Wellbeing & Support at the
International School of Madrid
Pastoral Care
An inclusive school which welcomes and values all of its students and their families, we aim to create a family /community atmosphere where children feel safe and secure and in which there is fluid communication between home and school.
The International School of Madrid offers much more than excellent academic achievement. We care about the whole child, not just his or her exam results and academic progress. We aim to create a nurturing and supportive setting in which students are happy and stimulated.
ISM prides itself in being available to parents. We are approachable, with an open door policy to the parents of children under our care, and make ourselves easily available to parents via email and phone. We provide parents with a wealth of information about their child’s education, and support our eldest students when making university and career choices.
There is close communication between tutors and the school’s managers, alongside our Learning Support Department, , in order to address all aspects of pupils’ social and emotional development. The Student Government in Primary and the Student Leadership Team and Student Council in Secondary also take pride in looking after and mentoring the younger pupils. In addition to this, the house system facilitates the integration and communication between older and younger pupils, who know who to go to get advice and help. Activities outside the classroom such as sports competitions and the annual Musical are additional ways in which students develop their abilities and also feel supported.
The ISM Houses
Fulfil their Potential
Help each student reach his or her full potential intellectually, academically and emotionally.
Core Values
Promoting our core values to the student throughout the time they are with us.
Create a sense of Belonging
Each house secures a sense of belonging to the house members, by providing opportunities for student participation and for student leadership roles.
Structure
By providing a structure conducive to enriching the lives of the house members, each student is supported with their social-emotional growth and supported with making responsible choices.
Our four houses are named after the saints of the British Isles
- St George
- St Andrew
- St Patrick
- St David
Learning Support
We are fortunate to have an active Learning Support and Special Educational Needs Department at ISM. The team includes our school psychologist, school counsellor, and speech therapist, alongside several external specialists, including an occupational therapist.
The Department has a series of fundamental objectives designed to improve the quality of education provided, create and consolidate social values, and help weld effective relationships within the school community.
- Advice: in response to requests from parents, staff or senior management.
- Guidance: support and guidance for teachers, pupils and parents.
- Assessment: the use of screening tests and other forms of assessment to evaluate the children’s progress and their emotional, intellectual and social development; to carry out specific tests in relation to learning and/or emotional difficulties.
- Support: to provide 1:1, small group, or whole class support, as appropriate.
Fundamental Objectives
Advice, Guidance, Assessment, Support.
