Dubai English Speaking School

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 02-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. The schools' engagement with parents and students and its responses to their views and wishes 2. Collaboration of governors, leaders and teachers in the implementation of provision and in the monitoring of its effectiveness 3. The developmental feedback to students and the tracking of their achievements Areas for development in the Distance Learning Profile 1. Build on the existing, adaptive response to parents' requests to ensure a balance of live teaching and other approaches to distance learning.