The Falcon School

The Falcon School fosters an inclusive, supportive environment that emphasises belonging, safety, self-worth and holistic growth for every student. The IB learner profile guides attributes such as caring, open-mindedness, balance and reflection to support social and emotional development. A Learning Support Centre (LSC) led by an educational psychologist coordinates support for students with Special Educational Needs, including social and emotional considerations. The school identifies students with additional needs early and works with parents and teachers to provide appropriate resources and interventions. Form teachers and subject teachers monitor wellbeing and refer concerns to the learning support team to coordinate targeted support. Multilingualism is recognised as a strength, and inclusive environments are emphasised to foster self-esteem and belonging.

There is a Learning Support Centre (LSC) led by an educational psychologist that coordinates support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), both physical and developmental. The LSC does not cater for students with very severe learning or physical disabilities, but has supported students with autism spectrum conditions and, in the past, blind students. Early identification of additional educational needs is pursued, with assessment and provision of support using available resources; external services may be connected as needed. The SENCO leads the LSC, with student support specialists providing direct and indirect intervention and reviewing data to identify those needing help. On occasion, external agencies such as independent educational and clinical psychologists may be recruited to support a student's learning. Confidentiality of all students' information is respected.

The language of instruction is English, and Modern Greek and other languages are taught at the Falcon School. Multilingualism is recognised as a strength and resource, reflecting the school's international mindset. The Falcon School is an IB World School, with language access and inclusion supported within IB frameworks. The school accepts students on the basis of assessments of their academic potential and learning needs, with inclusive access arrangements where appropriate.

The Inclusion Policy recognises that some students may have social and emotional needs as part of learning. The Learning Support Centre provides interventions and reviews data to identify students requiring support, and may involve external professionals. The school emphasises belonging, safety, self-worth and holistic growth as core elements of a supportive environment. Form teachers and subject teachers work with families and the LSC to address concerns about academic, social, emotional or physical wellbeing. The IB framework reinforces caring, balance and reflective practices to foster students' wellbeing and resilience.

Confidentiality of all students' information must be respected. Form teachers are the first point of contact for concerns and route concerns to the learning support team to coordinate safeguarding responses. The school leadership and the LSC establish processes to remove barriers to learning and ensure a safe, supportive community. Staff collaborate with parents and external resources as needed, and differentiate learning to ensure the safety and welfare of all students. The school aligns with IB missions to create a learning environment that supports safety, inclusion and the welfare of learners.