United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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PPS Dubai embeds social and emotional learning within an inclusive ethos that prioritises student well-being and progress, with every staff member responsible for removing barriers to learning; the Rahhal Program supports each student in finding their own path, including remote or worldwide study options, and there is a Gifted and Talented program to challenge high‑ability students.
The Inclusion page describes an ongoing commitment to full inclusion and removing barriers to learning for all students, and the school offers a Gifted and Talented program as well as English Language Learner support with interventions to access the California Common Core curriculum; however, the site does not publish a detailed list of specific SEN categories or identify itself as a specialist SEN institution.
English is the language of instruction and English Language Learner (ELL) support is provided with provisions to access the California Common Core curriculum and targeted interventions as needed.
The safeguarding framework emphasises student welfare and a safe environment, with a Safeguarding Team including a Designated Safeguarding Officer, a structured reporting process for concerns, and a curriculum component promoting a healthy lifestyle and safety awareness to support both mental and physical wellbeing.
Safeguarding measures include a formal reporting structure and designated contacts, secure record‑keeping, defined safeguarding responsibilities, 24/7 security monitoring, logged entrances/exits for visitors, and a mobile phone policy with phased confiscation, plus clear escalation processes to external agencies when needed.