Repton School Dubai

Repton School Dubai supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a wellbeing framework that embeds the PERMA model (Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment) across its student development approach. Personalised wellbeing plans are developed using data from the PASS (Pupil Attitudes to School and Self) survey to monitor attitudes and tailor support for individual pupils. Pupils have access to a Wellbeing Centre and a school counsellor who provide confidential guidance and referrals as needed. The school also runs a Reptonic Student Wellbeing Programme that integrates wellbeing with character development, resilience and growth mindset. Independent coverage and KHDA-related reporting recognise the strength of wellbeing provisions within the Repton Family of Schools in Dubai.

KHDA's 2023-2024 DSIB reports rate Repton Dubai Nad Al Sheba's Inclusion provision as Very Good, indicating robust inclusive practices. Specific categories of Special Educational Needs (SEN) supported, and whether the school operates as a specialist SEN institution, are not publicly disclosed. The available public materials do not list dedicated SEN staff or a standalone SEN unit beyond general inclusion provisions. In practice, inclusion is described as part of the mainstream curriculum rather than a separate specialist service.

The school does not publicly disclose information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision in its materials. No explicit EAL programme, staff, or initiatives are detailed in the publicly available summaries cited here. The Inclusion metric suggests broad support for diverse learners, but specific EAL arrangements are not listed in the sources consulted.

Mental wellbeing is a central focus at Repton Dubai, with a wellbeing framework that includes the PERMA model and personalised wellbeing planning. The PASS data informs wellbeing planning, and the Wellbeing Centre plus school counsellors provide ongoing support for students' mental health and emotional needs. The Reptonic Student Wellbeing Programme supports growth mindset, resilience and values such as grit and perseverance as part of wellbeing education. A mental health policy for staff, introduced to help identify early signs of distress, has been reported in the past. KHDA-related reporting indicates strong wellbeing provisions within the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE.

Safeguarding and child protection are embedded within Repton Dubai's welfare framework; in 2018, Repton publicly discussed implementing a mental health policy for staff to identify early signs of anxiety and depression among students, part of its safeguarding and student welfare approach. The KHDA inspection framework includes wellbeing and safety considerations as part of the overall provision, with inclusion and safeguarding reflected in the school's rating. The Repton Family of Schools' sustained KHDA Outstanding target and related reporting further corroborate ongoing safeguarding emphasis across campuses.