KINGS’ SCHOOL AL BARSHA
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An Inclusive Community

What does ‘inclusion’ actually mean?

We believe that all children have the right to access quality educational provision. Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba caters for students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, along with those who have English as an additional language, and those who might be more or exceptionally able. Every single child is different and has a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. We always play to the children’s strengths whilst supporting them with things that they might find challenging. Within one classroom or year group, there are many different children, all of whom require different support and challenge from the class teacher. "Inclusion" does not simply mean the placement of students with special educational needs in mainstream classes, rather, it is the way in which a school community supports and addresses the individual needs of each child, whatever these may be.

What is differentiation?

One of the most important principles of inclusive education is that no two learners are alike. Therefore, we place great emphasis on creating opportunities for students to learn and be assessed in a variety of different ways. We consider a wide range of learning styles, ability levels, and interests when planning and delivering lessons. Teachers understand that what works well for one child might not work for another. This understanding enhances the way in which we provide support and challenge for students with special educational needs whilst also diversifying the educational experience of all students.

A welcoming environment for all

Dubai is a very cosmopolitan city where many cultures live harmoniously alongside each other. This is definitely reflected in our school community where it is clear that children from all around the world learn wonderfully together. In a place where many of us don’t have our extended family, being an inclusive school is so important because it ensures that all students truly feel that they are part of the school community.

Where does the Achievement Centre fit in?

Pupils are referred to the Achievement Centre when their teachers feel that they need some additional support. This could be for many reasons:

  • They have moved to Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba from a different curriculum and have some gaps in their understanding within the British curriculum
  • English is not their first language so they might need some language support
  • They have a special educational need or disability
  • They are more or exceptionally able

We offer inclusive provision with additional support, intervention, differentiation and personalisation, where appropriate. This might be through support within the classroom, in a small group, or in a 1:1 situation.

Inclusion is something that we are very passionate about. All of our children need to feel that they belong and their happiness and progress in learning is vital to our value system; this is why being an inclusive community is at the heart of what we do.

Amanda Jayne Harriet Buckley Primary Leader of Learning Support, Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba

 

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