Evidence of education

Guidance on providing evidence of suitable education to the Local Authority

Parents have a duty to provide an education suitable for the age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs that a home educated child may have. When meeting a family or looking at reports provided, evidence is looked at in this light.

The following guidance is given to families when they are asked to present evidence of home education.

• The reason why you have chosen to educate your child at home and your approach to home education.

How does your child spend their day

• the number of hours a day / week you are available to help your child
• the resources you are using
• any tutors used, or classes your child attends
• other people who support your child’s learning
• the sorts of activities your child has been engaged in
• social activity with other children.

Measure progress, are your methods and resources achieving your aims

• examples of progress made across a number of subjects/skills over recent months
• evidence of the level at which your child is working in Maths & English
• plans for entering your child for qualifications
• qualifications/achievements gained
• plans for the future.

 How does the education you provide help your child to develop

• communication skills
• observation and awareness skills
• problem solving and thinking skills
• creative and imaginative skills
• literacy and numeracy skills
• physical, personal and social skills.

 Ways to provide evidence in your report

• original work or photocopies of the originals 
• photographs (do not include photographs of any other children)
• artwork
• scrapbooks
• musical and sporting achievements (certificates).