Principles and Aims
At The British Council School, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. Our Additional Needs Policy is guided by the following principles and aims:
- Inclusion: We believe in the principle of inclusive education, where every student is valued, respected, involved and included in opportunities to succeed.
- Equity: We are committed to promoting equity of opportunity for all students, ensuring access to high-quality education along with the support and resources they need.
- Individualised Support: We recognise and celebrate the unique strengths and needs of each student, providing personalised support to help them achieve their potential.
- Person-Centredness: We place our young people at the centre of the planning and decision making that affects them. Where possible they are meaningfully involved as active partners and where not they are held in mind and advocated for by those who know them well.
- Collaboration: We foster strong partnerships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and external professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting students with Additional Needs.
- Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to continuously reviewing and improving our Additional Needs provision to meet the evolving needs of our students. We ensure compliance with relevant legislation as well as guidance:
UK Legislation and Guidance including but not limited to:
- The Equality Act 2010
- The Education Act 2011
- The Children and Families Act 2014
- The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years (2015)
Spanish Legislation and Guidance including but not limited to:
- LOMLOE 2021 (Organic Law Amending the Organic Law of Education)
The British Council School is committed to promoting inclusion and equitable opportunities for all students. We strive to create a welcoming, supportive, person-centred environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student feels valued and respected.
Targets and Outcomes
The British Council School´s targets and outcomes for Additional Needs provision include:
- Supporting Academic Progress: Ensuring that students with Additional Needs make progress when measured against their own baseline and achieve their academic potential. Supporting the social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of students with Additional Needs enabling them to flourish within education and beyond. This includes using English confidently and competently and that pupils whose first language is not English reach their full potential.
- Promoting Independence: Equipping students with the skills and resources they need to become independent learners and active participants within wider society. Empowering students with Additional Needs to advocate for their own needs and participate actively in decision-making processes relating to them.
- Fostering Collaboration: Engaging with parents/guardians as part of a person-centred approach where the young person remains at the heart of decision making around their education and wellbeing. Collaborating with key stakeholders (e.g., young people, parents/guardians, school staff, external professionals, external agencies) to support their learning and wellbeing through open communication. Guaranteeing accurate and up-to-date information sharing to aid transparent and safe support.
Reviewed May 2024
School families and staff can read the full policy on the School Community Site.