Home Education Records
A free A4 template for keeping home education records: a short statement of your approach, a work samples log, a progress record by subject, a reading log, trips and activities, and an end-of-year summary.
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Our approach to my child's education
A short description in your own words. Answer the prompts that fit your family.
How we learn (for example: structured lessons, topic projects, child-led, a mix)
Main subjects and how we cover reading, writing and maths
Resources we use (books, courses, tutors, groups, trips)
How we check progress
Plans for the coming year
Work samples log
| Date | Subject | Piece of work | What it shows | Where it is kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Progress record by subject
| Subject | Where we started | Progress this term | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading log
| Date finished | Title and author | Read alone or together | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Trips, clubs and activities
| Date | Place, club or activity | What we learned | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
End-of-year summary
Main things learned this year
Strengths
What we will work on next
Exams, tests or certificates this year (if any)
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Why keep records of your child's education?
Records help you see progress and plan what comes next. Your council may also ask how your child is being educated. Keeping a short description of your approach and a few examples of work and progress means you can answer clearly, in the way that suits you. Rules differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so check your council's guidance.
What to keep
- Your approach: a page in your own words about how your child learns. The prompts on the first page help.
- Work samples: a few pieces from each subject across the year, so progress shows.
- Progress by subject: where your child started, what they can do now and the next steps.
- Reading, trips and activities: learning away from the table counts too.
- Tutor sessions: keep a tutor session log for lessons with tutors.
- A year summary.
Dated results from our free practice tests are a quick extra record of progress in maths and English.
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Questions teachers ask
Do I have to keep records?
Keeping records is a good idea even when it isn't required: it shows progress and helps you answer questions about your child's education. Check your council's guidance.
Can I keep records digitally?
Yes. Photograph or scan work and note where each file is saved in the "Where it is kept" column.