SCHOOL POLICY MANUAL-2024-2025

INCLUSION POLICY PURPOSE:

We strive to be inclusive and suppor�ve of children with varied learning abili�es to iden�fy the barriers and take measures to reduce the impact on their social, emo�onal and academic growth. This policy is created to help us in this endeavour and it is developed in line with the UAE Federal Law 29 1 including Ar�cle 7 2 , Ar�cle 12 3 and Ar�cle 15 4 . SCOPE: According to ar�cle 12 the school provides mainstream educa�on to children diagnosed with any disorder/ medical condi�on that classifies them as having special educa�onal needs. Students are provided with equal opportuni�es to develop their physical and intellectual abili�es. Parents are provided with group - support sessions in accordance with Ar�cle 7. RESPONSIBILITIES Al Diyafah High School embraces the following principles: • Providing high quality educa�on to all the children who atend the school. The school has high expecta�ons of effort and success from all children. • We believe that our children, including those iden�fied as having “learning support needs” have a common en�tlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum, based on The Na�onal Curriculum for England being made accessible to them, and to be fully included in all aspects of school life. • ADHS is committed to inclusion. We aim to foster a sense of community and belonging and to offer new opportunities to learners who may have experienced previous difficulties. We ensure that all children will contribute to a learning community, which will enable them to develop their full potential and achieve the highest possible standards in their work. • We will respond to learners in ways which take account of their varied life experiences and needs. • We believe that educa�onal inclusion is about equal opportuni�es for all learners, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, impairment, atainment, and background. We are commited in ensuring our school is a learning community based on accep�ng everyone with considera�on, tolerance, courtesy and respect, as well as promo�ng honesty, fairness and openness with all dealings within school. • We pay aten�on to the provision for and the achievement of different groups of learners: • Learners with addi�onal needs • Those who are iden�fied with a set of ‘gi�s and or talents’ • Where appropriate, the views of the child should be sought and considered; • Parents have a vital role to play in suppor�ng their child’s educa�on and working closely with teachers and staff. ASEN1-2024

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