ASCS Nad Al Sheba recognizes the importance of our students’ wellbeing and that it is their personal and social development that underpins their ability to engage in their studies, and we recognize that if our students feel safe and happy that they will continue to thrive. Student Service Support Team and the pastoral care they offer underpins every aspect of school life. In particular, our Guidance Counselor curriculum along with our extra-curricular and leadership opportunities ensures that each student, at each stage of school life, has the confidence to contribute and succeed.
The Student Service Team at ASCS Nad Al Sheba comprises of our onsite doctor and nurse, our social worker, our guidance counselor, pastoral supervisor, homeroom teachers, teaching assistants and learning support assistants with every member of our school community working together to share and develop the whole child and take responsibility for the students in our care.
At ASCS Nad Al Sheba, our team of dedicated staff work to provide individual attention to our students and actively encourage our students to reflect, challenge themselves, take risks, to live by our school values and strive to be the best person they can. The guidance counselor personal, social, emotional curriculum coupled with our positive behavior management system with merit points, work alongside our moral education curriculum to instill in our students a healthy respect, understanding and appreciation of knowing themselves, their society, taking responsibility for their actions and their community.
Safeguarding all members of our school community is of the utmost importance, and parents, students and teachers are encouraged to speak to our Student Service Support team about any matters of concern no matter how small they might seem, regarding the health or welfare of our students. We will be able to direct you the relevant individual or department to advise and/or support you.
If you have any concerns regarding the safety of a child or you think a child is at risk please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
All relevant policies related to child protection and safeguarding can be found here:
Child Protection Safeguarding Policy