Brighton International School

Brighton describes a child‑centred, play‑based approach that explicitly aims to develop social skills such as cooperation, problem‑solving and respectful behaviour through classroom activities and play. The school's Parent Handbook and values emphasise mutual respect, open communication, peaceful conflict resolution and regular communication with parents about pupil progress, which form the basis of its pastoral practice. The Curriculum and About pages note the use of UK curriculum approaches and an emphasis on holistic development (emotional, social, physical and intellectual) to support learners' social and emotional growth. The website does not name a dedicated SEL programme or a specific SEL team/leader. For details the school points parents to the Parent Handbook and admissions materials.

The school's Parent Handbook requires parents to disclose any special educational, medical or social needs on registration and states the school may, in some cases, require a pupil to be removed if needs cannot be met or if a pupil's needs prevent the school from providing appropriate care to others. The Curriculum page notes that regular assessment is used so teachers can identify where pupils need additional support and adapt learning accordingly. The website does not publish a specialist SEN policy, list of specific needs it can support, or identify a named special‑needs coordinator (SENCO). Therefore there is no public evidence that Brighton is a specialist SEN institution. Parents are directed to request the latest school policies via the administration team or the Parent Handbook.

The admissions information states that children aged over four take an English language test at entry to ensure they can access the school's curriculum. The school also highlights a strong focus on English literacy and an intensive phonics programme in its curriculum and principal's message. The website does not describe a separate, named EAL programme, nor does it list specialist EAL staff or structured EAL withdrawal/boosting lessons. If you need confirmation of individual EAL support options, the school directs enquiries to the admissions or administration team.

Brighton's published philosophy and Parent Handbook state the school seeks to provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment that supports emotional and social development and promotes values such as compassion and accountability. The handbook and other pages describe pastoral practices including supervision, communication with parents, and play‑based activities that develop social skills and resilience. The website does not publicly list a named counsellor, mental‑health team, or a distinct mental‑health policy, nor does it describe formal counselling services. Parents are referred to the Parent Handbook and the school administration for further details.

Safeguarding‑related measures are set out in the Parent Handbook and admissions material: these include supervision of students, emergency contact procedures, medical/medication protocols, field trip permission requirements, attendance monitoring, and behavioural expectations designed to protect pupils. The handbook also states the school will contact parents about unexplained absences and requires disclosure of medical/allergy information on registration. The website does not publish a separate child‑protection policy page nor does it publicly name a designated safeguarding lead on the site. For official safeguarding documents or named contacts the school asks parents to consult the Parent Handbook or contact the administration team.