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Saudi Arabia, Dammam
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SEL at BISAK is primarily supported through its Pastoral Support service. Teachers refer pupils for confidential pastoral support provided by BISAK staff, with meetings kept confidential unless agreed with the pupil and parent. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is kept informed of pupils seen by pastoral care, ensuring welfare concerns are followed up. The pastoral program includes small-group sessions to help pupils explore and set goals about treating each other well, building trust and positive communication. The school also provides medical health resources through on-site nurses to support overall pupil wellbeing.
BISAK recognises that pupils with additional needs can face safeguarding challenges and provides special consideration for SEN/additional needs within its safeguarding framework. The safeguarding policy notes that some pupils have SEN or additional needs and should receive special consideration in equality, highlighting BISAK's awareness of SEN within safeguarding. The policy identifies designated safeguarding leads and staff responsibilities for safeguarding, but it does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or detailed, school-wide SEN services beyond safeguarding considerations.
The school does not publicly disclose a standalone EAL programme or dedicated EAL staff on the BISAK site. The safeguarding policy, however, notes that pupils who have English as an additional language should receive special consideration in safeguarding, indicating awareness of EAL within safeguarding contexts.
Mental wellbeing is supported via BISAK's Pastoral Support and on-site medical facilities. The school's pastoral care service provides confidential support for nominated pupils, with group sessions aimed at fostering respectful, positive communication. Nursing staff operate from a well-equipped medical room to maintain pupil health and safety, supplemented by first-aid trained personnel. These provisions work together to support pupils' overall wellbeing and respond to welfare concerns as needed.
Safeguarding and child protection are treated as a whole-school priority with aims to safeguard and promote welfare. All staff receive safeguarding guidance and annual training, and designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) are part of the Extended Leadership Team with deputies available to cover when needed. The DSLs are responsible for child protection and safeguarding, with safeguarding embedded in school ethos and Safer Recruitment procedures. The policy outlines clear roles for the ELT and Board to oversee safeguarding, and references reporting to appropriate authorities as required, including the UK Embassy and the Ministry of Education in KSA. The Saudi Child helpline 116 111 is available for safeguarding concerns, and online safety is addressed within the policy alongside procedures for reporting and record-keeping.
BISAK (British International School Al Khobar) was established in 1977 and moved to a new 20 million SAR state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2019 in the As Sadafah District of Al Khobar, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The school delivers the English National Curriculum with a three‑section structure: Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to 11), and Sixth Form (Year 12 to 13). BISAK is accredited by major British‑international bodies and serves a diverse, international community drawn from around 50 nationalities. The campus includes sports facilities such as a gymnasium and other resources, and the school runs a broad after‑school activities programme. The language of instruction is English; Arabic and Spanish are taught as part of the curriculum, with French offered at senior levels. Tuition is published with separate transport costs; the Capitation and registration fees apply.
