Home education survey

Section A: Screening & Demographics

Which of the following best describes your current educational approach? (Select one)

Unschooling / Child-led learningEclectic home education (mix of structured and child-led)Structured homeschooling (following a curriculum)My child attends school (skip to end of survey)Other

Does your child have a neurodivergent profile or Special Educational Needs (SEN)? (Select all that apply)

Where are you located?

What is the age range of your child/children you are home-educating? (Select all that apply)

Section B: Current Record-Keeping Behaviour

Do you currently keep records of your child's learning journey? (Select one)

Yes, regularlyYes, but only before an assessment/review is dueNo, but I feel I shouldNo, and I don't plan to

What is your primary motivation for keeping records? (Select up to two)

To satisfy local authority requirements / legal complianceFor my own peace of mind (to see progress)To help my child see what they have learned/accomplishedTo share with family members or professionals (therapists, doctors)I don't keep records

How do you currently track or document learning? (Select all that apply)

On a scale of 1–5, how much stress or anxiety does the thought of record-keeping or preparing for a review cause you?1 = No stress at all, 5 = Extreme stress/panic

Section C: Pain Points & Challenges

What is the hardest part about record-keeping for you? (Select up to three)

Finding the time to document amidst caregiving/teachingKnowing "what counts" as learning (translating play into progress)Formatting it in a way that authorities will acceptRemembering to take photos/notes in the momentThe mental load of "one more thing to do"My partner isn't involved, so I do it allMy child is uncomfortable with photos/digital trackingI don't know what the authorities want to see

Have you ever felt that your current records did not adequately reflect the progress your child has made?

Yes, frequentlyYes, occasionallyNo, my records are accurateUnsure

Section D: Feature Validation & Willingness to Pay

Imagine a tool designed specifically for unschooling/neurodivergent families that helps you document learning effortlessly. How interested would you be in the following features? (Rate each: Not Interested / Nice to Have / Must-Have)

A mobile app to quickly log photos, notes, and videos on the go.