Blended Learning

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POLICIES & PROCEDURES:
BLENDED & REMOTE LEARNING

This policy ensures learners can access high-quality education through blended and remote learning, supporting continued progress towards qualifications and personal goals. It establishes standards for delivery, assessment, safeguarding, and quality assurance while meeting awarding body and regulatory requirements.

KEY PRINCIPLES

  • Learning will be ambitious, inclusive, and aligned with onsite delivery wherever possible.
  • Programmes will be carefully sequenced to build knowledge and skills progressively.
  • Learners will have access to appropriate resources, support, and guidance.
  • Teaching, assessment, and feedback standards will remain consistent across onsite, blended, and remote delivery.
  • Safeguarding, online safety, and learner wellbeing remain priorities in all learning environments.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Senior Leadership Team: Oversees policy implementation, resources, quality assurance, and compliance.
  • Tutors and Assessors: Deliver learning, monitor progress, provide feedback, and report safeguarding concerns.
  • Support Staff: Provide technical, pastoral, and learner support.
  • Learners: Engage with learning activities, complete assessments, follow online safety expectations, and report any concerns or barriers to learning.

DELIVERY & LEARNER SUPPORT

Learning may be delivered through approved online platforms, live sessions, self-directed study, and digital learning resources. Learners are supported through regular tutor contact, access to learning materials, pastoral support, and guidance on using digital platforms. Where required, equipment, connectivity support, or alternative resources may be provided to remove barriers to participation.

SAFEGUARDING & ONLINE SAFETY

Learners receive guidance on online safety, appropriate behaviour, and reporting concerns. All digital platforms and learning activities must comply with safeguarding requirements, data protection legislation, and UK GDPR. Staff are trained to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in remote learning environments.

ASSESSMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Assessment activities comply with awarding body requirements and are designed to be fair, valid, and secure. Learner work is authenticated, feedback is provided promptly, and quality assurance processes ensure standards remain consistent across all delivery methods.

ACCESSIBILITY, ENGAGEMENT & CONTINUITY

Learner engagement and progress are monitored regularly, with additional support provided where concerns arise. Reasonable adjustments and accessible learning resources are available to support learners with additional needs. Contingency arrangements ensure learning can continue during technology failures, staff absence, or other disruptions.dance with the awarding bodies’ requirements.

This is a Summary: you can read our full Blended Learning Policy here.