Bateen World Academy

Bateen World Academy maintains a structured pastoral care framework that supports social and emotional learning (SEL) across the school. The leadership includes a Director of Student Affairs who leads comprehensive pastoral care and facilitates the development of students' character within the IB Learner Profile, and who also serves as the school's Child Protection Coordinator. A dedicated pastoral team and inclusion provision underpin student support across the school. The About section notes that student wellbeing is a core part of the care provided and that there is a full-time school nurse on site to support health-related wellbeing during the day. This emphasis on wellbeing is reflected in practices that foster a safe, supportive school environment.

Bateen World Academy's Inclusion Policy explicitly covers SoD (Students of Determination), Gifted and Talented (G&T), and English as an Additional Language (EAL). The policy identifies a leadership structure including a Head of Inclusion, a Head of G&T, and a Head of EAL to oversee inclusion provision. Standard inclusive provision is described as a tiered model of support (Tier 1–3) with Documentation Learning Plans (DLPs) such as Learning Plans (IEP), Enrichment Plans (ALP), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), stored in CPOMS. Identification and referral for SoD, G&T, and EAL are part of the policy, employing assessments and consultations with staff, parents, and pupils. Exiting EAL support is defined, including criteria and ongoing monitoring after cessation.

EAL is included as a core element in the Inclusion Policy, ensuring provision for multilingual learners who need language support. There is a Head of EAL who leads EAL provision as part of the inclusion leadership team. EAL identification uses the WIDA Model, CAT4, and other assessments to determine needs. WIDA Can Do Portraits are created for each EAL student to inform teaching strategies. Exiting EAL support follows defined criteria, with ongoing monitoring after cessation.

The safeguarding framework includes a focus on mental health and wellbeing through designated roles such as Counsellors/Mental Health Leads. Students have access to counselling and mental health support as part of safeguarding and welfare services. The school provides a full-time school nurse to support wellbeing and health needs during the day. Pastoral care is led by the Director of Student Affairs, who coordinates holistic wellbeing and character development. CPOMS safeguarding data support risk-informed decisions and ongoing monitoring of wellbeing.

The Safeguarding and Student Protection Policy states safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to maltreatment. Roles include a Designated Safeguarding Lead/Child Protection Coordinator and Deputy Safeguarding Leads who lead safeguarding activities. Staff training, safe recruitment, whistleblowing procedures, and the use of the CPOMS safeguarding platform to manage case records are mandated. Counsellors/Mental Health Leads are identified as part of safeguarding to provide additional support. Safeguarding governance includes collaboration with external agencies and annual policy reviews, with the policy publicly communicated and understood by the school community.