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Live lessons, independent study, friendships, activities and time with teachers all form part of the online school experience – but how they come together can vary considerably.

This session will take families inside the virtual school day and explore how students learn, connect and participate in school life.

Our expert speakers will look beyond some of the common assumptions about online education, including screen time, socialisation and structure, to give you a clearer and more realistic picture of the experience.

There will be a chance to ask questions too.

There is no single model of online education – and what works brilliantly for one student may not be right for another.

So how can you work out whether online schooling is a good fit and, if it is, which approach you should choose?

In this session our expert speakers will explore the questions parents should ask, from teaching style, timetables and class sizes to pastoral support, social opportunities and flexibility, helping you compare their options and identify what matters most for their child.

There will be a chance to ask questions too.

For some children and young people with SEND or additional learning needs, a different learning environment can make a significant difference.

Online education may offer greater flexibility, fewer environmental pressures and opportunities for learning to be adapted around individual needs.

In this talk staff from leading online schools will share their experience and advice, exploring both the potential benefits and the important considerations for families, including teaching approaches, pastoral and specialist support, communication and social connection, and the questions you should ask when assessing whether an online setting could be right for your family.

There will be a chance to ask questions too.

For families whose lives don’t fit neatly around a conventional school timetable, online education can open up new possibilities.

This session explores how online schooling can work alongside international moves, travel, elite sport, performing arts and other commitments.

Our speakers from different online schools will explore different approaches to balancing flexibility with structure, continuity and academic progress, as well as the practical considerations you should think about when considering online education as part of a more flexible lifestyle.

There will be a chance to ask questions too.

The right study pathway will look different for every young person, with GCSEs/IGCSEs, A levels/International A Levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and alternative routes offering a range of possibilities.

In this session our speakers from leading online schools will help you make sense of the different qualifications and pathways available through online education, and how choices can be shaped around a young person’s strengths, interests and future ambitions.

We’ll also explore where online education can lead, from university and further study to employment, including what universities and employers look for beyond qualifications and how students attending online schools can develop the independence, experiences and wider skills that can help prepare them for their next step.

There will be a chance to ask questions too.

There is no single model of online education – and what works brilliantly for one student may not be right for another.

So how can you decide whether online schooling is a good fit and, if it is, choose the right approach and make the transition successfully from a more traditional ‘bricks-and-mortar’ school to an online school?

In this session our expert speakers will explore the questions parents should ask, from teaching style, timetables and class sizes to pastoral support, social opportunities and flexibility.

We’ll also consider the practical and emotional aspects of moving online, including establishing new routines, adapting to different ways of learning, maintaining friendships and developing independence.

There will be a chance to ask questions too.

Live lessons, independent study, friendships, activities and time with teachers all form part of the online school experience – but how they come together can vary considerably. This session will take families inside the virtual school day and explore how students learn, connect and participate in school life.

Our expert speakers will look beyond some of the common assumptions about online education, including screen time, socialisation and structure, to give you a clearer and more realistic picture of the experience.

There will be a chance to ask questions too.