Home Education Week

Having hosted Home Educating families in 2025 we’re delighted to develop this special week in 2026, with extra elements added to the programme for families who educate their children outside of mainstream education.

Hosted by home educators Anna and Andrew Holland, there will be opportunities to join with other home educators and their children for activities together across the week. To catch up with friends made last year, and meet new families at the start of the week there will be an opportunity to bring your lunch up to the bar areas, where our BBQs will be available, to enjoy lunch together. In addition to all the activities and entertainments available there will be some informal sports and games for those families wishing to enjoy more time together.

Each day will include an under 18’s morning programme allowing adults time to focus on God’s word knowing their children are having a great time and receiving ministry. Anna and Andrew will also host informal get togethers across the week for those who wish to share experiences, talk through ideas, and pray together.

If you are looking for a summer holiday with other home educators, all under the beautiful Vendée sunshine, with out-of-season pricing, come and join us for this exciting new week!

How about two weeks?

Why not join us for two weeks, coming either the week before to enjoy our new programmes for those aged 0 to 5, or stay on for Creative Week with Saltmine, full of creative activities and entertainments giving another element to add to your LPO experience?

Sue Rinaldi

Worship Leader

Sue Rinaldi
Sue Rinaldi

Sue loves LPO and has led worship as well as spoken at LPO over the years. Sue travels internationally as a concert artist, Worship leader, speaker and creative consultant. She also serves as Worship Pastor & Lead Elder at a church in Hampshire and presents a weekly inspirational breakfast show every Sunday on Konnect Radio.

    Emma & Ben Jeffrey

    Speaker

    Emma Ben Jeffery
    Emma Ben Jeffery

    Ben and Emma Jeffery are the Senior Pastors of soulcity church in Manchester. Ben is also the Head of Unity for the Evangelical Alliance and Emma leads LAUNCH. They have three children (15, 11 and 5 years) and Emma is involved in parent-led education at their independent Christian school. They are passionate about discipleship of all ages and parenting with purpose.

      Anna & Andrew Holland

      Host

      Anna and Andrew Holland
      Anna and Andrew Holland

      Andrew runs his own successful painting business as well as helping to lead a small local church. Anna has spent years in the field of education teaching across the country. Since having children they decided they'd embrace the life of home education and are happily exhausted to lead their three children through their education years. They're really looking forward to this very special week at LPO and are excited about the blessings that the Lord will have in store for everyone.

        Real holiday

        Set in the beautiful Vendée region, Le Pas Opton gives you so many opportunities to relax and be refreshed:

        • Laze away some time in our Coffee Shop, bar and conservatory
        • Feast on freshly baked croissants, baguettes and pastries
        • Get active by hiring a bike or canoe
        • Find your own place in our spacious park: sit by the river or seek seclusion among the trees
        • Pick a local restaurant for a special lunch or dinner
        • Stroll the charming streets of local fishing villages and historic towns

        How about making it two weeks?

        The Home Ed week is preceded by Pre-School Week, and followed by Creative Week...