A caring community...

We provide a caring, friendly environment for all our students, balancing their desire for independence with their need for security and support. Our students' welfare is at the heart of everything we do.

A personal tutor for every student

Every student has a personal tutor who maintains regular contact to ensure their day-to-day needs are met.

For our international students, we work hard to make sure their first few weeks in the UK are welcoming and straightforward. Most of our students say that within a week they feel confident with the language and finding their way around.

For our UK students, who may be boarding away from home for the first time, we ensure the transition is smooth by providing a homely environment and keeping regular contact with each individual.

A smooth transition from home to College

In order that we may provide a smooth transition from home life to life at College we ensure:

• a focus on individual needs
• good programme of extra-curricular activities to encourage socialising
• regular communication with parents and guardians
• experience in special learning needs such as dyslexia
• problems recognised quickly through regular supervision and contact
• medical registration
• banking and pocket money
• police registration and visa renewal for international students
• confidential counselling and support
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• advice on local religious and cultural organisations.

Handbooks, policies and pre-arrival information
Student handbooks

For an informed start to the new term our student handbooks provide all the information you need about the College, the campus and our people. 
 
Student Pre-Arrival Information

Our Pre-Arrival Information contains all the information you need prior to arriving at the College and the start of term. 
 
Parental concerns

The college has detailed policies relating to bullying, child protection, health and safety, the promotion of good behaviour, and sanctions adopted in the event of pupils misbehaving and you may ask to read such policies and codes of conduct as contained in our Student Handbook.

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

Information regarding the number of complaints lodged can be found here.

Additional Educational Needs

The College accepts students with Additional Educational Needs subject to receiving professional evaluation in order to ensure that appropriate provision can be made for the student.

CATS Cambridge 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 from Anti-Bullying to Health and Safety.

Health and Safety
Curriculum
Boarding and Welfare
Behaviour, Discipline and Exclusions
Anti-Bullying
Additional Learning Support
Safeguarding Policy
Admissions Policy
Student ICT Policy