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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.

Newsletters & Events

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St. Andrews Samakee : Stay Connected

Your weekly window into the vibrant life of St Andrews Samakee!

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St. Andrews Samakee : Celebrating Success

Don't miss out on important dates and student achievements.

Each Friday, we share highlights from across the school, celebrating student learning, achievements, and community events.

This page is designed to keep you connected and informed about what is happening in classrooms, on the playground, and beyond. From exciting projects and performances to important updates and upcoming events, our newsletter is a window into the vibrant life of our school community.

We hope you enjoy catching up on the week’s news and celebrating the wonderful things our students are accomplishing together.


Newsletter 5 June 2026

Dear Samakee Community,

What an absolutely incredible week it's been at St Andrews Samakee International School! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to our amazing teachers who have worked tirelessly to create some truly memorable experiences for our children.

We began with our Move on Morning – a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to look ahead and think about the exciting possibilities that await them next term. It's always inspiring to see our children engage with their futures in such a positive way.

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Newsletter 29 May 2026

Dear Samakee Community,

Another very busy week in the life of Samakee this week. 

The energy at school this week was unmatched as we hosted day trips and two big events: our incredible Upper School Science Fair, where students showcased brilliant curiosity, and our stunning Art Exhibition. The quality of work from Early Years to Year 9 was inspiring. The exhibition also featured a fantastic art auction, and we are immensely grateful to the students and staff who donated beautiful artifacts to make it such a success.

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Newsletter 15 May 2026

Dear Samakee Community,

Welcome to Our BSO Inspectors!

We are delighted to welcome our two British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspectors, who will be spending three days at the school next week.

The inspectors are here to provide an independent evaluation of our school and identify our strengths and areas for development. Their feedback will help us continue to improve and provide the best possible education for our students.

We look forward to showcasing all the wonderful work happening at Samakee!

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