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RSJ places wellbeing at the heart of education and supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through a structured pastoral framework and PSHE curriculum. Assemblies, tutor groups, and wellbeing activities reinforce values such as kindness, respect, and positive relationships. The school runs whole school Wellbeing Days and uses Lea Waters' Visible Wellbeing framework, with six domains (strengths, emotional management, attention and awareness, relationships, coping, and habits and goals) to guide activities and reflection. The pastoral framework includes a bilingual Designated Safeguarding Lead team, house-based pastoral staff, and tutor-led support across year groups. Staff training and ongoing evaluation of pupil wellbeing are integrated into school life.
RSJ provides SEN and EAL support within a whole-school approach. The Additional Needs Policy defines SEN and EAL and describes a graduated approach to support. Levels of support include Additional Academic Support, SEN Support, and EAL Support, with progress reviewed by the Personalised Learning Department and tutors. On entry, pupils are baseline-screened for language and learning needs, and information is shared with staff to tailor support. The policy emphasizes collaboration with parents and health professionals, and documents processes for assessment, targets, and review. RSJ is not described as a separate specialist SEN institution.
RSJ recognises English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and provides appropriate support under its Additional Needs framework. Pupils are screened on entry to establish baseline English language proficiency. Support may include Personalised Learning lessons delivered during or outside curriculum time, depending on need. Progress and targets are reviewed regularly by the Personalised Learning Department in collaboration with parents. The policy indicates that EAL support is available to pupils who meet admission criteria and require language support.
RSJ aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all pupils through universal and targeted approaches.
The Pupil Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy identifies leadership by the Deputy Principal (Pastoral), the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and the boarding Housemaster/mistresses (HMs), and requires concern reporting via CPOMS.
The school provides a trained counselling psychologist offering bilingual sessions and regular drop-in appointments; confidentiality is maintained with safeguarding exceptions.
Teaching about mental health is included in the PSHE curriculum (Personal, Social, Health Education), with signposting to internal and external support.
In addition, the School is a member of the online platform The Wellbeing Hub and uses this train and support staff, pupils and parents in topics on mental health and wellbeing.
Parents are supported with resources and guidance, and referrals to health professionals are coordinated with staff.
Safeguarding and the welfare of pupils are paramount at RSJ. The Safeguarding Policy outlines roles, responsibilities, and a safeguarding committee led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead with deputy leads and health centre involvement. It references UK guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and Japanese legislation, and requires staff training and adherence to reporting procedures. The policy covers a wide range of safeguarding issues, including child protection, reporting concerns, and wellbeing planning linked to education. RSJ integrates safeguarding with wellbeing and mental health provisions to ensure a safe school environment.
Rugby School Japan (RSJ) is a premier British international day and boarding school situated in the Kashiwanoha Smart City of Chiba Prefecture, located 30 minutes from central Tokyo via the Tsukuba Express Line. Serving a co-educational student body aged 11–18 (Years 7–13), RSJ delivers a rigorous British curriculum. This academic pathway leads to IGCSEs for Years 10–11 and A Levels for Years 12–13. Pupils are further challenged and supported through the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which facilitates independent, deep-dive research into specialised subjects of interest. The school is defined by its commitment to the development of "The Whole Person." Guided by the belief that social, recreational, and cultural engagement is essential to individual growth, RSJ provides a vast array of co-curricular enrichment. This includes professional-level programmes in music, drama, dance, coding, and debating, alongside elite sports clubs, outdoor education, and diverse academic and cultural societies. As it enters its third academic year with a thriving community of 300+ pupils, RSJ offers flexible residency options including Day, Weekly, and Full Boarding, fostering a global community within a state-of-the-art Japanese setting.
