Trinity Catholic High School

The school names its Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and provides direct contact details.

“Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is Mrs C Lowther who can be contacted by email: [[email protected]](https://www.tchs.org.uk/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#40232c2f373428253200342328336e2f32276e352b) or telephone 0208 504 8946”

The school provides support for students with SEND throughout their education and transition into further education or employment.

“On this page you will find information on the support we provide for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We hope you will find this information useful and that it will give you further insight into how we support students with SEND throughout their learning journey at Trinity and into further education or employment.”

Mr S Reed is the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding single point of contact.

“Mr S Reed the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC)”

Form Tutors are the first point of contact and remain with their tutor groups throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.

“The pastoral system is centred on the Form Tutor as a first point of contact. Form Tutors are the key people in the school life of their tutees; they remain with their tutor group throughout Key Stages 3 and 4 thus enabling the forging of valuable relationships between the form tutor and tutee and home.”

Students receive careers education and work experience to support informed future choices.

“Students are equipped to make informed decisions about their future through meaningful careers education and high-quality work experience. These experiences help them connect their learning to the wider world and shape pathways that reflect their strengths and aspirations.”

Students have enrichment and co-curricular experiences alongside opportunities to serve the wider community.

“Beyond the classroom, students enjoy a rich variety of experiences, from enrichment activities and co-curricular programmes to meaningful opportunities to serve and contribute to the wider community.”

The sixth form describes itself as an inclusive Catholic community welcoming students of any faith or no faith.

“In line with our Catholic values, Trinity Sixth Form is an inclusive community that welcomes students of all faiths and of none.”

The provision emphasizes academic excellence, rigorous learning, independence and high expectations.

“Academic excellence sits at the heart of our offer. Students are challenged to think critically, work with independence and develop the deep subject knowledge required for advanced study. Expert teaching, thoughtful curriculum design and high expectations ensure that learning is rigorous, inspiring and rooted in clear progression.”

The senior leadership team includes an Assistant Headteacher who is Director of Sixth Form.

“| Assistant Headteacher, Director of Sixth Form | Mr D Baker |”

The sixth form has a named director, curriculum lead, year leaders and administrators.

“| Director of Sixth Form | Mr D Baker | | KS5 Curriculum Teaching & Learning Lead | Ms B Duffy | | Y13 Year Leader | Ms A Sultana | | Y12 Year Leader | Mr I Milne | | Lead Sixth Form Administrator | Ms S Hughes | | Sixth Form Administrator | Ms S Rickard |”

Applications are submitted online through Applicaa.

“Applications are made online via Applicaa , [accessible here](https://tchswoodford.applicaa.com/year12)”

All A-level entrants require at least grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language and must satisfy subject-specific criteria.

“- All A Level students must have minimum GCSE Maths grade 4 and GCSE English Language Grade 4. - Students must meet the subject specific criteria for the A level or alternative subjects that they select.”

The school prepares students for university, apprenticeships or employment.

“Whether their next step is university, an apprenticeship or entering the world of work, our aim is simple: to help every student grow in confidence, succeed in their chosen path and leave Trinity equipped with the knowledge, skills and values they need to flourish in life.”

The school's SEND aims include successful transitions into employment, further or higher education, or training.

“makes successful transition into adulthood, whether into employment, further or higher education or training”