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Si Ri Panya International School incorporates Social and Emotional Learning into the curriculum through PSHE lessons, class discussions, and collaborative projects. Students engage in activities that develop skills such as empathy, conflict resolution, and responsible decision-making. Group work, themed events, and community activities are used to strengthen communication and teamwork. The approach supports students in recognising and managing emotions, building positive relationships, and contributing constructively to their school community.
The school has a designated SEN Lead within the Secondary Team who works with teachers and families to support students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning challenges. This includes social, emotional, and mental health support tailored to individual needs. Si Ri Panya is not a specialist SEN institution but provides specific expertise through this SEN Lead.
Si Ri Panya offers structured EAL & literacy support. Students whose first language is not English are assessed and placed into either Level 1 (intensive small-group pull-out plus in-class support) or Level 2 (free in-class transition support). These levels are designed to build students’ English skills and independence.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a range of pastoral provisions. These include a daily Morning Calm Drop‑In (quiet space for meditation, coloring, singing), Quiet Zones during breaks (offering calm alternatives with board games and mindfulness), Nurture Group Interventions using art, cooking, and craft activities, and Pastoral Learning Walks by the Pastoral Lead to check in on students’ social and emotional state.
Safeguarding is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), supported by a Deputy DSL, and follows the Child Protection Act of Thailand (2003) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All staff receive annual safeguarding awareness training, with induction training for new staff. The policy outlines clear reporting procedures, confidentiality protocols, and coordination with Thai authorities or external agencies in cases of suspected abuse. A Board Member provides quality assurance and oversight of safeguarding practices
Si Ri Panya International School on Koh Phangan opened in 2012 and gained its official international school license in September 2019, offering British primary education and Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. Set in the serene Ban Tai area, the campus is easily accessible on the island yet surrounded by lush, green outdoor learning spaces. The school serves ages 3 to 18, with class sizes capped at 20 and around 155 students from over 20 nationalities. The school delivers the British National Curriculum in primary and Cambridge IGCSEs in secondary, taught in English, with Thai, Spanish, and French offered as subject languages. Facilities include science and design-technology labs, two libraries, and a covered basketball court. Notably, the school holds the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and runs Koh Phangan’s first Precious Plastic recycling project, integrating sustainability into student learning. Leadership comes from Director Nicola Bunchuay, and day-school transport is available. Si Ri Panya blends curricular focus with environmental initiative in a supportive island setting.
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