How a Daily Activity Tracker Helps with EHCPs.

Why daily activities matter for evidence

EHCP panels and DLA assessors want to know how needs affect daily life. Capturing not just what happens but how often and how much assistance your child requires is what makes evidence powerful.

What to track for EHCPs and DLA

• Routine tasks: dressing, washing, eating, toileting.

• Assistance level: Independent / Prompt / Some help / Full assistance.

• Time taken: use pre-set buckets so entries are quick (<5, 5–15, 15–30, >30).

• Context: location (home, school), who provided help (parent, TA), and any equipment used.

Practical approach to daily logging

1. Keep it fast: use tickboxes and short presets rather than long typing.

2. Do it in the moment: record as you help to avoid memory gaps. A few seconds per task gives far better data than vague recollections.

3. Weekly exports: at the end of each week export a one-page summary for meetings or claim forms.

How panels/readers use this data

Decision-makers look for consistency and impact. For example, if your child needs full assistance for dressing every day and this takes 15–30 minutes, that’s strong, measurable evidence for both DLA and EHCP mobility/care sections.

How My Penelope supports the process

• Pre-filled routines and quick assistance buttons — reduce time spent logging.

• Time-bucket entries for precise, usable data.

• Weekly/14-day export that shows totals (e.g., “Average morning assistance: full help, 12 minutes per morning, 14 of 14 days”).

Bottom line

A reliable daily activity tracker turns everyday caregiving into clear, dated evidence. This makes meetings and applications less stressful and more effective for families seeking the right support. Use short, consistent entries and export the summary for panels and clinicians. GOV.UK+1