70 Excellence in Schools
Education UAE Visits Ash Mount School. L to R: Tom Nelson, Head of Secondary, Amit Kothari, Executive Director, Interstar Advisory Services, Abigail Fishbourne, Principal, and Anwesha Sengupt
A t Ash Mount School, we believe but with relationships. From the very first conversation with a family, our focus is on partnership, built on trust, openness, and a shared desire for children to thrive. “As parents and educators, we are usually striving for the same thing,” says Abi Fishbourne, Founding Principal. strong family engagement does not begin with policies or programmes, “We want children to feel happy, confident, and supported, and to grow into the very best version of themselves. When that shared purpose is clear, everything else follows.”
Listening carefully from the outset matters. When families feel heard and their perspectives are genuinely valued, trust develops naturally. That trust becomes the foundation for open communication, shared decision-making, and consistent support for children across both home and school. Working in Partnership From the First Meeting Family engagement at Ash Mount begins long before a child steps into a classroom. Early conversations help us understand each child as an individual, their interests, strengths, needs, and family context. These insights shape how we support learning, wellbeing, and inclusion from day one. “Families know their children better than anyone,” explains Aamna Thomas, Founding Head of Primary. “When we listen properly from the first meeting, it
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