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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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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St. Andrews Samakee : Where everyone Belongs

We cultivate a climate where student and staff member feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique voice.

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St. Andrews Samakee : A Global Family

Our community is a vibrant tapestry woven from over 25 nationalities.

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St. Andrews Samakee : Ensuring Equity

Equity means leveling the playing field so all learners can reach their full potential.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what the school does. It acknowledges that each child is unique and, as such, celebrates and fully involves them in all aspects of school life.

- ISQM Accreditation Report, May 2023

Equality Statement

At St Andrews International  School Samakee, we are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all students, staff, parents, and carers receiving services from the school, irrespective of race, gender, disability, faith or religion or socio-economic background.

We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and are able to participate fully in school life. 

We will tackle discrimination by the positive promotion of equality, challenging bullying and stereotypes and creating an environment which champions respect for all. At Samakee, we believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach, and visit here.

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