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.
Admissions
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We’re currently more than happy to discuss potential admission directly with 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 also advised to talk with the SENDCo at their child’s current place of education.
The SENDCo (along with the parent/carer) can then request for the Local Authority to consult with us regarding the placement process.
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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!
June 2025​
Reel Fun Day at Coombewood!
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We had a fantastic time on our recent school fishing trip to Coombewood Fishery!
The students learned new skills, enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, and even reeled in many impressive catches.
It was a great day outdoors, filled with teamwork, patience, and plenty of smiles.
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Check out the highlights in our video – we’re so proud of how everyone got stuck in and really made the most of the experience.
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June 2025​
Latest Newsletter
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Catch up on the news and activities from Term 5 by clicking on the newsletter (right).
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Previous newsletters can be accessed here
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June 2025​
Come and Join our Team!
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We are looking to recruit a full-time teaching assistant to add to our expanding team!
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Further details can be found on our 'work with us' page.
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May 2025​
Enrichment Madness!
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Friday afternoons = enrichment madness (the best kind)!
A sensory session turned foam frenzy — shaving foam everywhere!
Students dived in, staff joined the fun, and we’re pretty sure the playground will be foamy until next week!
Who knew learning could be this gloriously messy?!
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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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