Leading and Managing Inclusion in the UAE –Part 1
- Created By Louise Dawson
- Last Updated May 30th, 2023
* Times are UAE 4:00pm to 5:00pm via ZOOM
Programme Details:
A dedicated Special Educational Needs and Inclusion course, tailored to school staff who are working with students with additional needs. This includes Students of Determination, Gifted and Talented and those with English as an Additional Language in the United Arab Emirates. Inclusion is a whole school provision. This course looks at how to include all staff in the student experience, how to navigate the systems and ensure that children receive holistic quality provision to achieve their potential.
Session 1: What is Inclusion?
History of inclusion worldwide and within the UAE, Identification, graduated support, professional and school support, social model -v- medical model, myth busters and Questions & Answers.
Session 2: Staff Roles in School
This session will look at the responsibilities of all school staff. From Security to SENCo, Leaders to Maintenance Staff, Admissions to Teachers to ensure that everyone plays their part in the inclusion of all within the school community. Questions & Answers.
Session 3: Parent Role in Supporting School & Students
Enabling parents to advocate for their child safely is a key component of student success. Maintaining positive relationships and supporting the child’s journey from home. Questions and Answers.
Session 4: Categorisation of Students
Who is a Student of Determination, what are the four categories of Special Need and who is grouped where? How do we classify Gifted and Talented or English Language Learners? Who can have an Arabic exemption and how do you apply?
Programme Context:
The Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework (2017) and subsequent documentation places inclusion highly on the agenda in all schools. It states that schools should:
- Develop a vision for inclusion
- Communicate an inclusive ethos
- Provide clear policy, process and procedure
- Provide a Standard School Service
- Have clear systems of school-based support
This course is part of a series of three covering the different elements of creating and providing an inclusive community within your school in the UAE.
- Course 1: Leading and Managing Inclusion in the UAE – Part 1
- Course 2: Leading and Managing Inclusion in the UAE – Part 2
- Course 3: Inclusion – Preparing for A DSIB Inspection