The British School of Brussels

Pastoral care is integral to BSB's offering. The school has an educational psychologist, two counsellors, speech and language therapists, and four nurses on site to support students' social and emotional needs. In Primary, the class teacher, supported by Learning Assistants and the Inclusion and Leadership team, is the first port of call for pastoral support. In Secondary, pastoral care is delivered through the tutors and Heads of Year, as well as the Access to Learning department which includes BSB's counselling service. Academically, students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) are supported by dedicated departments staffed by expert teams, with help including homework clubs, a Learning Mentor, intensive English immersion programmes and working with parents. [Source: Student Support page]

BSB provides extensive provision for Additional Educational Needs (AEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL). In Primary, each Year Group has a dedicated Inclusion Teacher responsible for supporting children who may have EAL, AEN and Extension and Enrichment (E&E). In Secondary, support is delivered via the Access to Learning department and targeted interventions. Academic support is bespoke, underpinned by dedicated systems and processes tailored to individual needs. AEN and EAL learners receive interventions designed to enable progress across the curriculum. Enrichment and extension opportunities are integrated into the support framework. [Source: Primary Support; Student Support page]

EAL support is provided through dedicated departments staffed by expert teams. In Primary, each Year Group has a dedicated Inclusion Teacher who supports students with EAL, AEN and Extension and Enrichment (E&E). Help includes intensive English immersion programmes and working with parents. In Secondary, EAL support continues through the school's dedicated learning support structures. The process is bespoke and tailored to individual needs. [Source: Student Support; Primary Support]

Mental wellbeing is prioritised as part of pastoral care. The team includes an educational psychologist, counsellors, speech and language therapists and four nurses on site to support students' wellbeing. In Secondary, counselling is provided through the Access to Learning department. Support is tailored to age and need, and is integrated with academic support to help students manage challenges. [Source: Student Support]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, both physical and emotional, of every student. Roles and responsibilities are defined, including Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) for Primary and Secondary and required safeguarding training for all staff. The policy includes online safety measures with filtering and monitoring systems, and clear procedures to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns and to handle incidents. Staff undergo safeguarding and child protection training at induction and at least annually; the school maintains processes and contacts with local safeguarding agencies. [Source: Safeguarding Policy PDF]