King's College The British School of Murcia

PSHE programme covers emotional well-being, ethical topics, and life skills. The pastoral care system provides individualized guidance to help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Senior staff coordinate the PSHE programme and pastoral care across the school to ensure all aspects of student well-being are addressed. A strong partnership with parents supports each child's growth through regular newsletters, handbooks, calendars, and parent meetings. Student well-being initiatives include tailored programmes, assemblies, and individual counselling sessions delivered by our pastoral and wellbeing teams. The House System and peer mentoring foster leadership, collaboration, and resilience across year groups.

King's College Murcia provides a broad and balanced curriculum for all children. The Inclusion and Special Educational Needs policy identifies a range of SEND, including communication and interaction needs (e.g., autism spectrum conditions and speech and language difficulties), cognition and learning needs (dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia), social, emotional and mental health difficulties (e.g., ADHD, anxiety), sensory and physical needs, and high-ability learners. Identification uses CAT4, standardised assessments, teacher referrals, observations, and progress data, with the SENDCo coordinating provision. The school delivers inclusive teaching with differentiated and personalised instruction and, where needed, additional interventions and access arrangements to support individual pupils. The SENDCo works with staff, parents, and external agencies to plan, review, and monitor progress and ensure equal access to the curriculum. EAL is integrated within the SEND framework to support language development and full curriculum access.

The English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supports students whose first language is not English to participate fully in the curriculum. The EAL department provides specialist withdrawal and in-class support, staffed by specialist teachers, with an EAL classroom and dedicated resources. The programme uses Cambridge curriculum principles and The Bell Foundation framework to emphasise inclusive language development, with a balanced focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. All entrants undergo pre-assessment, and ongoing assessments monitor progress and inform personalised targets; parents receive three full reports each year. EAL aims to enable students to access the mainstream curriculum as quickly and effectively as possible, with phased integration and ongoing collaboration with families. Cambridge English exam preparation is available through the EAL team to certificate language proficiency where appropriate.

Emotional well-being is a central focus of the PSHE programme and pastoral care. A designated tutor leads welfare in the Secondary School, supported by daily tutor periods and dedicated PSHE sessions to address emotional needs. Senior staff coordinate PSHE and pastoral care to ensure a consistent, school-wide approach to mental well-being. Student Well-Being Initiatives include tailored programmes, assemblies, and access to counselling to support emotional health and resilience. The House System and peer mentoring foster supportive relationships and personal development, contributing to a climate where students feel safe, valued, and capable of seeking help. The school also emphasises family engagement to sustain well-being beyond the classroom.

The safety and wellbeing of pupils is the school's number one priority. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and we operate as a sharing organisation with clear reporting procedures. All concerns should be reported immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a Deputy DSL; the DSL coordinates safeguarding across the school and with external agencies. The school maintains inter‑agency working with local authorities, police, and health services to promote welfare and respond to concerns. Staff receive safeguarding training, and policies are updated annually; online safety is included as part of the curriculum. The policy applies to all pupils, including those in the early years and sixth form, and to education off-site, with clear processes for reporting and responding to concerns.