At Springdales School Dubai, inclusion is at the heart of our ethos. Our Inclusion Department, known as SAWA - meaning “together” in Arabic, reflects our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Guided by the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework and CBSE guidelines, SAWA ensures that Students of Determination, English language learners, and Able, Gifted and Talented students receive equitable access to high-quality education in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Services of the SAWA Inclusion Department

SAWA provides holistic support across academic, social, emotional, and life skills domains through:

Academic Support: Pull-out, push-in and group interventions, personalised learning, and curriculum modifications.

Social & Emotional Development: Social skills training, behaviour management, and strategies to build resilience and self-regulation.

Life Skills & Independence: Training in activities of daily living (ADLs), vocational pathways, and workplace readiness.

Therapeutic Support: Access to a state-of-the-art Sensory Room, in-house speech therapy (in collaboration with outside agency), and psychological support.

Parent Training & Workshops: Equipping families with tools to strengthen home-school partnerships and support their child’s development.

Alternative Subjects: In line with CBSE’s CWSN provisions, students of determination may opt for alternative subjects better suited to their strengths, interests, and future aspirations from grade 9 onwards.

Examination Support: Fair and appropriate access to both internal and CBSE examinations through provisions such as extra time, simplified instructions, assistive technology, scribes, readers, subject exemptions, and alternative assessments.

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)

We value our diverse community and ensure that language is never a barrier to learning or participation. The EAL programme provides differentiated teaching, targeted interventions, and peer support to help students gain confidence, communicate effectively, and access the full curriculum while engaging in the academic and social life of the school.

ABLE, GIFTED AND TALENTED (AGT)

Our AGT Programme identifies and nurtures exceptional talents in academics, creativity, leadership, and innovation. Students benefit from enrichment opportunities such as inter-school competitions, Olympiads, debates, leadership roles, and higher-order learning challenges, empowering them to excel while developing as well-rounded individuals.

At Springdales, inclusion extends beyond the classroom. SAWA embodies our vision of learning together, ensuring that all students actively participate in assemblies, events, co-curricular activities, and leadership opportunities. This reflects our deep commitment that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.