Your family’s story,
written as it happens.
Write down what happened today — a walk, a question your child couldn’t stop asking, an afternoon that just ran away with itself. You write in your own words. LifeLearn quietly suggests connections — you stay in control of every word that saves.
“We visited the allotment. Ella planted garlic and worked out the spacing from a YouTube video — said she needed to think about ‘area’. We talked about frosts and she asked why salt stops ice forming on roads.”
“On this date, [child’s name] took part in a practical outdoor activity covering measurement, plant biology, and everyday chemistry. This formed part of their ongoing home education.”
My Learning Journal
Just for you — private, secure, and yours to keep
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Private to you. Your journal entries are stored in your LifeLearn account only. They are never visible to other members, never shared with third parties, and never used to train AI models. Only you can read, edit, or delete your entries.
Six ways journalling changes
home education for good
Research consistently shows that reflective journalling improves learning retention, reduces parental anxiety, and builds a natural record of educational progress — without any extra work.
Ready if your LA ever asks
If your LA gets in touch, you’ll already have a clear, dated record of what your child has been doing. Two sentences is usually all they need — and your journal entries give you everything to draw from.
Spot gaps before they become problems
The Insights tab shows which subjects have appeared in recent weeks and which haven’t. A three-week gap in Maths is easy to address — invisible if you don’t track it.
See learning you didn’t know was happening
LifeLearn gently suggests subject connections you might not have noticed — you confirm or ignore them. A conversation about bread rising? That might be Chemistry, Biology, and D&T in one kitchen afternoon.
Reduce parental anxiety
Seeing a week’s worth of entries gives parents a clear picture that learning is happening. The journal is as much for your peace of mind as it is for the LA.
Watch progress build over time
A month of entries tells a story. Six months tells a learning record. The Insights tab turns your log into a visual picture of breadth and depth.
Share progress with confidence
When your LA gets in touch, you’ll have a clear, dated record to hand. Calm, factual, and already written. No last-minute scrambling.
Simple enough to use every day
Three steps. No forms to fill. No subjects to pre-select. Just write — you stay in control throughout.
Write what happened
In your own words, describe the day. Formal or casual — it doesn’t matter. You’re writing for yourself.
- A single paragraph is enough
- Include who was involved
- Note the date — that’s it
- No special format required
Optional: get a gentle summary
After your reflection, you can ask LifeLearn for a brief subject summary. It’s optional, editable, and only saves if you confirm it. You’re always the author.
- Subjects identified automatically
- Activity type classified
- A warm reflection written for you
- A short summary if your LA asks
Your record builds itself
Each saved entry adds to your log. The Insights tab tracks subject coverage over time — so you always know what you’ve covered.
- Subject coverage visualised
- Entry count tracked
- Activity type breakdown
- There if your LA ever asks
What your LA actually needs
Under UK law, it’s much simpler than most parents think.
Section 7 of the Education Act 1996 says parents must provide an “efficient, full-time education suitable to age, ability and aptitude.” That’s it. No prescribed subjects, no set hours, no specific format.
✓ LAs can ask for
A brief description of what your child does. A general picture of how they spend their time learning.
✗ LAs cannot require
School-style reports, specific subjects covered, lesson plans, hours logged, or formal assessments.
The journal’s “what to share with your LA” output is written to this standard — short, factual, and no more than needed.
Built with privacy first
Entries belong to you, not us
Your journal entries are stored as private posts in your LifeLearn account. Only you can read or delete them.
AI is optional — and quiet
If you choose to request a subject summary, the text is processed and returned immediately. Nothing is stored by the AI service after the response. The journal is yours.
Never used to train AI
Your entries are never used to train any AI model. The Anthropic API is used under terms that prohibit this explicitly.
Delete any time, instantly
Every entry has a Delete button. Deleting permanently removes the entry from our database — no archive, no recovery.
What we do and don’t store
Transparency matters. Here’s exactly what happens to your data when you write a journal entry.
- ✓Your entry text — stored privately in your WP account
- ✓Date and who took part — stored with the entry
- ✓Optional subject suggestions — editable, parent-confirmed
- ✓Entry text sent to Anthropic API — not retained after the call
- ✓No tracking, advertising, or third-party data sharing
- ✓Account deletion removes all entries permanently
Turn journal entries into projects
The best journal entries are the ones that spark something. Here’s where to take that spark next.
Projects
Documented child-led learning — from bird feeders to morning bike rides. Browse what other families have made.
Browse projects → Organised visitsInto Industry
Real working facilities — water plants, studios, labs. Visits that turn a journal entry into a full briefing.
See visits → Library guideCompliance Portfolio
How to structure your journal entries into a portfolio that satisfies any local authority enquiry.
Read the guide → Free guidesThe Library
Legal rights, SEN guidance, qualification routes — free guides for every stage of the home education journey.
Browse the library → Vetted directoryFind Providers
DBS-checked tutors, workshops, and classes near you. Find the expert who covers what your journal is missing.
Search the directory → CommunityJoin the Groups
Share your journal highlights. Ask for ideas. Find families at a similar stage. The community is where the journal comes alive.
Join the conversation →