Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Ms A Foxwell is identified as the SENCO.

“Ms A Foxwell SENCO”

GCSE access arrangements often continue into KS5, subject to reassessment of eligibility.

“Access Arrangements awarded at GCSE often remain in place for KS5. Students are re-assessed, to confirm their on-going eligibility.”

The school states a commitment to safeguarding children and protecting them from harm.

“Keeping our children safe is of paramount importance here at Cardinal Newman Catholic School. Everyone has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.”

Ms K Forbes is the school's named Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Ms K Forbes is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) k.forbes@cncs.co.uk”

Extracurricular participation is intended to develop leadership and teamwork while helping students cultivate their talents and ambitions.

“Students take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities which aid the development of leadership skills and promote learning how to be part of a team. These activities provide opportunities for students to develop their God-given gifts and talents, to excel in the present and aim high for the future.”

All members are invited to participate in extracurricular activities, fundraising and social-action campaigns.

“Everyone is warmly invited to participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the school, in our fundraising, and our campaigns for social action.”

The school says keeping children safe is of paramount importance and that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

“Keeping our children safe is of paramount importance here at Cardinal Newman Catholic School. Everyone has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.”

The mission statement is “God is love” and the core values are Caritas, Excellence and Togetherness.

“At all times we serve as a witness to the Catholic faith through our mission statement “God is love” and core values of Caritas, Excellence and Togetherness, based on the teachings of our patron, St John Henry Newman.”

The school states that it has the largest school sixth form in the country.

“Cardinal Newman Catholic School is the fifth largest secondary school, with the largest school sixth form, in the country.”

The sixth-form college block has a dedicated RE classroom opposite the Chaplaincy Space.

“There is now a dedicated RE classroom in the sixth form college block, opposite the Chaplaincy Space.”

The school participates in Brighton & Hove’s centrally coordinated in-year admissions scheme, requiring a Common Application Form and a Supplementary Information Form.

“Cardinal Newman Catholic School is part of Brighton & Hove’s centrally coordinated In-Year Scheme. If you want to apply for an In-Year admission to Cardinal Newman Catholic School, you need to complete the two forms below.”

Applicants refused a place may appeal to an independent appeal panel; in-year appeals must be heard within 30 school days of being lodged.

“If you are refused a place at any school you applied for, you have the right to make an appeal to an independent appeal panel. Where an application is refused, the school will set out the reason for refusal. For applications for In Year Admissions, appeals must be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. If parents wish to appeal, they must set out the grounds for appeal in writing.”

Students receive guidance for progression into further education, training, employment or higher education.

“We offer guidance to support our young people when moving on from year 11, 12 or 13 to further education, training and/or employment. If students choose to progress to Higher Education, career guidance and advice on progression is provided in various ways; via form tutors, subject teachers, careers advisors and liaison with colleges and universities.”

The school's Business, Enterprise and Careers Hub supports students continuously from Year 7 through Year 13.

“With this in mind, we have introduced our Business, Enterprise and Careers Hub to support our students from Year 7, right through to Year 13.”