Al Shohub Private School

Al Shohub Private School provides social and emotional learning (SEL) through a dedicated pastoral framework. A full-time School Counsellor and a full-time Social Worker offer individual and family counselling, run workshops, and provide information sessions for students and parents. The Inclusion Department supports students of determination and inclusive practice, with staff including an SEN Teacher and an Inclusion Assistant. The staff roster includes a School Counselor and an SEN Teacher, reinforcing formal SEL and SEN support within the school. The school also has two full-time School Nurses who support student wellbeing in health-related aspects as part of the wellbeing ecosystem.

The Inclusion Department supports students of determination and promotes inclusive education for learners with diverse needs. Al Shohub is described as an inclusive school and will admit students with learning or physical needs when resources permit. The Inclusion Department is staffed by an SEN Teacher and an Inclusion Assistant, with additional roles such as a School Counselor supporting welfare. The staff roster includes roles like May Hilot as SEN Teacher and Elrine Marx as the Whole School Gifted and Talented Lead, indicating provision for SEN and for high-ability learners. Public information indicates an inclusive framework but does not publicly disclose a detailed list of specific SEN categories the school can support.

The school does not publicly disclose information about a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program on its public pages. The Apply Online form includes fields for Additional Languages and English Language Proficiency (spoken and written), which shows data collection related to language but does not confirm a formal EAL program. There are no explicit mentions of EAL staff or EAL-specific classes in publicly accessible pages. EAL considerations appear to be integrated within the general inclusion framework rather than as a separate program. Public information about a dedicated EAL provision is not available beyond these observations.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a full-time School Counsellor and a full-time Social Worker who provide counselling and run workshops for students and parents. The Inclusion Department supports students with learning or physical needs, fostering an inclusive environment that underpins wellbeing. Two full-time School Nurses support students with medical and health-related concerns as part of the wellbeing framework. The staff roster includes a School Counselor and a SEN Teacher who contribute to emotional and social support within academic settings. The Social Worker also offers information sessions and workshops to families to promote wellbeing.

Safeguarding at Al Shohub is addressed through comprehensive measures including police background checks for all employees, ongoing safeguarding training (including Safeguarding Young People Level 1), and adherence to safeguarding policies. The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead and two Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads who have Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Officer training. The premises are secured by a professional security team, with a main entrance barrier and password-protected access in Foundation Stage areas; visitors sign in and are escorted by staff. These measures reflect a collaborative approach to safeguarding, ensuring a safe and caring school community.