Novus Learning Network

Novus Learning Network

A decentralised support network for educators building the future of learning

Thinking about launching your own online school — but overwhelmed by the cost, the complexity, or where to begin?

You’re not alone.

From SEND tribunals to teacher burnout, from neurodivergent learners falling through the cracks to families left with no real choice but home education — the current system isn’t just under strain. It’s failing those who need it most.

That’s why we created Novus Learning Network (NLN) — a membership-based support community for educators, leaders, parents, and changemakers who know things must evolve, and are ready to co-create that future.

We’re not offering a franchise.
We’re not selling a one-size-fits-all solution.

We’re opening the box of building blocks — and inviting you to shape what comes next.

What is it?

NLN is a collaborative space for:

• Headteachers with vision
  exploring hybrid education or planning to establish a fully online school.
• SENCOs and parents
  seeking the language, frameworks, and practical steps to advocate for flexible provision.
• Consultants, mentors and experienced practitioners
  ready to share their knowledge, contribute thoughtfully, and support others without burning out.

It’s a growing ecosystem of shared tools, proven policies, peer support and live conversations. Expect: fortnightly calls, interactive workshops, case study deep-dives, and curated policy toolkits drawn from real-life implementations across the UK and beyond.

Why now?

Because building schools in the cloud is no longer an abstract concept — it's a pragmatic, necessary response to systemic gaps.

AI is transforming how curriculum is created.
Young people are demanding more flexible, inclusive models.
Educators are reimagining their roles in response to shifting needs.

And while the bureaucratic barriers remain, they’re no longer insurmountable.
Together, we can build something better — block by block.

Our community believes every school should have the option to offer online provision — whether for one learner or one thousand.

We believe education is a commons, not a commodity.

What do members get?

✅ Access to evolving toolkits:
student onboarding templates, parent communications, AI-informed teaching, learning and assessment examples, asynchronous course designs, and more.

✅ Live, rotating sessions with peers and experts:
fortnightly calls focused on real-world challenges and live problem-solving — not sales pitches.

✅ A safe, practical space to ask key questions:

“What’s actually required to register online provision?”
“How do we support neurodivergent learners remotely?”
“What tech stack do I need to get started?”

✅ A culture of shared contribution:
We don’t gatekeep knowledge. We adapt, remix, and improve resources collaboratively.

Why we charge

Because meaningful innovation takes time, care, and people power.

Our membership fee sustains the real humans behind this work — and ensures this space can grow thoughtfully, without relying on unpaid labour or unsustainable scaling.

We want this to be something that lasts. That evolves. That supports others to do the same.

Join the Waitlist

We're opening the doors in September 2025.

👉 Subscribe to The Novacene Press to stay informed, shape the space, and receive early access to live sessions and community offers.

Together, we’re not just building schools.
We’re building the greenprint.

Membership Tiers

🐣 Commons Entry – £11/month

For parents, individual tutors, and curious educators

Perfect if you're just beginning to explore the world of online learning or supporting your child through a system that doesn’t quite fit.

You’ll get:

• Access to our Novus community chat
• Fortnightly drop-in sessions and live workshops
• Downloadable policy templates, onboarding guides & tools
• AI-informed teaching, learning and assessment resources
• Support navigating local systems & terminology
• Early access to new modules and discussions

📎 Affordable, flexible, and built for those who care deeply but don’t have institutional backing — yet.

🧱 Builder Tier – £88/month

For headteachers, school leaders and independent providers ready to launch a provision

You’ve got the vision. You just need the support, scaffolding, and strategic guidance to make it real.

You’ll get everything in Entry, plus:

• Monthly 1:1 office hours with a Novacene strategist
• Exclusive toolkits for registering and launching provision
• Community spotlight on your school or project
• Help building your first hybrid learning modules and tech stack
• Legal, safeguarding and financial model templates
• Email support & case study mapping

📎 Designed for schools ready to walk the talk — with a human to walk beside you.

🌐 Partner Tier – £444/month (limited availability)

For visionary organisations ready to go beyond ‘launch’ — building lasting, ethical ecosystems of hybrid learning

You’re ready to build the future. We’ll walk you through it — from setup to scale.

Includes everything in Builder, plus:

• Bespoke strategic consultancy (up to 2 hours/month)
• Co-design of curriculum models or entire learning architecture
• Use of our full Verse-ality-aligned policy suite
• AI-personalised content generation setup
• Access to behind-the-scenes development in Haven, Riverside & others
• Quarterly strategic planning calls with Kirstin or Novacene leads
• First access to in-person gatherings and international pilots

📎 Think of this as a founding circle. We don’t just teach you how to fish. We teach you how to code the lake.

A Note on Downgrading

We expect (and hope) that most Partners will downgrade after Year 1 — once you’re up and running and no longer need intensive scaffolding. That’s success in our books. We’ll always welcome you back into the Novus when you’re ready to give back, mentor others, or explore what’s next.

🚀 Powered by Partnership: Pencil Spaces

We’re thrilled to share that all members of The Novus Learning Network will have access to exclusive partner pricing for Pencil Spaces — the most inclusive, intuitive virtual classroom technology on the planet.

As part of our wider commitment to building schools in the cloud, we’re working directly with Pencil Spaces to ensure that this platform is:

• Technically seamless
• Economically viable
• Pedagogically aligned

Whether you’re just experimenting or fully launching your own provision, we’ll support you to integrate Pencil Spaces into your model — not as a bolt-on, but as a core layer of your digital learning environment.

This is more than just a discount.
It’s a commitment to make world-class tools available to the communities that need them most.

Welcome to the Novus Learning Network.
Welcome to a new kind of school.

📌 A Note on How We Use Surplus Funds

Where does your membership fee go?
We believe in transparency, fair pay, and shared purpose.

• First, it covers the people — our team, our speakers, our hosts. No one is asked to work for free.
• Then, it sustains the platform — maintaining tools, tech, and systems that let us work well together.
• If we ever generate a surplus, we’ll use it to amplify access and impact:
  • Fund bursaries for learners at The Haven and similar schools
  • Seed fund new community-led online schools in under-resourced areas
  • Offer microgrants and mentorship to parents, educators, and SEND leaders building from scratch

This isn’t a side hustle. It’s a movement. And if we do this right, no one burns out — and no one is left out.

Because the future of learning should feel like it belongs to all of us.