Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm

The school's vision is to be the best stepping stone for future world citizens and to promote an inclusive climate. It supports students who need academic or social assistance and provides accommodations and differentiation to access the international curriculum. Life Skills classes and Social, Emotional Learning help students understand and manage emotions, set positive goals, empathize with others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make respectful and responsible decisions. The Jigsaw curriculum is used in Primary and Middle School to ensure a consistent approach to social and emotional learning. The Student Support Department coordinates with parents, teachers, the Student Counsellor, special pedagogues, school leadership, and external specialists to tailor interventions and goals for each student.

The school provides accommodation and differentiation to access the curriculum for students in need. Support is provided in Primary and Middle School. A Student Support Department guides students toward goals set by the curriculum programs in place. Interventions vary based on each student's needs and the level of support required, and accommodations are flexible. Student support teachers work with parents, teachers, students, the Student Counsellor, special pedagogues, the school leadership team, and external specialists as needed.

The EAL Philosophy states that the EAL department provides social and academic English skills to empower students to participate in the mainstream classroom and integrate with the community. The EAL Programme uses a combination of pull-out and push-in instruction. Pull-out sessions occur in a smaller classroom to target specific language goals, provide a safe space to practice speaking, and receive individualized instruction. Push-in instruction supports students within the homeroom context and is planned with the classroom teacher. EAL teachers monitor progress in consultation with the class teacher, and students graduate from the EAL programme once they reach a competent standard for their grade; ongoing support remains available if required. In Primary School, EAL supports Grades 1-5 to increase proficiency across English language skills; in Middle School, EAL supports Grades 6-9 to develop content literacy in English; parental involvement is encouraged to extend language opportunities outside school, including maintaining proficiency in the mother tongue.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Life Skills classes and Social, Emotional Learning. These programs help students understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make respectful and responsible decisions. The School's Student Support Department coordinates wellbeing initiatives and collaborates with parents, teachers, and external specialists as needed. EAL and academic support contribute to students' social and emotional adjustment. Support is provided in the most appropriate setting with clear long-term wellbeing goals.

The policy applies to all Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm employees, management, contractors, students, parents, guardians, and volunteers. Designated safeguarding leads include the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DSM), with the Principal oversight; contact details are provided for the DSL and DSM. Staff must report concerns or suspicions of abuse within 24 hours; serious concerns are escalated to the DSL, DSM, Principal, and appropriate authorities as required. The policy outlines safeguarding responsibilities, reporting procedures, and confidentiality provisions, including the 3 R's: Recognize, Respond, and Report. Recruitment screening includes local and national police checks for applicants; staff and volunteers are required to undergo safeguarding checks. Safeguards include Staff, Learner, and Community Codes of Conduct, and procedures for safeguarding in school activities.