Rainbow International School Uganda

Rainbow International School Uganda places the welfare of every child at the heart of its approach. There is a school counselor who supports students' emotional health and wellbeing together with staff. The school emphasises a values-driven, inclusive environment with small class sizes that help ensure each child's happiness and security. It fosters respectful relationships and personal development across peers, teachers and families. Specialist English as a Second Language (ESL) and learning support contribute to social and emotional development by ensuring students feel understood and supported. The overall focus is a holistic education that develops the whole child.

Rainbow has a Learning Support department serving primary and secondary students. In primary, over fifty students receive learning support interventions in in-class and small-group sessions focusing on literacy, numeracy, memory and processing, fine motor skills, life skills and literacy & numeracy support. The department provides in-house occupational therapy and speech and language sessions delivered by internationally qualified clinicians. In secondary, over forty students receive support at various levels, primarily in class with a member of the learning support team; there is differentiation of lessons and small-group lessons including life skills training such as gardening, cooking and self-care. Parents are engaged in progress discussions; assessments are used to tailor support and monitor progress.

Rainbow provides English as a Second Language (ESL) support delivered by specialists. The school notes ESL as part of its support alongside learning support to help learners with language needs. An inclusive approach ensures learners with language differences receive targeted assistance to access the curriculum. The ESL and learning support teams work together to support language development across year groups.

Rainbow has a school counselor who supports students' emotional health and wellbeing. The Core Statement notes that the children's welfare is at the heart of Rainbow. The school aims to develop well-being through a holistic, values-driven approach. Small class sizes and caring staff contribute to a secure, supportive environment. Rainbow emphasises relationships among students, staff and families to support mental wellbeing.

Rainbow has a safeguarding and child protection policy. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in school is the Secondary Head Teacher, with Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) including the Primary Deputy Head Teacher and other named staff. All staff and volunteers must report safeguarding concerns to the DSL and follow the procedures for referrals to relevant agencies. The policy covers training, record-keeping, confidentiality and compliance with national safeguarding guidance, and is reviewed every three years. Curriculum areas such as SMSC and PSHE address personal safety and safeguarding discussions.