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The school runs a Wellbeing Programme integrated into daily student life and employs a full-time Wellbeing Supervisor on site. Daily check-ins are a core part of pastoral care, with teachers conducting a dedicated circle time each morning. A Wellbeing Committee, made up of teachers and pupils, promotes the wellbeing of the whole school through projects such as the Box of Worries where pupils can share concerns. The environment is designed to be safe and trusting, with a focus on helping children become confident, fulfilled and resilient individuals. Social and emotional skills are developed alongside academic learning as part of the everyday school experience.
SIAL.school has a designated SENCO, the Deputy Headteacher, to oversee special educational needs. There is a SEND and learning disabilities policy in place. These arrangements reflect formal guidance for pupils with SEND as part of the school's policy framework. The school maintains structured processes to address SEND within its policy documents.
English-Italian as an additional language is recognised in the policy framework. For children needing extra support in either language, additional sessions are provided with specialist Italian/English as an additional language teachers and teaching assistants. The school also offers Italian language courses as part of its broader bilingual provision. Some specialist teachers deliver lessons in English to support language development and academic learning for all pupils. This bilingual approach supports language development in both English and Italian.
The Wellbeing Programme is integrated into student life and supported by a full-time Wellbeing Supervisor on site. Daily check-ins are an important part of pastoral care and are conducted each morning. A Wellbeing Committee of teachers and pupils promotes wellbeing across the school through targeted projects such as Box of Worries. The school aims to provide a safe, trusting environment where pupils feel supported to become confident, fulfilled and resilient individuals. Mental wellbeing is embedded as a core aspect of the school's everyday practice.
Safeguarding is a priority and all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors are expected to share this commitment to protecting pupils. All staff are trained in Child Protection and the school actively listens to pupils, parents and staff, taking concerns seriously. Children are encouraged to talk to any adult if they have concerns. The school provides access to its regulation on the Protection of Minors for reference and clarity.
SIAL.school is bilingual Italian–English primary school with a nursery, located at 154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London. It teaches all subjects in both languages from nursery through Year 6, with native Italian and English teachers delivering a bilingual curriculum that integrates Italian standards with the EYFS framework and the National Curriculum. The school is part of Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo and is recognised by both British and Italian governments. Classes are small—Reception up to 16 pupils and Nursery up to 20—with a 1:5 ratio in EYFS and 1:8 in KS1/KS2, plus extra language support and full-time Wellbeing Supervisor. The program covers Italian, English, Maths, Science, French, History, Geography, Religious Studies, ICT, Sport, Art, Music and Drama, with PSHE and Civics. Specialist music, art, drama and PE teachers, swimming from Year 1, and a forest school enrich learning. Outdoor spaces include a patio, terrace, nature area, mini-library and sand/water play.
