Thinking about home education but feeling overwhelmed by doubts, legal questions, or worries about what others will think? You’re not alone! In this episode, Kelly and Ashley get real about the most common roadblocks families face when starting (or even just considering) their home ed journey—from legalities and partner hesitations to social pressure, money worries, and the myth that you need to replicate school at home.

We discuss:

• Is home education really legal in the UK (and beyond)? How to get confident about the rules
• Navigating partner, family, and friend scepticism—especially when no one around you “gets it”
• The fear of “ruining” your child’s education, missing out on socialisation, or not being “qualified”
• Why you don’t need to replicate school at home (and how much time home ed actually takes)
• The realities of working, budgeting, and fitting in self-care as a home educating parent
• How to handle awkward questions from strangers and the pressure to justify your choices
• The importance of building a supportive community and trusting your instincts

Plus, we share our own stories—honest moments of doubt, funny run-ins with “concerned” strangers, and what finally helped us move past the biggest mental and practical barriers. This summer, Outschool have offered us a sponsored opportunity to use—and honestly review—their learning platform right here on the podcast. Go listen to what we have to say! If you’d like to take advantage of the offer we mention, head to www.outschool.com/HOMEED and use code HOMEED35 to get $35 off your family’s first month! Whether you’re just researching, feeling stuck, or already on your home ed journey but hitting new hurdles, this episode will help you breathe, reframe your worries, and find practical ways forward. Remember: most “roadblocks” are just questions waiting for honest answers—and you’re allowed to do things differently. Resources mentioned:

• Mindset coaching and support (with Kelly) - go to www.offroadingmotherhood.co.uk/work-with-me
• Real-life examples and encouragement from the home ed community

What’s the biggest roadblock on your mind right now? DM us on Instagram or TikTok @bighomeedpodcast and let’s talk about it!