Guide · For parents
Educational provision report template for parents
Fill in the sections, delete the prompts, and keep it to one or two pages. Specific examples matter more than length.
Last checked 10 November 2026. This is a starting point, not legal advice. No law requires this format.
The template
Educational provision report
Child: [name] Date of birth: [date] Report date: [date] Period covered: [for example, September 2026 to July 2027] Prepared by: [parent's name]
About [name]
[Two or three sentences. Age, interests, strengths. Any special educational needs and how you allow for them.]
Our approach
[One short paragraph. Structured, child-led or a mix. Why it suits your child.]
What [name] has been learning
English and literacy [What they read, write and discuss. One specific example of work. What they can do now that they could not before.]
Maths and numeracy [Topics covered. Resources used. One example of progress.]
Science and the wider world [Topics, projects, visits.]
Creative, practical and physical [Art, music, making, cooking, sport, outdoor activity.]
Other interests [Anything your child has pursued in depth.]
How time is spent
[Roughly how a typical week looks. An estimate of hours is helpful.]
Resources, groups and tutors
[Books, online courses, library, clubs, co-ops, tutors. Roughly how often.]
Time with other children
[Groups, clubs, friends, family.]
Progress
[The main changes over the period. Two or three concrete examples.]
Next steps
[What you plan for the coming months. Any exams or qualifications being considered.]
Enclosed
[Optional. A short list of any samples or photographs.]
Tips for filling it in
- Delete any heading that does not fit how you educate. Add your own.
- Write "she can now..." more than "we covered...".
- Leave out your reasons for home educating unless you want to give them.
- Do not include photographs of other people's children.