Welcome to Newingate School
Newingate School has been founded on the vision of providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people with Autism to learn, progress and achieve for a positive future.
Our school is deliberately small to help meet individual learning and developmental needs; to reduce anxiety; provide safety; and focus on positive relationships so that we can all progress together.
We emphasise and prioritise the development of our students social communication skills above all else, so as to support and nurture academic progress at a pace and level to suit each student
We offer a broad curriculum that reflects a traditional model of education with opportunities for personalisation and specialisms to be pursued where appropriate so that students gain what they need for a positive future into adulthood.
Referrals
We’re currently more than happy to take referrals directly from parents and carers who are looking to find the right setting for their child or young person.
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Parents and Carers are advised to talk first with the SENDCo at their child’s current place of education. The SENDCo (along with the parent/carer) can then refer to the Local Authority admission placement process where decisions for referral will be made.
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For admission, children and young people:
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Will be aged between 11 – 18 years (secondary age, or transitioning to secondary phase)
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Will be referred by their local authority (most likely Kent or Medway)
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Will have an education, health and care plan (or will be under assessment)
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Will have a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition
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May have social, emotional, mental health needs as well
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May have specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia
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Will benefit from the school’s therapeutic and relational approach to education and learning.
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If you’d like to know more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our Admissions team will be happy to discuss you and your child’s needs in more detail. Please contact office@newingateschool.co.uk
News!
November 2024​
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We are hiring!
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We are excited to be recruiting a Lead Tutor for a newly created position at our Specialist Autism Provision in Canterbury.
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Full details and job description can be found at kent-teach.com.
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October 2024​
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Pumpkin Picking!
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Today’s lesson was all about picking the perfect pumpkin!
We took our students to the pumpkin patch, and had a fantastic time choosing pumpkins, riding in wheelbarrows and climbing hay bales!​​
November 2024​
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Remembering Together
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Staff and students came together to honour the brave soldiers who sacrificed so much in the wars that have shaped our world.
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Last week, students dedicated their time to creating beautiful poppies and learning about the soldiers and animals who gave their lives for our freedom.
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On Monday, November the 11th at 11am, we gathered in the playground to lay our wreath and hold a 2-minute silence. Afterwards students enjoyed hot chocolate and biscuits while sharing things that they were thankful for.
October 2024​
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Restart a Heart Day!
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Staff and students came together to learn life-saving skills, including how to deliver CPR and use a defibrillator.
A huge thank you to the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex for providing us with informative video training.
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You too can learn how to save a life with CPR. To find out more visit www.aakss.org.uk/restart.
Together we can make a difference!
Our 2023-24 Yearbook
Newingate School
48 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3DT
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Tel: 01227 501309
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