A private learning journal for your family, not social media
Strew is designed for parents to record learning with confidence. Keep a personal record of your child’s education that’s easy to review and share only when you choose.
Learning records feel personal, because they are
Many parents don’t want to post their child’s learning online. They want a safe place to remember, reflect, and keep notes without performance pressure.
Strew is built for private family record keeping, not broadcasting.
- You don’t want to share your child’s life publicly.
- Social platforms encourage comparison and pressure.
- You need a safe place for honest notes.
- Sharing should be optional, not the default.
Try Private Learning Journal:
A calm place to capture learning
Write notes you’ll actually want to revisit, and selectively share when you choose to.
Capture the moment
Notes and photos stay in your family record.
Record honestly
Include struggles, breakthroughs, and context, for you.
Share intentionally
Export or summarise only when you decide to.
Examples of private journal notes
These are the kinds of entries that are valuable later.
“Felt nervous, kept going”
A note about courage and persistence matters.
“Deep dive on whales”
Interests, questions, and the next steps.
“Big sibling helped”
Family learning, cooperation, empathy.
Why a private journal is different
It’s for your family’s story, not anyone else’s.
Keep family notes family
A safe place for meaningful records.
No performance culture
You don’t have to “show” anything to anyone.
Write what actually matters
Capture context, not just outcomes.
Optional exports and reports
Keep it private unless you choose otherwise.
Perfect if you value privacy and calm
Whether your family dislikes public platforms or not, it’s increasingly more complex to grow up amongst social media and the various realities online communication can bring.
- Parents who don’t want to post online.
- Families who want honest records (including hard days).
- A safe space where no photos or texts can be used by technology companies
- Anyone who wants a calm, personal archive.
Why is Strew privacy focused?
Strew believes in the simple good things. Strew is a record you can look back on with warmth and clarity, free from external pressures and algorithms. Easily record:
- Notes and observations (short or detailed).
- Photos with context.
- Tags for subjects, skills, and themes.
- Learning Insights.
- Exporting reports fully within your control.
Private doesn’t mean unorganised
You can keep a calm private journal while still having a clear record to review and summarise when needed.
Want more detail? See: Evidence of learning in home education and Home education law (UK).
Related features
Other Strew features also aim to support a calm private record of your child’s learning:
Start a calm, private learning journal
Capture learning in a way that feels safe and personal, then share only when you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about keeping a private learning journal and home education record with Strew.
What is a private learning journal?
A private learning journal is a personal record of your child’s learning that can include notes, photos, observations, interests and progress. Unlike social media, it is designed to be kept for your family rather than shared publicly.
Can I use Strew as a home education journal?
Yes. Strew can be used as a home education journal to record activities, photos, observations, interests and learning over time, giving you a private record you can return to later.
Are my child’s learning records private in Strew?
Strew is designed as a private family learning record rather than a social network. Your journal is private by default, with no public feed, likes or pressure to share your child’s learning online.
Can I add photos and notes to a private learning journal?
Yes. You can save photos alongside notes and observations, add context about what your child was doing, and organise entries using subjects, skills and themes.
Can I share or export my learning journal later?
Yes. Your learning record can stay private day to day, while Strew also lets you export or summarise selected records when you decide you want to share them or create a report.