British International School of Casablanca

Pastoral wellbeing provides a holistic approach to student development, integrating academic and personal growth from age 3 to 18. PHSCE education focuses on emotional health, physical health, healthy living, living in a community, and preparation for the future. Studying these life skills outside the curriculum helps students develop resilience and the ability to navigate friendships, emotional wellbeing, and change, preparing them for life beyond school. The aim is to empower students with essential life skills alongside their academic progress.

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy commits BISC to an inclusive British-style education with high expectations for all learners. All schemes of work consider the ages, aptitudes and needs of students, including those with special educational needs, to enable learning and progress. Four broad areas of need are recognised: communication and interaction; cognition and learning; social, emotional and mental health difficulties; and sensory and/or physical needs. Provision follows a four‑part plan (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) with a three-level Staged Intervention, and may include Learning Support Assistants. The policy states that all learners have the right to needed support, with additional funding for some services or equipment where required, and admission may be declined if needs exceed capacity.

The curriculum is delivered in English and students should demonstrate age-appropriate fluency in speaking and writing, with at least one parent able to communicate effectively in English. Admission may be granted to EAL students whose learning requirements can be met within the mainstream classroom without significant additional intervention. Enrollment into the Primary School includes assessment of language, literacy and maths skills for those with EAL needs, and placement decisions follow assessment. Secondary entry involves English and maths evaluations and a structured interview.

Pastoral wellbeing emphasises a truly holistic education, with emotional health, physical health, healthy living, community living, and preparation for the future as core aspects. The program builds life skills outside the curriculum to help students thrive now and in the future, including dealing with friendships, emotional wellbeing and change, and developing emotional resilience to face life's challenges.

Safeguarding the welfare of students is everyone's responsibility at all times. All staff have a duty to safeguard students and provide a safe environment, ensuring every student feels safe, happy and able to flourish. Safeguarding is embedded in daily practice, and students can speak up with confidence knowing they will be listened to and supported. A designated safeguarding lead and a team of deputies oversee policies and processes to respond to concerns in a child-centred way.