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Pastoral care is a central feature of St Andrew's School, Turi. The school places strong emphasis on pastoral care within a family atmosphere, with boarders nurtured to feel safe and cared for, and regular communication with parents. Leadership is developed through structured programmes: the Leader in Me in the Prep School and the Turi Leadership Award in the Senior School, which teach students to lead themselves and others. The Christian Ethos underpins daily life, with regular chapel services and a values framework of Courage, Integrity and Compassion. Students have opportunities to participate in leadership and student voice, including representation on the Student Council in Years 7–8. A Learning Success Centre provides targeted support for individuals with learning difficulties to support social-emotional as well as academic development.
St Andrew's Turi provides support for learners with special educational needs through the Learning Success Centre. The Senior School SEND Policy structures provision for students with SEND. The SENCo coordinates assessments, targets and may provide an Individual Education Plan where appropriate. EAL and SEND learners are supported with inclusive practices, with teachers guided to meet diverse needs and progress monitored regularly. The school recognises that intelligence is not measured solely by English fluency and ensures access to the curriculum for learners with EAL or SEND. The policy also references Kenyan law and UK guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, and is reviewed annually.
The Senior School English as an Additional Language (EAL) policy recognises obligations to meet the needs of students for whom English is an additional language and guarantees access to the full curriculum and co-curricular activities. EAL students are integrated into the same classes as other students, with specialist teaching support provided as needed. The Head of Learning Success Centre, SENCo and Deputy Head Academic coordinate training for staff in planning, teaching and assessing EAL learners, and targets are set and monitored for EAL students. Initial English assessments identify language needs and inform guidance, with an emphasis on developing fluency across speaking, listening, reading and writing. The policy is based on Kenyan and UK framework, including the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act, and is subject to annual review.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a strong pastoral framework and Christian Life activities. Pastoral care is embedded in daily life, with boarding life designed to be safe and nurturing and regular communication with families. The school offers weekly Christian Life activities, including Sunday staff worship, homegroups, weekly prayer meetings, and an Alpha course to support personal beliefs and wellbeing. A Full-time Chaplain and pastoral leadership are in place to support students, along with the wider wellbeing resources provided by the school medical team. The presence of a School Doctor and Nurses complements emotional and physical health support.
Safeguarding and child protection are central to St Andrew's Turi's operations. The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (Sept 2025) with annual review planned and updates as required, aligning with statutory and regulatory standards. There are Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) in both the Senior and Preparatory Schools (Senior: Deputy Head Pastoral Mark Buckler; Prep: Deputy Head Pastoral Claire Scott) and a Deputy DSL for EYFS/KS1/KS2 (Karen Hackman), with CPOMS used to maintain secure safeguarding records. The Safeguarding Governor is Linda Kangara, and the DSLs coordinate with CPAN for referrals and updates. The policy references Kenyan law and UK guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and sets out procedures for reporting, online safety, and safeguarding training.
St Andrew's School, Turi is a private international boarding school in Kenya educating learners from age 4 to 18. The campus hosts Prep School, Senior School and the Sixth Form College and follows the British Curriculum: EYFS, IGCSE/GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels. A Levels offer subjects across sciences, arts, languages and humanities, with results indicating strong performance (A*-A and A/A* percentages). The 450-acre site blends classrooms and boarding houses with sports and arts facilities, including two swimming pools, a golf course, 3 squash courts, a 400 m² water-sports lake, a private airstrip, forests and nature trails, and horse riding with stables. Co-curricular life is active: music, LAMDA, orchestras, stage productions, and an Orchestral Weekend; outdoor adventure, water activities, archery, and leadership pathways. The Turi Leadership Award and Learning Success Centre support development and academic progress. The school fosters a faith-informed heritage while embracing an international community.
