A calm record of your child's learning, ready when the council asks.
Log learning across subjects and activities, keep a portfolio index, and build a clear summary about your child and the education you provide.
What to know
- In England, the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 creates a register for children not in school; the duty to register is not yet in force.
- Councils contact families to understand what education is provided, asking about the child's strengths, views and learning environment (Nottinghamshire fact sheet).
- Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in other countries.
What is inside
About your child
Strengths, views and hopes, your approach, environment and resources.
Learning log
Date, area, minutes and what you did.
Portfolio index
Where each piece of work is kept.
Summary
Hours and examples per area for any period, plus your child's profile, ready to share.
Who it is for
- Home educating families
- Families considering home education
- Tutors who support home educated children
Get it
$12 one-time
- One file that opens offline in any browser
- No account, no upload, no subscription
You get the file within one working day.
Questions
Do I have to keep these records?
Rules differ. Check your council's guidance. A record helps you answer questions calmly.
Is it legal advice?
No.
Where is it stored?
Only on your device.