Alegra School

The SENCO Department provides holistic support beyond academics, monitoring each student's growth from Infants through the Diploma Programme in close collaboration with teachers, form tutors and families. The school runs the Thinking Club for high‑ability students in Juniors and PAI to develop talents in mathematics, creativity, science and history and literature, with a service orientation to others. Observations identify students' emotional signals and, through a coordinated process of observation, detection, diagnosis, adaptation, monitoring and accompaniment, the school supports emotional development. There is an explicit focus on teaching emotional regulation, including related resources and posts about emotional regulation. The on‑site team includes a Principal SEN Coordinator, SENCo for Prep, SENCo for PAI, SENCo PD, SEN Teachers and a Speech Therapist.

The SENCO Department provides support for holistic development beyond academics, monitoring each student's needs from Infants through the Diploma Programme in close collaboration with teachers, form tutors and families. The school runs the Thinking Club for high‑ability students in Juniors and PAI to develop talents in mathematics, creativity, science and history and literature, with service to others. Adaptation is designed so that each student learns at their own pace, with resources and methodologies tailored to individual needs within the British and IB systems. The Neuromotor Program in Early Years develops essential psychomotor skills and includes an on‑site Neuromotor classroom to aid early detection of difficulties. The SEN Team includes a Principal SEN Coordinator, SENCo for Prep, SENCo for PAI, SENCo PD, SEN Teachers and a Speech Therapist, and there is emphasis on emotional regulation as part of the support offered.

Spanish Roots, English Teaching, International Thinking describes Alegra's language approach, with English instruction at the core. Alegra Prep School is authorised by the British Council to deliver the English National Curriculum. The Prep School runs Infants and Juniors under the English National Curriculum, while Secondary and Baccalaureate follow the IB framework, sharing a common educational philosophy centered on student learning. The overall model blends English instruction with Spanish roots to foster bilingual, globally minded learning.

The SENCO department observes signals related to emotional well‑being and provides support to strengthen students' emotional development through a structured cycle of observation, detection, diagnosis, adaptation, monitoring and accompaniment. There is explicit emphasis on teaching emotional regulation, including related materials and posts. The program also features activities such as EmocionArte, a week dedicated to expressing and exploring emotions through art. When needed, Alegra coordinates with a Senior Mental Health Lead and, where available, a Mental Health Support Team to support pupils' mental health.

Alegra is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. The school has designated safeguarding leads (including a Designated Safeguarding Lead and deputies) and follows local safeguarding partnership guidance to identify and report concerns. The policy outlines prevention, reporting, and support procedures, including online safety, and referrals to social services or other agencies as appropriate. Staff induction, training, and clear lines of communication with families are required, and safeguarding records are maintained and updated. The policy is aligned with relevant education guidance and is reviewed annually.