Hybrid schools are expected to dramatically improve school attendance – what does this mean for Christians?

Since Covid, persistent absenteeism from school has increased. To tackle this problem a new form of school has been introduced, but at £4,000 a term, Lucy Rycroft wonders how accessible it really is.

From September 2024, there will be a number of ‘hydrid’ schools set up across the UK, designed for children and teenagers who are not able to access mainstream school.

Set up by Duke’s Education, hybrid schools will consist of online lessons and independent study times for most of the week, with one day designated as an ‘in-person’ school day, for practical subjects, sports and socialising.