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The BIG Home Ed Conversations
The BIG Home Ed Conversations
The BIG Home Ed Conversations is one of the top active 'home education' podcast for parents who want to move past the myths and dive deep into what we actually want to talk about as alternative educators. Join Kelly (home ed mum of 2 and home education coach & mentor) and Ashley (ex-primary teacher & home ed mum of 3) as they debunk myths, tackle real challenges, and share honest, empowering, mindset-shifting conversations for families choosing alternative education.
May 11, 2025

Evolving Home Ed

Evolving Home Ed
Evolving Home Ed
The BIG Home Ed Conversations
Evolving Home Ed

In this episode, Kelly Rigg and Ashley Vanerio discuss the evolution of home education, particularly in the UK, highlighting the significant growth of the community post-COVID. They explore the challenges and opportunities that arise from this expansion, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the core values of home education while adapting to new realities. The conversation also touches on the need for sustainability in community activities and the value of gratitude in parenting. In this conversation, Ashley Vanerio and Kelly Rigg discuss the importance of community engagement in home education, the need for support and resources for local educators, and the challenges of funding for home educators. They explore the concept of active inclusion in education, the evolving nature of the home education community, and the significance of building relationships and support networks among parents.

Keywords: home education, community growth, sustainability, parenting, neurodivergent families, education evolution, gratitude, family activities, home ed community, mindset coaching, home education, community support, local resources, funding, active inclusion, homeschooling, parent relationships, educational resources, online learning, home educators

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