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Marymount International School London places happiness and wellbeing at the heart of learning, and social-emotional development is integral to its pastoral life. Advisor Groups ensure every student is known and cared for, with a dedicated faculty member guiding emotional and study skills and providing a safe space for discussion. Heads of Year construct an age-appropriate Advisor curriculum to support social and emotional learning and development, while all students receive a Wellbeing Booklet with tips, resources and contacts. A counsellor is on campus three days a week to provide confidential support, and staff may refer students as needed. The Senior Mental Health Lead coordinates mental health support in collaboration with the School Nurse, and staff are trained as Mental Health First Aiders to respond in emergencies.
The School offers a wide range of support for students for whom English is an additional language. The SEN definitions recognise learning difficulties and other disabilities, including conditions that may affect the ability to access the curriculum. For students with identified needs, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is prepared in consultation with parents and the student, and an Action Plan or Collaborative Action Plan may be used to address educational, behavioural or pastoral concerns. A provision map documents the supports available and informs teachers of the student's plan. If a student has an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHC plan), the School will collaborate with the local authority to deliver the provision, and additional services may be funded by the local authority where applicable. The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) staff liaise with teachers to differentiate instruction and monitor progress as part of the wider welfare and pastoral process.
English is the language of instruction; all students study either Language & Literature or Language Acquisition in the IB programme. Students with limited English receive initial language-support (ELD) to enable effective learning across subjects, with schedules designed to support this provision. All students (except those temporarily developing English) are required to study at least two languages, and those in English Language Acquisition or ELD may audit English A classes when appropriate. English Language Development is delivered in Grades 6-8 (three levels) and Grades 6-10 with defined hours; additional language support is provided as needed to reach proficiency. The school also offers Mother Tongue Instruction or support in languages such as Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish, with further language options pursued through DP arrangements if numbers permit.
The Health and Wellbeing Policy commits the school to promoting physical and mental health and provides a structured approach to mental health, including early intervention and involvement of staff, parents and the community. A registered nurse and a qualified counsellor deliver health and wellbeing services on site, and the school is in partnership with a local GP surgery. The Mental Health Lead, supported by the School Nurse, leads on mental health matters, identifies issues, facilitates referrals, and helps develop whole-school approaches to wellbeing; mental health first aid training is available for key staff. The school is a MOSA member to ensure high-quality care, and students are listened to with respect for privacy, dignity and involvement in decisions affecting their wellbeing. Health education is coordinated with PSHEE staff to keep wellbeing information current and relevant.
Safeguarding and the welfare of students are paramount. The school has a designated safeguarding lead (Ms Annah Langan), deputy safeguarding leads (Ms Paula Horton and Ms Annie Plumridge) and safeguarding governors (Ms Cristina Serrano and Ms Niamh Green). The school works with Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership (KRSCP) to promote safety. Should concerns arise, referrals can be made to Children's Services via the Single Point of Access, and there are emergency contacts including the police (999) and CEOP for online safety concerns. This framework ensures clear reporting channels and safeguarding governance.
Marymount International School London is an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18, on a seven-acre campus in Kingston upon Thames, about 12 miles from central London. It is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11–16) and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–19). The Diploma Programme uses six subject groups, three HL and three SL, plus TOK, the Extended Essay and CAS; the EE can be written in seven languages. The MYP provides eight subject groups, a Personal Project and a focus on concept-based learning, contexts and Service as Action. The curriculum develops language skills with mother-tongue support. Facilities include Performing Arts spaces; Art and Design Studios with a kiln, 3D printers, a laser cutter and MacBooks with Adobe Creative Suite. The campus features boarding houses with meals provided and learning-support. Marymount is connected to the RSHM network and an international community.
