Explore every episode of the podcast Honey should we homeschool?
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| Ep 8: 19 Years of Homeschooling - Guest Appearance with Author and Veteran Homeschooler John Dale | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:09:55 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø Today we speak to author and home educating father of 3. John, who has been home educating for 19 years, has recently shared his home ed experiences in his new book āthis is not a schoolā. We pick his brains about all things home ed, from how to deal with self doubt and anxiety around homeschooling to how to tackle those trickier subjects like algebra! To get Johns book head over to Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/13xMnmp Or listen on https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6956884 Head over to our instagram to see the illustration mentioned in the podcast. As always, thanks for listening and feel free to drop us a message by email - honeyshouldwehomeschool@hotmail.com We love hearing from you ā¤ļø Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 7: Life After Worldschooling - With Guest, Worldschooling Graduate Naia | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:34:46 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø In this episode we are interviewing an alumni of worldschooling. We'll be asking the questions on everybody's minds about how homeschooling can work to someone who has lived through it and had the same questions asked throughout her life.Ā Find Naia on Instagram @djswagzillaĀ Check out her blog - https://www.skyrunninggirl.com/ Buy her book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLG5BH2V?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A01YZM0Q4C0NM2RCGBKN Find Naiaās mum Julie on Instagram @wanderschoolingĀ Or at her website https://www.wanderschool.comĀ As always, thank you so much for tuning in!Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 6: Success or failure? Honest Answers to Your Toughest Questions | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:39:08 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø Time Stamps: 08:45 - āWhatās he learnt today?!ā Ā Links mentioned in this episode: Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 5: Why We Chose to Homeschool - Our Family's Journey and Decision Making Process | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:31:27 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø In this episode we share with you our decision and the key reasons that ultimately led us to it. We explore some of these reasons in more detail to help understand our mindset around it, and the challenges that we have experienced since making our choice.Ā We also discuss the future of the podcast! As always, thank you so much for tuning in!Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 4: What's the Right Age to Start School? Difference of opinion? | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:25:29 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø In this episode we look at the age at which children start school in various countries around the world. We try to dig into why these differ so much and whether there are any benefits of starting school earlier rather than later or vice versa, and consequently whether this impacts our thinking around home schooling.
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| Ep 3: Real costs of Homeschooling - Money, Budgeting and Mental Health Tips | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:38:20 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø In this episode we will cover what we have found out about finances, as well as start the discussion around the mental health aspects of home schooling, which is a vast subject! Links mentioned in this episode: Ā https://youtu.be/fWNJmZAWRNg - the lovely Puerto Rican home educated lady we mentioned Ā https://schoolwearassociation.co.uk/cost-of-school-uniform/ If you want to get in touch please find us on Instagram at honeyshouldwehomeschool
And donāt forget to leave us a review if youāve enjoyed the podcast.Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 2: Homeschooling and socialisation - Exploring the myths | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:39:09 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø In this episode we will be discussing the questions we have been asked about how our children would get the socialisation they need if they were home schooled. We explore what socialisation means, and try and answer some of the challenging questions sent our way. And donāt forget to leave us a review or share our podcast with a friend if youāve enjoyed it.Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 1: Why Weāre Considering Homeschooling ā The Problems with School and Our Biggest Fears About Home Ed | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:41:38 | |
Hello and welcome to our first episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø In our first ever episode, weāre discussing why weāre even considering homeschooling and our concerns about the different ways of educating our children. 08:24 The list of why school may not be right
30:10 The list of why home ed may not be right
Ā 38:45 Summary Links mentioned in this episode: Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 9: Do Homeschoolers Need the National Curriculum? What it is and Why it May Not Matter | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:40:31 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø Ā Today weāre discussing the UK curriculum (mostly primary curriculum) and whether we need to or even āshouldā follow it? Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 10: Should We Be Worried About the Childrenās Wellbeing and Schools Bill? | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:33:21 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø Todayās hot topic is The āChildrenās well being and schools billā. Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 11: Leaving the classroom: A secondary school teacherās journey to home education ā with guest, Karen Howden | 28 Feb 2025 | 01:24:55 | |
NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date on new episode releases, catch up on follow-ups from previous episodes, and enjoy a dash of chaotic rambling! Honey Should We Homeschool Newsletter Today, we're thrilled to be joined by Karen Howden, a former secondary school language teacher (whose partner was a primary school teacher!) who made the bold decision to leave her job and home educate her children. If you know someone who would love to hear this interview, please share it with them! To connect with Karen and learn more about her home education journey, you can find her on Instagram: @thehowdenfam Links mentioned in this episode:
We canāt wait to hear your thoughts! Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 12: Ditching the National Curriculum ā What Kids Really Need to Thrive in Adult Life | 29 Mar 2025 | 00:50:27 | |
Today, weāre discussing real life, or adult life and what our children REALLY need to know to thrive as adults. And donāt forget to leave us a review if youāve enjoyed the podcast.Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 13: "I was a primary school teacher but I'll be home educating my daughter" with guest, Lizi | 27 Apr 2025 | 01:07:29 | |
Today, weāre chatting with Lizi, an ex primary school teacher who quit teaching and decided that she wonāt be sending her daughter to school. (Unless maybe if she asks to go in the future!!)
