Honey should we homeschool?

Tom and Leah

Join us, Tom and Leah, UK based parents, on a deep dive into both the school and home education systems as we try and figure out which route is best for our children.We'll be exploring some of the most talked about challenges of both home and state funded education methods. Trying to take an objective view and using scientific research where possible. We will also be interviewing people from both sides of these drastically different worlds. Whether you're interested in potentially home schooling or just fascinated as to why people would, we look forward to sharing what we find with you.

  1. 10/14/2025

    Ep 19: What Happens When Homeschooling Lacks Socialisation? How Parental Fears Led to Social Isolation – with Guest, Ethan

    Send us a text *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? 🎙️ 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 parents’ 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 you’re considering home education or already on that path, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how fear, faith, and family values can shape a child’s homeschooling journey. As always, thank you so much for tuning in!  If you have any further questions for Ethan or ourselves get in touch via email at honeyshouldwehomeschool@hotmail.com or check out our socials linked below. And don’t forget to leave us a review if you’ve enjoyed the podcast.   We can’t wait to hear your thoughts!  See you next time! :) Support the show Follow us on Instagram: @honeyshouldwehomeschool, Facebook: Honey Should We Homeschool YouTube: Honey Should We Homeschool YouTube Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we don’t do ads for mattresses (yet). But if you’ve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted “YES!” at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ♡ - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool

    1h 29m
  2. 06/09/2025

    Ep15 - Why One Teacher Still Loves School: Finding the Magic in the Classroom - with guest, Poppy

    Send us a text 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 “teacher magic,” and why she believes school can offer something special.   You can find Poppy on instagram @theteacherwithpinkhair Links mentioned in the show: Children’s digital detox and suitable tv showsSummarised curriculum SEN statistics in the UKThe £2 Tuition HubSir Ken Robinson’s Ted Talk   As always, thank you so much for listening and please don’t forget to leave us a star rating if you haven’t already, it really helps us to grow the show ❤️    Get in touch via honeyshouldwehomeschool@hotmail.com Or our socials (linked below) Take care and we’ll see you in the next one! Leah and Tom x www.honeyshouldwehomeschool.com Support the show Follow us on Instagram: @honeyshouldwehomeschool, Facebook: Honey Should We Homeschool YouTube: Honey Should We Homeschool YouTube Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we don’t do ads for mattresses (yet). But if you’ve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted “YES!” at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ♡ - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool

    1h 19m
  3. 05/19/2025

    Ep 14: Home Education Law in the UK: Legal Facts, Myths and Must-Knows

    Send us a text 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? Today’s 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     Links mentioned in the show: England and Wales  - Education act 1996  https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/56/contents Parental Guidance(England) - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ca21e22e5274a77d9d26feb/EHE_guidance_for_parentsafterconsultationv2.2.pdf Local Authorities Guidance (England) - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf6d2bdcb0757928e5bd47/Elective_home_education_departmental_guidance_for_local_authorities.pdf Parental Guidance (Wales) - https://www.gov.wales/elective-home-education-guidance-html   Scotland -Education (Scotland) Act 1980 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/44/contents Parental Guidance -   https://www.gov.scot/publications/home-education-guidance/pages/1/  Northern Ireland -Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1986/594/contents Parental Guidance -   https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-12/Guidelines%20for%20EHE%2023112020.pdf Real Life LA requests https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/home_ed/5102455-work-samples https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/home_ed/4314573-New-to-home-ed-How-much-interference-to-expect-from-local-authority?utm_source=chatgpt.com   As always, thank you so much for tuning in! If you think we missed anything, have any questions or ideas for f Support the show Follow us on Instagram: @honeyshouldwehomeschool, Facebook: Honey Should We Homeschool YouTube: Honey Should We Homeschool YouTube Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we don’t do ads for mattresses (yet). But if you’ve ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted “YES!” at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ♡ - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool

    43 min

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Join us, Tom and Leah, UK based parents, on a deep dive into both the school and home education systems as we try and figure out which route is best for our children.We'll be exploring some of the most talked about challenges of both home and state funded education methods. Trying to take an objective view and using scientific research where possible. We will also be interviewing people from both sides of these drastically different worlds. Whether you're interested in potentially home schooling or just fascinated as to why people would, we look forward to sharing what we find with you.