United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Bright Riders Dubai supports social and emotional learning through a strong wellbeing program, with KHDA's 2023 wellbeing evaluation noting a robust emphasis on both individual and collective wellbeing and that staff, including the school counsellor, provide personalised care, guidance, and support while gathering feedback from students, parents, and governance to adapt approaches.
The Inclusion Policy identifies SEND, Gifted and Talented (G&T), and English as an Additional Language (EAL) as groups requiring targeted support, emphasizes partnership with families, and notes compliance with UAE Federal Law 29 and the Dubai Inclusion Policy (2017); it does not indicate the school operates as a dedicated specialist SEN institution.
EAL is recognized within the Inclusion Policy as a group needing support, but specific EAL programmes, staffing, or initiatives are not publicly disclosed.
Mental wellbeing is embedded in the school's culture through a wellbeing-focused approach and staff support, with KHDA noting the involvement of the school counsellor and personalised care for students and staff.
Safeguarding and child protection are addressed in the Inclusion Policy, which commits to an environment free from discrimination, abuse, neglect and exploitation and aligns with KHDA safeguarding expectations.