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We, at TBS, believe that a sense of belonging is fostered when all members of our diverse community are respected and valued for the uniqueness each individual brings with them. Our Belonging Policy seals our intention with action and radiates the spirit of our Guiding Statement. It fuels the foundation of all our actions as we are committed to building a culture of inclusion and a strong foundation for global citizenship. We conceptualise belonging as the apex of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), three core anchors that weave the fabric of our school life.
Diversity: Recognising and valuing the uniqueness and the differences of each individual across a range of characteristics, strengths, experiences, and perspectives both within and beyond the school.
Equity: Conscious and deliberate efforts to provide resources, opportunities and experiences to all individuals to help them thrive and succeed.
Inclusion: A culture that ensures all stakeholders have access to a safe environment where they feel valued, respected and part of a vibrant and diverse community where they have a voice.
The school received the NASEN Award in 2020 for International Provision of the Year. This recognition was earned due to the AEN team’s outstanding work with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including the launch of Learning Solutions Centre.
The school supports students with mild to moderate additional educational needs who can access the curriculum with differentiated support. We embrace inclusive education, ensuring that students with additional educational needs spend most of their time in the classroom alongside their peers in the mainstream classrooms.
Students receive multi-tiered, individualised and/or small-group support, which may involve pull-out sessions, in-class guidance or a combination of both. Skill based support through targeted strategies is offered mostly within the mainstream classrooms. AEN teachers collaborate with mainstream teachers to develop strategies, skills and resources to support students effectively.
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), support primarily takes the form of early intervention led by mainstream teachers, personalised to a child’s developmental needs (social, emotional, speech, communication, motor and sensory).
The school prioritises early intervention in fine motor skills and sensory integration through the Learning Solutions Centre, an extension of the AEN department, which provides Speech & Language support, Occupational Therapy, and Psycho-Educational assessments.
For students with complex needs, one-to-one assistance is provided by an Additional Needs Consultant (ANC), The support is provided only if it is identified that the student would then be able to access learning (socially, emotionally, developmentally and cognitively) and benefit meaningfully from the curriculum on offer. Unlike other AEN provision, the cost of an Additional Needs Consultant (ANC) for 1:1 assistance is covered by the parents.
Students requiring additional services, such as EAL (English as an Additional Language), G&T (Gifted & Talented) or counselling are referred to relevant support departments for holistic support.
Our admissions policy requires parents to disclose any additional educational needs support received or being provided at the time of application. If undisclosed needs are discovered later, the school reserves the right to decline admission or to guide the family to find a more appropriate educational placement.