While often referred to informally as a "network," the primary UK body is formally known simply as Progressive Education. It acts as a social enterprise and online hub rather than a traditional trade association (like HMC). It connects and supports independent progressive schools, teachers, and parents who advocate for alternatives to conventional schooling (such as democratic, Montessori, and self-directed education). Its aims include prioritizing student agency, mental well-being, and 21st-century skills over standardized testing. It maintains a comprehensive directory of UK progressive independent schools and facilitates the "Progressive Education Group" community.
