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Care & development
"Students personal development is good. They are looked after well and live and learn in a pleasant, caring environment" - Independent Schools Inspectorate 2010
"The college takes its responsibilities towards the welfare of its students very seriously, understanding that young people living abroad need to be given significant support." - OfSTED 2010
We want to make sure that you will remember your time at CATS Cambridge 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.
Important documentation
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
Read our latest Pre-Arrival Information to reassure you before you arrive.
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.
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.
Additional Learning Support
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 (2010-11)
Student ICT Policy
Student contract
Trips & visits
Besert Xaferri
Albania
Besert studied A Levels at CATS Cambridge and is now studying at the London School of Economics
"The teachers at CATS are really supportive, they will stay late and help if you need them to without questioning, they offer free tuition. I could always meet them in the canteen and talk to them at any time, and they always go above and beyond the call of duty."
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Antonio Notarnicola
Director of Student Care and Innovation
Tell us about yourself?;
"I am an avid traveller and have lived and worked in China, Japan, Nigeria and Bahrain. My other passion is activity sports and I love snowboarding and surfing and pretty much any outdoor activity there is."
What is your job?
"I am interested in what makes our students happy and catering to the widest range of needs from induction to the student council ensuring their voices are heard."
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