SCHOOL POLICY MANUAL-2024-2025

GIFTED AND TALENTED POLICY Training & Resources:

In order to maintain and develop the quality of teaching and provision to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, the teachers and members of the SEND Department are given CPD training. A specific budget is allocated annually to invest on resources and CP D sessions for teachers and members of the SEND Department. The Special Needs Team: The team comprises of the Counsellor/SENDCO, 3special educators, learning support assistant . The team works closely with the key stage heads and teachers with guidance from the Principal and inclusion Champion. Details of Support Services Provided: In class support Few Students of determina�on are provided in class support by the learning support assistant, LSA for Students of Determina�on or student volunteers. The provision for in -class support and the number of periods of support will depend on the learning need of the student. (LSA for Students of Determina�on may be provided at the parent’s expense). Individual/ Group Interven�on Sessions Students in LEVEL 2 are given support in developing their basic skills in literacy, numeracy, listening & reading comprehension, wri�ng etc. The interven�on sessions are based on the IEP goals. Individual Educa�on Plan : Is a document that spells out what special educa�on the child will receive. It includes the baseline achievement of the child, the target for the specific period, the means to achieve it and a review of the process at the end of the period. The IEP is developed by the special educator/ counsellor based on the input from teachers, concerned staff, parents and the student. Accommoda�ons and Concessions for students with Special Educa�onal Needs (NEEDS BASED) Accommoda�ons allowed in class and during exams Concessions allowed in subjects taken Alterna�ve sea�ng Modified paper in English Emphasis on classroom and extra-curricular ac�vi�es Modified paper in Mathema�cs Read out ques�ons during exams Modified paper in Science May drop art lessons Modified paper in Arabic Special examina�on sea�ng in Library Exemp�on from French/Hindi/Arabic 25% extra �me (if paper not modified) Exemp�on from Social studies Special worksheets in class Year 10 students allowed to choose subjects as per the IGCSE requirements Par�al verbal assessment in languages & selected subjects IGCSE Access Arrangement More weightage for prac�cal work Individual Interven�on Sessions

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Al Diyafah High School-Reviewed policies- September 2024

AT&L23-2024