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Student wellbeing and social-emotional development are central to the curriculum. Mental health is taken seriously at the school, with a focus on developing positive thinking, confidence and resilience. Personal Development and PSHEE emphasise resilience, interdependence and independence, and the curriculum incorporates social, moral, spiritual and cultural development. Staff monitor student welfare across all aspects of school life to foster a supportive and inclusive community.
The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy. It commits to equal treatment for students with SEN and disabilities and uses Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) to tailor provision. Identification and support are guided by teacher referrals, assessments and parental input, with the option of external assessments where appropriate. The policy aligns with the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice, and notes particular considerations for needs arising from language background (e.g., dyslexia considerations in a Japanese-language context).
English is taught through English Communication (EC), delivered by British teachers in small groups across year groups; the program emphasises practical English beyond a traditional classroom approach. There are also English-language lessons taught by Japanese teachers for certain subjects, including four hours of English-focused instruction in junior to senior levels. Private language lessons are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian. The school provides opportunities to sit IELTS and Cambridge English exams, and hosts EIKEN examinations; short-term and term-long exchange opportunities enable immersion in the UK.
Mental health is addressed as part of the curriculum and is taken seriously alongside character development, with an emphasis on promoting positive thinking, confidence and resilience. The curriculum areas include Health Literacy and Personal Development, reinforcing healthy relationships and wellbeing. Staff are equipped to recognise signs of mental health concerns and to respond, including referral to external services when needed.
The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy with staff training and clear reporting procedures to a Designated Safeguarding Lead. The policy references Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and covers issues such as child-on-child abuse, missing education, domestic abuse, self-harm and online safety. The safeguarding framework includes multi-agency collaboration and procedures for involving external agencies as required to protect students.
Rikkyo School in England is a co-educational, full-time boarding school for ages 10–18 with Elementary, Middle and High divisions. It sits on a historic campus in West Sussex and is affiliated with Japan; recognised by the Japanese Ministry of Education as an overseas private educational facility equivalent to domestic schools. The blended curriculum comprises: (1) Academic/core curriculum aligned to the Japanese MEXT requirements; (2) a Support curriculum including PSHEE, SMSC, RSE, British Values, Cultural Capital and extensive activities; (3) Outside-the-classroom learning through engagement with social, cultural, spiritual, academic and sporting organisations. Core subjects include Japanese, geography, history, mathematics, sciences, health and physical education, Visual Art, Music, English, ICT and home economics. English reading is developed through a three-year program with assessments across Knowledge & Skills, Critical Thinking & Communication, and Learning Attitude & Independence. Upper Secondary offers university guidance, including visits to UCL and a UK entrance program developed with UCL and the University of Surrey. Facilities include dormitories, dining hall, theatre, library, science laboratories, music facilities, gym, 400m track and playing fields.
