Every student at The Oxford School is entitled to full access to learning, whatever their ability, background, or starting point. Our Inclusion provision is built around early identification, a graduated approach to support, and strong partnership with families.
We support:
Through formal diagnosis or school-identified need, following the KHDA Categorisation System, with Individualised Education Plans, in-class accommodations, and access to Learning Support Assistants, Special Educators, and visiting therapists.
Supported through a tiered model (universal classroom instruction, small-group intervention, and intensive one-to-one support) that tracks progress from first entering English to full fluency.
Identified across academic, creative, leadership, sporting, and performing arts domains, with enrichment plans, advanced learning opportunities, and pathways to represent their community and country.
In line with our People First Communication Policy, we speak about what a child can do, not what they lack — because language shapes belonging.
The safety and wellbeing of every child is our absolute priority. The Oxford School operates a robust, proactive Child Protection and Safeguarding framework, fully aligned with UAE Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema’s Law) and KHDA requirements.
All staff are trained to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, and know exactly how and where to report a concern.
Any concern — however small — is taken seriously and never left uninvestigated.
We follow safer recruitment practices for every member of staff who works with children.
Confidential records are kept securely, shared only on a need-to-know basis.
We work closely with external agencies, including Dubai Police, the Community Development Authority, and specialist child psychiatry services, when additional support is needed.
If you ever have a concern about a child’s safety, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads or School Counsellors directly, or reach out to:
800-243
800-988
800-4-888
800 506 (daily, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight, Arabic & English)
GIFTED & TALENTED
Every learner deserves opportunities to explore, challenge and extend their potential — across academic, creative and leadership domains.
Advanced learning opportunities and intellectual challenge beyond the standard curriculum.
Opportunities developing innovation, artistic expression and organisational capabilities.
Experiences designed to stretch analytical, evaluative and creative thinking skills.
Innovation projects connecting classroom learning with real-world problem solving.
Personalised pathways that recognise and nurture each learner’s unique strengths.
Extension through partnerships, excursions and community engagement opportunities.
Inclusion thrives through strong partnerships with students, parents, teachers and external professionals.
ASDAN
The Oxford School proudly offers ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation
(Network) — a journey of practical, personalised learning that leads to recognised qualifications.
Every learner deserves opportunities to achieve success in ways that recognise their individual strengths and aspirations.
wellbeing support
Students, staff, and parents can access one-on-one counselling through our in-house team, and our Stronger Together initiative — part of the wider Thrive Together Framework — makes booking wellbeing appointments simple and confidential for families.
We also care for the wellbeing of our whole community: staff, Emirati colleagues, and parents all have access to dedicated support, workshops, and guidance.
The GROW team is here for our whole community — students, parents, and staff alike. If you have a question about inclusion support, wellbeing services, or a safeguarding concern, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing or your child's School Counsellor.
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