Newton International Academy Barwa City

Social and emotional learning (SEL) at Newton International Academy Barwa City is delivered through a whole‑school pastoral care approach. A designated Pastoral Support Team, including Heads of Year (HOY), the SENCO, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and school counsellors, coordinates emotional wellbeing across year groups. Students have access to one‑to‑one and group counselling, safe spaces and breakout areas, and mentoring and peer‑support to support social‑emotional development. Mindfulness and wellbeing programs are integrated into the curriculum, and a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework provides a structured approach to behaviour and resilience. Staff receive ongoing professional development related to SEND and mental health, and there is regular communication with parents about pupil wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) at NIA Barwa City is described through a formal SEND Information Report. The school uses a three‑tier Wave model: Wave One inclusive classroom teaching with LSAs, Wave Two targeted interventions, and Wave Three Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with SMART targets, monitored on a three‑week cycle. Key personnel include the SENCO, Principal/Deputy Head, class teachers, LSAs and TAs, plus external specialists. SEND identification relies on parental input, medical certification, teacher observations, standardised tests such as SNAP and CAT4, and progress reviews. Provision includes differentiated curricula, flexible teaching methods, scaffolded learning, modified assessments, inclusive classrooms, small‑group interventions, and specialist services such as speech and language therapy (externally as needed), counselling and external referrals; secondary provision does not accommodate students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Progress is tracked through a traffic‑light system and termly reviews, with ongoing parental involvement in decision‑making.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision. The Barwa City campus describes a British curriculum complemented by a strong Arabic syllabus, indicating language integration but no explicit EAL programmes or staffing details. Therefore, EAL provision is not publicly disclosed in their materials.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through the SEND Information Report's emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing. The school has a designated Pastoral Support Team (including HOY, SENCO, LSAs and counsellors) to monitor students' emotional health. Students can access one‑to‑one and group counselling for anxiety, low self‑esteem, or emotional distress. Mindfulness and wellbeing programs, safe spaces, mentoring, and peer support are integrated to promote resilience and emotional regulation. Pastoral care staff are trained in mental health first aid and related techniques, with ongoing professional development to support SEL for SEND students.

Safeguarding and child protection are addressed through the Health, Safety & Well‑being Policy (HSW), which sets out safeguarding duties and procedures. Crisis, Risk and Critical Incident Management Policy provides safeguarding‑related response procedures for incidents and emergencies. Inclusion and Access to Learning Policy supports safeguarding by ensuring safe access and inclusive learning for diverse needs. The policies also include the Student Support Services Policy and the NIA Barwa Complaints Policy to provide structured channels for reporting safeguarding concerns and accessing support.