Anfield International Kindergarden - Kowloon Tong

SEL is embedded within Anfield's values-based education. The Our Ethos page describes learning as a values-based, caring community that promotes respect, self-motivation, resilience and social responsibility in a safe and inclusive environment. Social-emotional learning is explicitly supported through dedicated SEL activities and peer-support opportunities across campuses. The ethos highlights nurturing relationships, collaboration and empathy as daily practice to support social and emotional development. The aim is for students to develop self-confidence, positive relationships and resilience in learning and life.

Anfield describes its Whampoa campus as an inclusive school that welcomes children with varying levels of need and provides differentiated services to scaffold learning. A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) works at the Whampoa campus two days per week to support learning and advise staff, including working with individuals or small groups in a push-in/pull-out model. An Inclusion Coordinator also works two days per week to support the learning of all students and provide strategies to teachers. For students needing extra support, 1:1 or 1:2 shadow support is available, delivered by teaching assistants in collaboration with the class teacher. On-site Preschool Rehabilitation Services (OPRS) provide on-site speech and language therapy and occupational therapy through partnering NGOs. The school is described as inclusive rather than a specialist SEN institution.

The Language Centre provides development of English and Mandarin; classes are available for students aged 3-6 years and are held at the Kowloon Tong and Whampoa campuses. This indicates formal language support as part of the school's early years provision. At the primary level, English is prioritised as the language of instruction, with a strong emphasis on Putonghua Chinese as well. These elements show that English language development and EAL-style support are part of Anfield's programme.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the school's emphasis on social-emotional learning within its values-based approach. The Ethos highlights nurturing, empathy, respect, collaboration and peer support as core elements of everyday learning, contributing to students' wellbeing. The goals and learning framework stress resilience, self-motivation and personal growth, reinforcing mental wellbeing as part of academic and personal development. The explicit reference to dedicated SEL activities confirms a structured approach to students' emotional and social health.

Safeguarding is positioned as a top priority, with a commitment to keeping children safe from harm and promoting their welfare. The policy states that the welfare of the child is paramount and that staff and volunteers understand their safeguarding roles, receive appropriate training, and respond to concerns in accordance with procedures. Responsibilities for safeguarding are shared across staff, with specific leaders taking the lead and ongoing actions to protect students across campuses. Robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation at all times.