Awareness articles

Short reads from our content calendar — evidence-informed.

• UAE Inclusion Policy for Schools

  Federal Law No. 29, KHDA framework, and what schools must provide.

  2026-03-15

• What Is a Learning Support Assistant?

  Roles, boundaries, and how LSAs fit in UAE inclusive classrooms.

  2026-01-15

• IEP Basics for UAE Families

  Individual Education Plans — what to ask for and how to advocate.

  2026-02-01

• Free CPD That Strengthens Your Profile

  Alison and Louise Dawson courses — a CPD badge once you are Himam Verified.

  2026-03-01

• Himam Verified+ Premium Credentials

  RBT and BCaBA — what premium verification means on Himam.

  2026-04-01

• Hire a Shadow Teacher in Dubai

  What families should confirm before a shadow teacher or LSA joins a Dubai classroom.

  2026-09-30

• LSA Requirements in the UAE

  What schools and families actually check — there is no single national LSA licence.

  2026-09-30

• Learning Support Assistant in Abu Dhabi

  How Abu Dhabi families find a verified LSA, and what ADEK expects of private schools.

  2026-09-30

• How UAE Schools Vet Learning Support Assistants

  A practical check for inclusion leads and SENCOs before an LSA starts in class.

  2026-09-30