Learning Logs

The below is a whole school approach which we will be adapting for Reception - more information will follow.....

We are trying a new approach to homework, which aims to make it more personalised and fun! Each child will be given a ‘Learning Log’ to complete a special homework task in. The first piece will be set by their class teacher this week and is to be completed over half term.



It will be up to each child how to present their own work, to show what they know and understand about a topic or objective. The only stipulation is that the children must fit all the information they would like to present on a double page of the journal. They can of course creatively extend the page by attaching flaps and folded sections.



What is a learning log?

• Learning logs should be a personal reflective journal for the child to record their knowledge and understanding in whichever way they feel is most helpful. Children can use pictures, writing, diagrams, labels, bullet points, mind maps or whatever style they wish to choose to present their work.

• They are an opportunity for children to extend and consolidate their learning in the classroom.

• They encourage children to be actively engaged in their own learning and take a pride in their work.

• As learning logs are personalised, there is no right or wrong way to approach a task.

• Learning logs are ‘inclusive’ and cater for all abilities and learning styles.

• They are child-directed, rather than teacher-directed and so give children ‘ownership’.

• Children can be as creative and imaginative as they like.

• Learning logs can be a useful revision tool.

• Learning logs are an assessment tool for teachers



There will be time during school for children to review and discuss their work. Although they will not be formally marked, learning logs will be given a high profile in school and we will regularly celebrate children’s good work and effort. Learning logs are in the early stages in our school and we expect them to evolve over time. If you wish to see for yourself how other schools use them successfully, please take a look at the following website:www.learninglogs.co.uk