Welcome to Spiritus
The Ideal Learning Hub for Home-Schooled and Flexi-Schooled 10-16 Year Olds
At Spiritus, we offer a unique learning experience that balances creative thinking with core academics. We nurture artistic and philosophical exploration while developing essential Maths and English skills.
Our collaborative environment provides the perfect space for young people to grow, complementing and enhancing the learning they do at home.
Our unique approach provides the perfect blend of structure and freedom, supporting your family’s educational choices while offering a vibrant social atmosphere.
Interested?
We would love to meet you.
Email Jacqui O’Connell or Cilla Hall and arrange to visit us at 245 Hammersmith Road, W6 8PW.
We will show you around our amazing space and have a chat about your needs and expectations for your young person.
What We Offer You
Alternative Learning
We offer 16.5 hours of engaging, facilitator-led classes & workshops each week in our vibrant West London space. Our year is divided into 6 terms.
Community & Flexibility
We offer a welcoming space for parents to work and make friends or to learn alongside their young person by joining in the classes.
Opening Times
Monday – Wednesday 10.30am – 4.00pm
Prices
Classes and workshops range from £5.50 – £16.50 per session. You can book in for an individual class or workshop, a whole day, a whole week or a whole term. The choice is yours! We also offer payment plan discounts. Contact jacqui@spiritus.org.uk for further details.
Save £86 a Week!
When we have 20 young people who commit to a full term of classes and workshops, we can offer all 3 days for £95 each week. Please email jacqui@spiritus.org.uk
Learning & Adventures
What’s On: Spiritus Highlights
Young Chefs in Training
In partnership with Community Cook-Off Kitchen, this hands-on culinary course takes young people on a journey from kitchen basics to creative mastery. Click here to book.
A Young Potter’s Journey
Watch your young person’s imagination and abilities flourish in our engaging pottery workshop. Click here to book.
Delights of London
Parents, give your young people the key to unlocking the wonders of our vibrant capital city.
Jacqui will host an exciting weekly 3.5-hour adventure through London. This isn’t your average tour—it’s an immersive journey that will ignite your child’s imagination and develop real-world skills. Click here to book.
Christmas Pantomime at The Lyric Theatre
We have secured 14 tickets to see Aladdin at The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith on Wednesday 4th December at 1.30pm. This is a very popular trip and tickets are selling fast, so do get in touch with Jacqui or Cilla as soon as possible if you would like your young person to come.
Visit our Timetable page to view our full list of classes and workshops.
How Spiritus Transformed Our Boys
“Spiritus was exactly what we needed when we needed it. My boys were becoming more and more homebound and less and less eager to try new things. Convincing them to try a learning activity environment was not an easy task but, after much negotiation, we agreed that they would just try it for a week. Fast forward to almost 6 weeks later and they actually miss the days they have off. Thank you as my boys are growing in confidence and independence. They are learning, making new friends, keeping active, and just happier overall. A huge win all around.” – Ardin (Adam & Oliver)
Learn More about Spiritus
Our Unique Approach
We believe learning thrives both inside and outside the classroom.
That is why we have designed a stimulating, well-rounded experience that complements and enhances the amazing work you are already doing as elective home educators.
Our programme acts as a springboard, sparking curiosity and providing expert guidance for deeper exploration at home or through personalised 1-2-1 support.
We offer affordable pricing as we are passionate about making Spiritus accessible to all. So join us and discover a vibrant learning community where every child’s potential is unleashed.
Our donation programme not only helps us to support families in need, it allows us to purchase equipment, helps with financial assistance for events, and so much more.
Our Home
We are based at 245 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8PW.
We have the whole of the 6th floor at our disposal and a hidden gem of a garden to use behind our building.
Our Ethos
Our aim is to create well-rounded and confident young people who not only understand themselves but also understand what they are capable of accomplishing.
Childhood should be a time to experiment, explore, and discover who you are. Spiritus allows our young people to continue to experience childhood without expectation or burnout.
Young people who attend Spiritus are encouraged to celebrate their unique selves and become self-motivated learners. We do this by offering a range learning activities and experiences that bring out the creativity and individuality of our young people.
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
Our Classes & Workshops
We offer right brain activities alongside classes in the core subjects of Maths and English Language. Our diverse workshop offerings vary, but may include activities such as Drama, Art, Sewing, and Creative Computing. These are just a few examples of the engaging learning experiences we provide.
You can book your young person in for a whole day or for individual classes and workshops.
Our learning activities are designed for our young people to develop the ability to think for themselves and learn life skills, employability, and entrepreneurial skills.
Our aim at Spiritus is to help our young people find what they are passionate about and guide them towards walking their own path into adulthood.
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