United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Dubai College supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Rolling Positive Education Programme grounded in PERMA, a Character Development Programme, a DEI and Belonging Society, Wellbeing Action Groups, data-led weekly student check-ins via YouHQ, and access to The Wellbeing Hub for resources.
SEN provision is delivered by an Inclusion and SEND team, led by the Head of Student Services/SENCO (Cindy Penney); the school has three school-based counsellors, a medical clinic, and SEND staff including HLTA Kate McIlveen, Faryal Saeed, and Lorna Silverlock, with a strong commitment to inclusive education for Students of Determination.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision in its public materials.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Wellbeing Programme, including Mental Health Support delivered by pastoral teams and dedicated counsellors, plus data-led weekly wellbeing check-ins via YouHQ and access to the Wellbeing Hub.
Safeguarding is embedded in Dubai College's culture and policies, with a safeguarding team including a DSL, two DDSLs, Heads of Year, and a safeguarding governor; three school-based counsellors and a medical support team; annual safeguarding training and online safety training; and safeguarding integrated into the Rolling Positive Education Programme.