This report focuses on how mainstream independent schools have evaluated and refined approaches to blended learning. It summarises the findings from engagement phone calls made to 10 independent mainstream schools between the latter part of April and the first half of May 2021. The report also draws on the evidence gathered following Estyn’s earlier programme of engagement calls and associated communications such as stakeholder meetings. This report is based on the information discussed during telephone conversations with the headteachers and senior leaders of the schools and focuses on the:
- monitoring processes used to reflect on their blended learning provision
- challenges they have faced
- changes they may have made.
The report includes cameos of emerging practice in developing, monitoring, and evaluating approaches to remote and blended learning.