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Promotes mental wellbeing and social-emotional development through the PSHE curriculum, resilience-focused assemblies, and anti-bullying education. A pastoral team provides emotional support with form tutors and Heads of Key Stage delivering regular wellbeing check-ins and interventions. Pupils have access to counselling or external referrals where appropriate, and wellbeing and inclusion plans monitor progress. The school recognises that wellbeing underpins learning and encourages open discussion of mental health to reduce stigma. Inclusion and SEND wellbeing support ensures pupils with SEND or additional needs receive emotional and social support, with collaboration with external specialists when needed. The school provides safe spaces and trusted adults for pupils to approach with concerns.
Learning Support (LS) covers Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), English as an Added Language (EAL), and Spanish as an Additional Language (SAL). Pupils on the Learning Support Register are identified through assessment and monitored with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and targeted interventions; ALN usually has in-class support in Primary and cross-subject monitoring in Secondary. If progress remains limited, external specialists may be engaged, and a student may be upgraded to SEND. Interventions for EAL include immersion in Primary, group classroom support, and 1:1 sessions in Secondary, with the option to reduce the curriculum to develop English skills. SAL interventions involve collaboration with the Spanish department; parents are kept informed and LS staff work with teachers to support the student's needs.
EAL is recognised as part of Learning Support. EAL needs are catered for individually, with immersion-led support in Primary and 1:1 sessions in Secondary to develop reading, writing and grammar. A reduced curriculum option may be agreed to give time to focus on English development.
BSGC promotes mental wellbeing through the PSHE curriculum, assemblies focused on resilience and healthy living, anti-bullying education, and peer support opportunities. Safe spaces and trusted adults are available for pupils, and open discussion of mental health is encouraged to reduce stigma. Where appropriate, counselling or external referrals are provided, with emphasis on early intervention.
Safeguarding and Child Protection is a policy of highest priority, led by Designated Safeguarding Leads with trained safeguarding staff. Staff receive regular safeguarding and online safety training, and there are clear procedures for referrals, monitoring, and records (Appendices 6–10). The policy sets out responsibilities for all staff and Governors, and a robust system for reporting concerns and protecting pupils from abuse or neglect. It also covers online safety, safeguarding in the curriculum, and responses to allegations against staff or pupils, with international and local legal alignment. The policy addresses extremist content, AI-generated materials, and working with authorities and external agencies when required.
The British School of Gran Canaria (Tafira Campus) provides education for day students aged 3 to 18. The school follows the British Curriculum, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage and progressing to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. All core lessons are taught in English, while Spanish is also integrated as a subject. Physical facilities at the Tafira campus include dedicated primary and secondary patios, multi-sports pitches, an indoor sports hall, an art room, and specific study booths for older students. A central feature of the school is its Student Voice initiative, an active program where secondary students design and lead projects to improve campus life and assist local charities. Additionally, the school provides an Enrichment Programme containing over 30 extracurricular activities, ranging from Artificial Intelligence and Model United Nations to a structured Dance Academy and progressive residential trips that build student independence outside regular classroom hours.
