Template
Student: Date: Focus today: • Add the topics or skills covered What went well: • Add a clear example of progress Areas to improve: • Add the main point to revisit Homework: • Add the agreed next task Effort: /5 Confidence: /5
Example
Harris – lesson update (31 Mar)
Focus today
- • Equations of motion
- • Exam questions involving force
- • Connected particles – trickier questions
What went well
- • Strong understanding of mechanics
- • Better simplification of complex equations
Area to improve
- • Continued practice simplifying equations
- • Checking all parts are resolved when angles are involved
Homework
- • Practise further exam questions
Effort: 5/5
Confidence: 4/5
Ava – lesson notes (12 Feb)
Focus today
- • Algebraic fractions
- • Rearranging formulas
What went well
- • More confident with substitution steps
- • Better pace through exam-style questions
Area to improve
- • Slowing down when simplifying at the end
Homework
- • Finish the algebraic fractions sheet
- • Bring one tricky question to the next lesson
Effort: 4/5
Confidence: 3/5
Who this template is for
- • GCSE tutors
- • A-level tutors
- • Private tutors working one-to-one
- • Online or in-person tutors
Why this helps
A simple structure like this makes it much easier to stay consistent across lessons. It also gives you something you can look back on quickly before the next session.
It can also make it much easier to turn your notes into a parent update and stay on top of payment tracking alongside the lesson itself.
If you want to save time
If you’re still writing notes manually, this works well. But it still takes time to turn those notes into something you can send to parents and keep organised.
That’s exactly why I built Tutor Flow.
You log the lesson once, and it turns into a clear parent update automatically, with everything saved against the student.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write lesson notes after every session?
Even short notes help track progress and make future sessions easier to plan.
Can I send this to parents?
Yes — you can use this structure directly or turn it into a parent update.
What should I include in tutor lesson notes?
Focus on what was covered, what went well, areas to improve, and next steps.