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The FS SEN Department works on the belief that early identification and intervention reduces the risk and intensity of children developing learning problems in future. Our objective is to support students with special needs such as
We also provide assistance to children who
Our team consists of 1 special Educator and 2 qualified teachers who work in collaboration with the Class Teachers, School Counsellor, Coordinators, Co-curricular Teachers, Clinic and Parents. We provide support within the class room as well as through special remedial sessions based on the need of each child.
We have a resource room in the FS section as well as having two workstations on either side of corridors where the teachers work with the children on a one to one basis or in dual sessions. We respect the privacy of parents as well as students hence information shared is kept confidential and only revealed on a need to know basis. We liaison with outside agencies and refer children for psycho educational evaluations, speech, Occupational therapies.
In keeping with Al Salam’s vision to provide a holistic and inclusive learning environment, the school has adapted an education set up where equal opportunities are given to learners in a least restrictive and non-segregatory environment. The department consists of the School counselors, SEN educators and the Learning Support staff who function in collaboration and consultation with academic coordinators, co-curricular coordinator and the clinic.
Objectives
Functions
To provide psychosocial support to learners with behavioural/ social/ emotional needs. This is done by working in close collaboration with the school counselor.