school.”
Student perspective
QUESTIONS ABOUT ONLINE SCHOOL?

Talk to us about the social side of Ivy High.

If friendship, community or staying connected is one of your concerns, we'd be happy to talk through the experience we're building for Ivy High families.