Primary-age home education report
Younger learners with broad, everyday learning evidence.
- Reading, writing, and communication
- Maths in daily life
- Projects, visits, and practical activities
- Social, physical, and creative development
EHE report examples
Home Education Report Examples UK
Use these sample structures when you need to explain your child's home education to a local authority, organise evidence, or turn everyday learning notes into a clearer report.
Pick the example that matches your family
There is no single perfect EHE report format. A strong report is usually clear, specific, and proportionate: enough detail to show education is happening, without trying to preserve every worksheet or outing.
Secondary-age home education report
Older learners working through subjects, qualifications, projects, or independent study.
- English and communication
- Maths or numeracy
- Science, humanities, and technology
- Independent study, goals, and next steps
Unschooling or child-led report
Families whose learning is interest-led, project-led, or less timetable based.
- Current interests and projects
- Skills developed through those interests
- Resources, people, and places used
- Progress noticed over time
Concise local authority response
A short update when you want to answer an enquiry without creating a long portfolio.
- Education approach
- Recent learning examples
- How needs are being met
- Optional evidence list
Subject-grouped portfolio report
Families who already keep records and want a clear structure for review.
- Subjects or learning areas
- Dated activity examples
- Photos or work samples
- Progress notes
Evidence-heavy report
Situations where you want to provide a fuller picture, especially after a specific request.
- Overview statement
- Learning area summaries
- Selected evidence examples
- Reflection and next steps
Sample Home Education Report
Learner
Example learner, age 9
Report period
January to March
Approach
A flexible mix of reading, maths practice, museum visits, nature study, writing projects, and practical life skills.
Learning examples
- Read fiction and non-fiction most weeks, with informal discussion and vocabulary work.
- Practised fractions through cooking, measuring, money, and short written exercises.
- Kept a nature journal after local walks, including sketches, weather notes, and species research.
- Visited a local museum and wrote a short summary of favourite exhibits afterwards.
Progress note
Confidence has improved in explaining ideas aloud and writing short summaries. Maths work is strongest when linked to practical examples, so we will keep using real-life contexts next term.
What to Include in a Home Education Report
The period covered by the report
A short summary of your home education approach
Examples of learning across a reasonable range of areas
A few dated activities, resources, projects, or work samples
Progress notes that explain what changed or developed
Any context that helps the reader understand your child's needs and interests
Keep the report proportionate
You do not need to copy every piece of work into a report. Pick examples that show range, suitability, and progress. If you have photos, notes, or a portfolio, use the strongest pieces as evidence and keep the rest available if someone asks for more detail.