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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.
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Our Director, David Carden, explains more...
Admissions
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
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News!
October 2025
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Our Year 7s had a woodland adventure at forest school!
They turned old cans into funky spider plant pots, made wriggly conker caterpillars, and even spotted the BIGGEST mushroom.
Best of all, they created the most wonderful woodland fairies — take a look at their magic creations in the photos!
September 2025
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Our Year 11s are smashing it!
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As part of their DofE Silver Award physical section, students have been hitting the gym at Inclusive Fitness – working on everything from lifting heavier weights to boosting stamina.
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Our students earned a well-deserved 'Win of the Week' from Inclusive Fitness for making such a strong return after 7 weeks off!
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Well done Year 11! Keep it up!
September 2025
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Keeping Your Children Safe as they Return to School
**Parents/Carers - please read**
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The Violence Reduction Unit; Kent Police has shared this leaflet for parents.
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We requested that you take a moment to read through the leaflet by clicking on the image.
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This leaflet can also be found on our Info for Parents/Carers Page
September 2025
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Welcome Back - A brilliant start to the term!!
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First full week back to school and our students have been straight into adventure learning!
They’ve mastered fire-lighting with flint and steel, boiled water in the Kelly kettle for hot chocolate, explored pigment printing, tried their hand at whittling, and even set up the hammock.
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All of this with a strong focus on safe tool use and fire safety.
Our 2024-25 Yearbook
Newingate School
48 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3DT
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Tel: 01227 501309
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