The Phoenix Private School

The Phoenix Private School Doha supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic, inclusive approach that places social and emotional development at the heart of learning. The Support Programme states a goal to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive culture and to support the academic, social, and emotional development of every learner. Staff receive regular training to identify concerns early and respond with appropriate intervention. Wellbeing and Belonging emphasises pastoral care, regular communication with families, and targeted support delivered by an Inclusion Co-ordinator and Learning Support Assistants. The overall approach focuses on building resilience, self‑confidence, and positive relationships, fostering a sense of belonging for all students.

The Phoenix Private School Doha provides inclusive support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of its Support Programme. Specialist staff, including an Inclusion Co-ordinator and Learning Support Assistants, deliver tailored support and monitor progress. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are used for students requiring tailored support, with early identification and a graduated response to additional needs. The programme also covers pupils who have English as a Second Language (EAL) and includes referral and collaboration with external specialists when needed. The information available does not indicate that the school operates as a specialist SEN institution; it describes inclusive provision within a mainstream setting.

The school explicitly supports pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) as part of its inclusive provision. EAL is listed among the groups the school aims to support, alongside SEND and other needs. The approach includes access arrangements and modified learning materials where appropriate to aid EAL learners. It uses a whole‑school model with collaboration between staff, families, and external specialists when needed. External input and referrals are part of the EAL support pathway when required.

Mental wellbeing is an explicit focus of the inclusion and wellbeing framework. The Wellbeing and Belonging section states that pupil wellbeing is central to learning, with robust pastoral support and ongoing staff training to identify concerns early and intervene. Pastoral care and counselling are available to support emotional development, alongside regular communication with families. The safeguarding policy reinforces the importance of promoting positive mental health and early intervention. The school emphasises resilience, self‑confidence, and positive relationships to support mental wellbeing.

The Phoenix Private School Doha has a safeguarding and child protection policy effective November 2025. The policy adopts a whole‑school approach with a Designated Student Protection Officer (DSPO) and trained staff who identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, including referrals to external agencies when needed. It sets out clear roles and responsibilities, reporting procedures, and secure record keeping, and includes online safety and digital safeguarding. It recognises safeguarding needs for SEND students and includes arrangements for appropriate safeguarding plans. The school also operates a separate Safeguarding Referral Policy detailing referral pathways to Sidra Child Advocacy Program (S‑CAP) and the AMAN Center.