Special Educational Needs (SEN)

At Samakee, we place great importance on identifying special educational needs (SEN) early so that we can help children as quickly as possible. Once it has been decided that your child has SEN, staff working with your child take into account the Samakee SEN Policy. The policy describes how we help children with special educational needs at Samakee through a step-by-step or graduated approach.

Our graduated approach recognises that children and young people learn in different ways and can have different kinds or levels of SEN. So increasingly, step-by-step, specialist expertise is brought in to help our school with the difficulties that a child may have.

If your child does not seem to be making enough progress or needs a lot more extra help, the school may contact parents so that an assessment can be carried out for your child by a Developmental Paediatrician at Merak Clinic. This is only required for a very small number of children and is only necessary if the school cannot provide all the help that your child needs. It is usually only required for children who have the most significant and long-term special educational needs which need a very detailed assessment.

The approach may include:
an individually-designed learning programme
extra help from a learning support assistant who may be assigned to your child. This occurs if it is decided by the multidisciplinary team that your child is unable to access the curriculum independently. The decision is reached and agreed on by all people working with the child.
being taught individually or in a small group for regular short periods
drawing up a personal plan in liaison with Merak and or our Inclusion Leader, including setting targets for improvement, regular review of progress before setting new targets.
Merak HomeSchool meetings with parents, carers, Merak therapists and teachers who work with your child.

Little Learners

Welcome to the Little Learners Playgroup

A beautiful journey of exploring, discovering, and growing — together, in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We warmly welcome you and your child to join, children under the age of two, for engaging and stimulating activities.

We recommend that one adult attends with your toddler to maintain consistency throughout the term.

Planning to join us this term?

If you intend to participate in Little Learners this term, please complete this form to indicate the days you plan to attend.

Complete the sign-up form

Pay per session

฿1,000 per Little Learner session

Pay for the term (Best value)

฿850 per class, paid in advance

We are thrilled to have you and your child join our community.

This is the start of a beautiful journey where you and your child will explore, discover, and grow in a nurturing and supportive environment. We have designed our programme to foster a love of learning through engaging, educational, fun and sometimes messy activities!

Every child is unique and deserves the opportunity to develop at their own pace, with encouragement and guidance from you and our EYFS staff. Please explore together and enjoy!

A Morning with Little Learners

Sessions run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:30–10:30, starting in our Early Years Unit and ending in the Music Room. Here's how a typical morning unfolds:

8:30 Exploring the Playroom

Mid-morning : Preparing a Morning Snack

Occasional: Visits to the Farm

10:00 Music Room

🧦A quick note on clothing: please dress your child in comfortable clothes that can get dirty, and pack a spare set in case things get messy or wet. Mess is a very good sign — it usually means real learning happened!

Payment Information

Payment is due at our Finance Office, in the school lobby, at the end of each Little Learner session.

Pay per session

Settle payment at the Finance Office after each class.

Pay monthly or termly

Prefer to pay in advance? Our finance team can arrange this for you.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the payment process, please don't hesitate to contact our finance team — they're happy to help.

Consistency is Key

To provide the best experience for your little learner, we strongly advise that the same adult accompanies your child to each session.

Consistency helps your child feel secure and allows them to build trust and familiarity with the programme and the people involved. We understand that schedules can be demanding, but a consistent presence will make a real difference to your child's comfort and engagement.

Learning, Together

As parents, you play a vital role in your child's learning experience. We value your input and look forward to partnering with you to ensure an enjoyable and enriching time together.

We encourage you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and get involved in the programme. Together, we can create a positive and inspiring environment for your child to thrive.

We look forward to getting to know you and your little one.