The British School Kathmandu

The school has a pastoral care system focusing on the wellbeing of the whole student, including long-term academic, personal and social development. The mentor is the primary pastoral carer, supported by specialist teachers and the Pastoral Leadership Team. The PSHE curriculum provides opportunities to develop values and morals that help students thrive in an ever-changing world. The school promotes a growth mindset, encouraging students to recognise their strengths and areas for development, take risks and contribute kindly to the community. Attendance and punctuality are emphasised as important aspects of wellbeing and successful learning.

The school follows an inclusive model and welcomes applications from all. It offers a range of support based on the UK SEND framework, with a Learning Support department guiding provision. There are two levels of support: Class Action (up to 15 hours per week) with an IEP and access to Speech and Language Therapy, and School Action (more than 15 hours per week) with curriculum modifications and access arrangements for IGCSE. Progress is monitored by the Learning Support team, Heads of Key Stage, parents and teachers, and students may be added to the LD Register or Initial Concern Register as appropriate. English Language Learners receive targeted EAL support, assessed and tracked through NASSEA steps.

The majority of students at The British School Kathmandu are multilingual and come from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. New-to-English students spend the first two to six weeks in class to become familiar with routines, settings, teachers and peers. Students are assessed using the NASSEA steps across Listening and Understanding, Speaking, Reading and Writing to determine language progression. An EAL Pupil Profile is created and students enter one of three EAL programs as they progress through NASSEA steps. The aim of all EAL provision is full inclusion in the mainstream classroom while supporting social and emotional wellbeing.

Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual recognises their potential, can cope with normal life stresses, can work productively and contribute to their community. School-based counselling is part of a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing, offering on-going prevention and intervention strategies and one-to-one support for those who voluntarily seek it. The counselling service works with the pastoral team to provide guidance, crisis management and referrals, and supports transition programmes and parental education.

The school is committed to safeguarding and child protection. Staff and visitors comply with safeguarding procedures and policies, and all staff are vetted and receive training. Safeguarding is central to the school's role, including responding to concerns or disclosures, supporting students emotionally and practically, and maintaining a safe campus. The school draws guidance from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Keeping Children Safe in Education, NSPCC and the British Gurkhas Nepal, with a dedicated safeguarding governor and a designated safeguarding lead to oversee policies and practice.