Care & development

We want to make sure that you will remember your time at CATS Canterbury for the rest of your life - and for all the right reasons!

Extensive support network

We have a comprehensive and experienced team of welfare and support staff, dedicated to ensuring the happiness, safety and security of all our students. This team includes:

• Trained counsellors
• Native language tutors
• College nurse
• Residential supervisors (one to every thirteen students)

Settling in

Starting out in a new College and a new City can be daunting. We are experienced at putting new students at their ease and helping them find their way around easily. The welcome process includes:

• good pre-arrival communication - with details about your accommodation, programme of study, start dates and timetable
• facilities for you to contact your parents when you arrive
• a welcome induction, campus tour and tutor introduction
• clear classroom directions throughout the College
• a good programme of extra-curricular activities to help you make friends quickly.

Getting to know you

We hope our welcome process ensures a smooth transition from home to college life, but our concern in your welfare doesn't stop after the first few days!

Throughout your time with us we keep in close contact with you to ensure we get to know you well. We will celebrate your successes and provide confidential support if you have any problems.

This is achieved through:

• daily Personal Tutor contact, to track your progress and deal with any issues that arise
• regular communication with parents and guardians
• experience in special learning needs such as dyslexia
• issues identified quickly through regular supervision and contact
• 24-hour emergency assistance.

For international students, we will also help with:

• airport transfers (if requested)
• banking and pocket money
• visa renewal
• police registration
• registering you with a Doctor
• advice on local religious and cultural organisations.

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Important documentation

Student handbook
For an informed start to the new term our student handbooks provide all the information you need on our College, the campus and our people.
Download student handbook

Student Pre-Arrival Information
Our Pre-Arrival Information contains everything you need to know prior to arriving at College and the start of term.
Download Student Pre-Arrival Information

Parental concerns
Whilst we hope a very rare occurrence, our Parental Concerns leaflet provides contact details and information on the College Complaints Policy and Procedures.
Download Parental Concerns Leaflet
 

CATS Canterbury Policies

The following policy documents provide key information on our commitment to and complete support for our students. Follow the links below for detailed information on each policy.

Our plans for increasing disabled access are available on request. Parents and carers are welcome to request particulars of educational and welfare provision for students with statements of SEN. We value the contributions made by all our students and staff and are committed to improving access wherever possible.

Admissions Policy
Anti-Bullying
Behaviour, Discipline and Exclusions
Boarding and Welfare
Curriculum
Drugs policy
First Aid policy
Information & Guidance
Health and Safety
Physical Restraint
PSHEE
Race equality
Safeguarding Policy
Student Handbook
Student ICT Policy
Student contract
Trips & visits

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