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| Ep 14: Home Education Law in the UK: Legal Facts, Myths and Must-Knows | 19 May 2025 | 00:42:30 | |
PLEASE NOTE: There is no option to reply to any messages sent through the "send us a text" button, if you would like a response, please email us at honeyshouldwehomeschool@hotmail.com or use the social media channels mentioned at the bottom :) Welcome to another episode of Honey should we homeschool? Todayās episode, by request, is all about the law. A slightly dry episode, but we hope it can be of some help to you. Fair warning though, you may come out more confused than you entered!! If you do find it helpful at all, please leave us a review, it really helps us to grow the show <3 Northern Ireland Real Life LA requests Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Read-Aloud (Gov.uk file): Elective Home Education Guidance for Local Authorities (England) | 28 May 2025 | 01:47:20 | |
This episode is a full read-through of the official government guidance on elective home education for local authorities (England). No commentaryājust the document. We've transformed this government document into an audio file, so now you can listen while cooking dinner or doing the dishes, allowing you to make the most of your limited free time without having to sit down and read it! If youād like to contribute, head here - buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool If you'd like to view the pdf version of this government document head here - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf6d2bdcb0757928e5bd47/Elective_home_education_departmental_guidance_for_local_authorities.pdf If you would like us to record the guidances for Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, please get in touch - honeyshouldwehomeschool@hotmail.com Tom and Leah x Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Read Aloud (gov.uk file): Elective Home Education Guidance for Parents (England) | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
This episode is a full read-through of the official government guidance on elective home education for local authorities (England). No commentaryājust the document. We've transformed this government document into an audio file, so now you can listen while cooking dinner or doing the dishes, allowing you to make the most of your limited free time without having to sit down and read it! If youād like to contribute, head here - buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool For the accompanying pdf go here - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ca21e22e5274a77d9d26feb/EHE_guidance_for_parentsafterconsultationv2.2.pdf If you would like us to record the guidances for Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, please get in touch - honeyshouldwehomeschool@hotmail.com Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep15 - Why One Teacher Still Loves School: Finding the Magic in the Classroom - with guest, Poppy | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:18:51 | |
Can school be magical? In this episode, we talk to Poppy, a passionate teacher who still loves the classroom and offers a hopeful perspective from a school setting. She shares what drew her to teaching, how she creates joyful learning experiences with her āteacher magic,ā and why she believes school can offer something special.
Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 16 - From āShould We?ā to Confident Homeschoolers / Home Educators: Our Honest Q&A | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:40:46 | |
Itās live!! Check out our patreon here - patreon.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool We hope you enjoy this casual, chatty episode answering your questions and if you have a question youād like answered, send us an email at honeyshouldwehomeschool.co.uk or check out our socials, linked below :) Thanks for being here <3 Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 17: Leaving the School System: Why a Former Teacher Created a Forest School and Chose Home Education - with guest, Lewis | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:36:19 | |
Today weāre lucky enough to be joined by Lewis ā a former teacher turned home-educating parent who now runs an alternative education space nestled among the trees.Ā Find Lewis on instagram - @theforestschoolpodcast Note: I have added time stamps for the questions we asked but theyāre not necessarily that helpful because, like all the best conversations, it branched off and flowed in many different ways! Links Mentioned:Ā Revision Guides, Study Books & Study Guides | CGP Books I am sorry, I tried to find the episode about how Lewis would create a new education system but I could not! Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 18: Home Schooling in New Zealand: One Manās Lifelong Journey Outside the System - with guest, Davo | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:50:21 | |
Whatās it like to be homeschooled your entire life, with seven siblings, in New Zealand?Ā In this episode, we talk to a journalist who was home educated from birth through to further education, without ever setting foot in a traditional school. We dig into everything from socialisation and sibling dynamics to how he tackled exams, discovered his passion for journalism, and whether heād home educate his own future children. He shares honest reflections on what worked, what was tricky, and what he wishes more people understood about home education. Whether you're considering homeschooling in New Zealand, the UK, or anywhere else, this is a rare and insightful peek into what lifelong home education can really look like. If youāve enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend :) Thanks for being here and weāll see you in the next one! Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||
| Ep 19: What Happens When Homeschooling Lacks Socialisation? How Parental Fears Led to Social Isolation ā with Guest, Ethan | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:28:34 | |
*Please note, we cannot respond to messages sent via Spotify, if you would like a response, please email or use our socials, all linked below :) Hello and welcome to another episode of Honey, Should We Homeschool? šļø In this episode we're joined by guest Ethan and we'll be finding out what it's like to grow up homeschooled in a religious household with little social interaction? In this powerful episode, Ethan shares his honest story of being homeschooled from childhood through to his teens, and how his parentsā fears about the outside world shaped his experience. We talk about the importance of socialisation in homeschooling, the impact of isolation on confidence and friendships, and what he wishes had been different. Whether youāre considering home education or already on that path, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how fear, faith, and family values can shape a childās homeschooling journey. As always, thank you so much for tuning in!Ā And donāt forget to leave us a review if youāve enjoyed the podcast.Ā Follow us on Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we donāt do ads for mattresses (yet). But if youāve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted āYES!ā at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ā” - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool | |||