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Courses & Curricula

British Sign Language GCSE: On Track for 2025

There are plans for a new British  Sign Language (BSL) GCSE to be taught in schools from S…

School Performance

KHDA Releases School Inclusion Ratings

How inclusive is your child's school? KHDA has released ratings for inclusion in Dubai's p…

SEN

Neurodivergent Teen: “Stop Trying to Fix Us"

Eloquent, knowledgeable and straight-talking, 15-year-old Yara is a neurodivergent teenage…

Parenting

Late Speech Development, or Speech Delay?

It’s a fact: all children are unique and develop at their own pace in their own way.…

SEN

How to Find an ILSA for Your Child: A Guide

We frequently hear parents of children with additional needs expressing how challenging an…

SEN

5 Schools Going the Extra Mile for Inclusion

Finding a school in Dubai for a child with additional support needs can be a daunting task…

Primary

DHA Nursery Rules Trigger Worry over Inclusivity

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has published a set of standards for Nurseries and Early …

Schools Closing

'One of a Kind’ Riverston School Dubai Closes

Riverston School Dubai has officially closed. Almost unique in the UAE, it was initially e…

Special Needs

Schools Cannot Reject SEN Students, Charge More

From the 2020/1 academic year, Dubai's private schools must accept children with special n…

Special Needs

SEND Students Ready for Infinity Games

There’s a lot of talk about inclusion in schools and classrooms across the UAE, but …

Special Needs

New "Transitional" Offering for SEN Pupils

Opening in September 2018, there will be two specialist classrooms at the Jumeirah Baccala…

New Schools

Riverston Dubai Opening In September

Riverston School Dubai will focus on personalised education and specialist teaching in a s…

Special Needs

Manazel Mulls Autism School for UAE

UAE-based real estate developer Manazel has signed an agreement with US-based May Institut…

SEN

Special Needs Clinics, Support, Therapy Groups

One of the most difficult challenges faced by families who suspect or have confirmation th…

SEN

New Schools and expanded provision with Specialist SEND support

In addition to the announcement of a new   Inclusive Education Framework in Duba…

SEN

The WSA 2017 Special Needs Guide - 3 years on

When we started writing this update, we asked contacts in the SEN community whether they f…

SEN

SEND 2017: UAE Centres offering SEND support

The focus of this article is on organisations that are not main-stream schools, but rather…

SEN

SEND 2017 - Abu Dhabi Schools SEND Ratings

ADEK announced its new Policy framework in 2014, essentially aimed at creating an environm…

SEN

SEND 2017 - Dubai Schools SEND ratings

The KHDA's new SEND Policy means schools will be required to provide a minimum level of SE…

Special Needs

No Child to be Turned Away - New SEND Rules

The KHDA has announced sweeping new changes to SEND provision in its new policy framework …

SEN

Attention Deficit: What You Can Do?

Hands up who'd like a little (free) professional advice on improving their child's concent…

SEN

Recommended UAE Special Needs (SEN) Resources

Specific Special Educational Needs Support Groups ADD/ADHD The ADHD and ADD support Group …

SEN

Special Educational Needs in Dubai, Start Here

Welcome to the WhichSchoolAdvisor.com's ‘Definitive Guide' to special educational ne…

SEN

Dubai Special Needs Diagnosis and Assessment

Everyone wants the best possible educational outcome for their child. However, what do par…

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School Performance

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Society

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Parenting

Why Should I Join My School’s Parent Association?

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Best School

Inside Redwood Montessori Al Bateen

Conveniently situated in the commercial and residential area of Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, is R…

Exam Preparation

What Does It Cost To Take I/GCSEs and A Levels in the UAE?

If you have a child who is sitting their GCSEs or A Levels next year, have you considered …

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