Switch from a paper diary

Moving from a paper diary, without typing it all in

We move your pupils and your diary for you, free, within one working day. You check it, then carry on teaching.

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You should not have to copy your diary out by hand

Leaving paper gets put off because of the copying. So we do it. Tell us what you have and we do the rest, then email you when it is ready.

Send what you have

A paper diary or a notebook is fine.

We move it

Your pupils, your lessons and what is owed, in your diary. Free, within one working day.

Check it and teach

We email you when it is ready. Look it over and carry on.

Free, within one working day

Moving from Total Drive, MyDriveTime or a notebook?

Keep your pupils. Tell us what you have today and we move your pupils, lessons and balances for you. Your pupils are then ready to get a gap offer the first time a lesson is cancelled.

Another app
Total Drive, MyDriveTime or any other diary app.
A spreadsheet
In whatever columns you already use.
A notebook or paper diary
We read the pages and type it all in for you.
Start free and send your diary Moving from Total Drive Moving from MyDriveTime

What changes after paper? Read about the driving instructor diary.

Explore every feature

Each part of Lesson Diary, in depth — or see all features.

Online booking A booking page in your own colours that pupils use themselves. Learner reviews Learners are asked for a review at an appropriate time. The reviews show on your booking page. Route tracking Record the drive for each lesson and show the pupil the map. Lesson reminders Automatic reminders before every lesson, so fewer pupils forget. Payment tracking See who has paid and who owes you, without a spreadsheet. Lesson gaps Turn any free slot into a lesson. Send it to your pupils and the first to book gets it. Money & tax Income, expenses and profit — sorted for Making Tax Digital. Pupil management Every pupil, their lesson history and what they owe, in one list. Pupil progress tracking Track each pupil against the DVSA syllabus, lesson by lesson. Lesson diagrams Draw a roundabout or junction on your phone, tablet or computer, and keep it with the lesson. Offline mode Teach anywhere. Everything syncs the moment you're back. Mock tests DL25-style mock tests, marked the way the DVSA marks them. Standards check tracker Know where you stand against the four DVSA triggers. Coverage areas Draw your area on a map. Outside it, pupils cannot book.

Common questions

Do I have to copy my diary out by hand?
No. We move it for you. Tell us what you have and we do the rest.
How long does the move take?
Within one working day, and it is free. We email you when it is ready.
What do you move?
Your pupils, your lessons and what each pupil owes. You check it before you rely on it.
Can I keep my paper diary going for a while?
Yes. Keep it until you are happy with the move.
Can I try Lesson Diary before I move everything?
Yes. Start free, add a few pupils and look around. Move your diary when you are ready.
What does Lesson Diary cost?
There is one plan. The current price is on the pricing page.

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