Repton School Al Barsha

SEL: Repton Al Barsha supports Social and Emotional Learning through its pastoral care framework, aiming to nurture happy, resilient and adaptable learners. The school applies the Cognita Be Well Charter and its six pillars to promote healthy choices, social engagement and wellbeing in daily life. Wellbeing is reinforced by a focus on regular physical activity and healthy eating, with the Sparkle Foundation partnership enabling pupils and families to engage in meaningful volunteering. Pastoral care is delivered by dedicated teachers who provide personalised support to help students navigate challenges and build resilience and self-esteem. Safeguarding measures ensure a safe, secure environment where students can thrive and learn to be positive, respectful and responsible.

SEN: KHDA inspection findings for 2023-2024 describe the provision for students of determination as very good, with detailed identification processes and tailored support to meet diverse needs. The inspection notes that the school identifies students of determination and uses assessment protocols to tailor support, with data showing that students make progress. The inclusion provisions are described as strong, with a clear vision for inclusion and high-quality teaching, learning and support within the mainstream curriculum. Repton Al Barsha operates as a mainstream UK-curriculum school (not described as a specialist SEN institution) and uses curriculum adaptation and targeted care to support learners. Overall, the school's wellbeing and inclusion provisions are central to its approach to SEN.

EAL: Language of instruction is English. The KHDA report notes that teachers identify students with limited English language skills (including Emirati students) and provide targeted interventions to support their progress within the curriculum. English attainment and progress are strong across phases, with Foundation Stage showing outstanding attainment and Primary/Secondary showing very good progress in English. While a discrete named EAL program is not detailed in the sources, the inspection references targeted intervention to support students with limited English and those entering with English as an additional language.

Mental wellbeing: KHDA inspection notes wellbeing provision is very good, with a strong culture of wellbeing supported by senior leaders and staff. The wellbeing team provides personal and emotional support, and the wellbeing curriculum is carefully planned and embedded across the school. Regular wellbeing data inform decisions, and self-review processes help identify improvements. The student wellbeing committee exists to engage students, and activities such as Marhaba evenings help welcome new students and families. External partners (e.g., Mediclinic, Insights Psychology, Lighthouse Arabia) augment resources, and workshops on sleep, nutrition and mental health are offered to students and parents.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is a central commitment, with universal safeguarding principles developed by the Cognita Safeguarding Specialist Team and aligned with international child-protection practice. Everyone has a responsibility to protect children, staff are educated to recognize abuse, and all adults working with pupils are vetted to ensure safety. The school has clear procedures for reporting concerns and aims to keep everyone informed about safeguarding and child protection; the safeguarding framework emphasizes managing risk and ensuring that staff are equipped to act in the best interests of children. The KHDA inspection notes robust safeguarding and safety provisions as part of the school's overall care for pupils.