Dubai Heights Academy

The Distance Learning Evaluation is designed to create a shared set of expectations around distance learning, and to enable parents to make the right education choice for their children. This Evaluation was carried out through discussions with school leaders, review of students’ work, observation of online lessons, and feedback from parents, students and teachers.

Summary of Findings

The school’s Distance Learning Profile, as evaluated by KHDA, on 10-June-2020  was: Developed

The table below provides an overview of the status of development of each Theme. This is represented by three colours, green for Developed, amber for Partially Developed and red for Not Developed.

ZONE-A ZONE-B ZONE-C Students’ distance learning and wellbeing Teaching and monitoring students’ learning Leading and managing students’ learning Attendance and participation Safeguarding Learning opportunities Equity of access Wellbeing Planning and delivery Sharing intended learning outcomes Distance learning programme Monitoring and assessing learning Agility Contingency Communication and engagement Resources management

Positive features of the Distance Learning Profile 1. Leaders' agility and their commitment to surveying families leading to continuous improvement in provision 2. Planning for breadth and balance of learning experience with a notable attention to equity of access to quality distance learning provision 3. Assessment systems and developmental feedback to students Areas for development in the Distance Learning Profile 1. Ensure that all parents are updated on their children's learning over time ,and that they are clear about their own roles and responsibilities in supporting their children. 2. Revisit and amplify the guidance to students on cyber-safety, to ensure that all students know and understand the actions to be taken when needed. 3. Develop increasingly strategic and detailed contingency planning for the longer term, based upon the identified scenarios.