HOMESCHOOLY — CONCISE RESPONSE TO AN ENGLISH LOCAL AUTHORITY ENQUIRY

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Date: August 2026

Dear [name],

Thank you for contacting us about [child]. We provide full-time home education using a flexible approach that combines reading, maths, practical work, projects, and community activities. The following examples are from April to July 2026 and are representative rather than a complete record.

English
[Child] read two novels and several non-fiction books, discussed vocabulary and themes, and wrote a short research report about local wildlife.

Maths
[Child] practised fractions, percentages, measurement, and budgeting through cooking, shopping, and a stream-monitoring project.

Wider learning
[Child] used maps and field notes during local walks, visited the library and museum, and presented project findings to family members.

Progress
[Child] is now more confident planning multi-step work and explaining conclusions. We are continuing with regular reading, written summaries, and practical maths while extending the current project.

We believe this provision is suitable for [child] because it is regular, varied, and matched to their age, abilities, interests, and next steps. Please let us know if you need clarification about this summary.

Kind regards,

[parent/carer name]