United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Uptown International School implements a formal wellbeing program to support social and emotional learning (SEL), with actions for staff and students, survey results used to refine wellbeing plans, and a focus on students' emotional and social growth, supported by two guidance counsellors.
The DSIB 2023-2024 inspection notes the provision for learners of determination is outstanding, with an inclusion team, diagnostic assessments and expert referrals, personalised learning through Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and small-group tuition, inclusive admissions, 163 students of determination, and two guidance counsellors.
English language learners are addressed within the inclusion framework, with diagnostic assessments and referrals to support EAL needs as part of the school's inclusion and language-support provisions.
Wellbeing is a clear priority, with an overall wellbeing rating of Very Good and explicit actions for student welfare and emotional and social development, with survey feedback informing wellbeing plans and leadership keeping parents well-informed.
Safeguarding procedures are described as highly effective, with staff training for student care and welfare and an inclusion team supported by two guidance counsellors to safeguard students.