Brummana High School

The Support For Learning Department follows the Quaker educational philosophy and embodies the 'I Serve' motto. It provides an inclusive approach to learning that supports social and emotional development. It includes socio/emotional/behavioural counsellors who help learners build self-esteem and participate fully in school life. It creates individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students and communicates with external specialists as needed. It serves learners with mild learning difficulties including specific language difficulties, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, and high-functioning autism. All staff uphold confidentiality to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The school has a Support For Learning Department with Special Education teachers and academic support staff. It serves learners with mild learning difficulties including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, and high-functioning autism. The department works with counselors and external specialists to develop individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). The Inclusion Policy describes Differentiated Instruction and an inclusive approach with screening and the Special Needs Assessment Profile (SNAP) to identify needs. The programme involves collaboration with learning support teachers, counselors, educational psychologists, linguistic specialists, and speech therapists to tailor interventions and monitor progress toward the least restrictive environment.

The English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Department assists students for whom English is not their first language. Courses are tailor-made to each student's needs, aiming to develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills and to enable integration into mainstream classes. Students may receive support to supplement mainstream English, maths, or science, or may be registered as full-time EFL students. Full-time EFL programs focus on strengthening English confidence while aligning with the mainstream programme to prepare students to join regular classes.

The Counselling Service plays a key role in enabling wellbeing across Brummana High School. It provides a safe, confidential space and an open-door approach for students, teachers, and parents. The team meets students individually to support academic, social, or personal challenges, and collaborates with staff to promote wellbeing across the school. It offers referrals to professional therapists, psychologists, or special needs specialists when additional support is required, and runs preventative programs and workshops on resilience, study skills, digital wellbeing, and drug awareness. The service is led by the Head of Counselling and is integral to student mental health.

The Counselling Policy governs safeguarding and sets professional standards for the service. It states that the counselling team promotes psychological and emotional wellbeing and works with staff and external agencies; it remains confidential except when there is a concern for safety. The team reports concerns to the designated Point of Reference or the Principal according to procedures. The Head of Counselling also serves as the Child Protection Officer, reflecting safeguarding responsibilities within the school. The school collaborates with staff to ensure appropriate protection and support for students.