Prince of Wales Island International School - Tanjung Bungah

POWIIS Tanjung Bungah does not publicly disclose a formal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programme.

Elements of SEL are embedded within the Early Years Foundation Stage through the focus on Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED). From Year 1 onward, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is taught as a discrete subject and includes themes such as healthy lifestyles, relationships, and respect for diversity. In Key Stage 3, subjects like Drama and Outdoor Education also contribute to students' social and emotional growth through teamwork, self-expression, and resilience-building activities. While these components support aspects of SEL, they are not described as part of a dedicated SEL framework.

POWIIS Tanjung Bungah runs a dedicated Learning Support Team providing classroom differentiation, small-group interventions, and one-to-one instruction for students with mild to moderate learning needs. Support includes on-site Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, and Counselling, delivered by peripatetic specialists. This is a mainstream school with inclusive SEN provision, but it is not a specialist SEN institution.

EAL support is formally provided for multilingual students, with structured EAL classes to help them fully access the academic curriculum. These run from Early Years through Key Stage 3, with ongoing language development to aid integration.

The school’s Wellbeing mission states they aim to nurture emotional, psychological, and social health by providing safe spaces and encouraging open communication. The school does not publicly disclose specific provisions, staff roles, or programmes focused solely on mental wellbeing for the Tanjung Bungah campus.

POWIIS Tanjung Bungah maintains a comprehensive safeguarding framework to ensure student well-being and safety. All staff, including volunteers and contractors, undergo rigorous background checks, including identity verification, qualification review, and criminal record screening from both local and international authorities. Annual safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff, with additional 'Train the Trainer' sessions to maintain best practices. The school implements a detailed Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, outlining procedures for identifying and responding to concerns. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Amy Dennis, who works closely with school leadership. A safeguarding working group regularly reviews policies and procedures, and all child protection concerns are formally reported and documented.