United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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SEL at Arbor School is anchored by a schoolwide Positive Education Curriculum embedded across the school, two on‑site counsellors who work with the pastoral leaders, Thrive teachers delivering social communication and friendship groups, and wellbeing ambassadors who monitor provision.
The Arbor School states a commitment to SEND and inclusive education, supports students with diverse needs through a dedicated staff team and access to external therapeutic services (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy, family counselling), and is not described as a specialist SEN institution.
The Arbor School does not publicly disclose information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision on its publicly accessible pages.
Mental wellbeing is supported through two on‑site counsellors, a dedicated pastoral team, the Positive Education Curriculum embedded across the school, Thrive programmes for social groups, wellbeing ambassadors, and partnerships with external specialists such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and family counsellors.
Safeguarding is a priority with all staff following safeguarding policies, a designated safeguarding lead (Ms Frances Powell), adherence to UAE Cabinet directive no. 3/3 of 2022, and inclusion of online safety.