Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed – Ep 1: Mindset Shifts, De-Schooling & Deregistering (Practical Tips for UK Families)
The BIG Home Ed ConversationsShow Notes
Thinking about home education but feeling overwhelmed by doubts, fears, or pushback from others? You’re not alone! In this bonus episode, Kelly Rigg (home ed mum, mindset coach, and founder of Offroading Motherhood) kicks off the “Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed” series with a deep dive into the mindset shifts every new home educating parent needs to make.
We’ll talk about:
Why “de-schooling” yourself (and your kids) is the essential first step
How to spot and challenge the beliefs holding you back—like “sitting down is the only way to learn” or “I’m not qualified”
The real-life journey from school/nursery stress to thriving at home (even if you’re starting from scratch, or feeling scared!)
How to handle doubts, fears, and family resistance—and why it’s normal to feel all the feelings
Practical steps: deregistration, legal rights, and what to expect from the local authority
Why you don’t have to recreate school at home (and what to do instead)
The power of reconnecting with your child, observing their needs, and letting your home ed journey evolve
Resource: Download the “Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed” workbook for self-reflection prompts, practical checklists, and family conversation starters: offroadingmotherhood.co.uk/work-with-me
Listener homework: Stick a piece of paper on your fridge and jot down every doubt, fear, or question that pops up about home ed—no judgment, just awareness. Notice the stories in your head and start asking “why?” (Kelly shares how this simple exercise transformed her own journey.)
Ready for support? Connect with Kelly for coaching, reassurance, or just a friendly chat on Instagram or TikTok @bighomeedpodcast, or via WhatsApp through her website.
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