Student Support

At Cardinal Newman College, every student really does matter and parents and carers should be aware that the College will take any reasonable action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students. If you are worried about a student you can contact the Pastoral Support Managers at the College.

We recognise the damage that can be caused by bullying, in all its forms and have a zero tolerance policy towards any behaviour that causes anxiety or distress to others. We regard each person as worthy of the utmost respect.

Student Information Booklet

Learning Support

To enable all students coming to Cardinal Newman College to achieve their learning goals, the College has a dedicated and specialist Learning Support team. The team has wide experience in supporting students with specific learning needs and is able to continue with the support students may have received at their high school. They also support students with the management of any special health needs, or if students experience other difficulties at particular times.

They also liaise with the Examinations Office to ensure that there are individual arrangements in place for examination concessions. This can include assessment for additional time, provision of readers and scribes, and the use of word processors.

JCQ - Parent Guidance Information SheetFor further information, or to arrange an appointment to discuss study support, contact the Learning Support Manager on 01772 460181.

Your Achievement Tutor

When you start College you will have your own Achievement Tutor, who will be like your form teacher at school. Your Achievement Tutor will support you in all aspects of College life: from guidance in your studies, help with your study skills, advice regarding possible career progression and applications to Higher Education, to arranging any extra help or support you may need during your learning. Through regular one-to-one reviews of your progress, individual target setting and action planning, your Achievement Tutor will work with you to ensure that you reach your full potential. 

Wellbeing Services

Counselling
We have a team of qualified counsellors at College, who are available if you feel the need to talk in confidence about any issues that are worrying you. All our counsellors are registered members of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical framework. Counsellors aren’t there to tell you what to do or give you advice, but will work with you to help you better understand yourself and the problems you are facing. Our counsellors are trained in Person Centred Therapy but work in an integrative way offering different approaches to therapy that suits you best.

If you feel the need to talk in confidence about issues that are worrying you, then we have College staff counsellors available for consultation.

Health & Wellbeing
The Health and Wellbeing Team are here to support students struggling with any aspect of their life. They offer practical advice and guidance and will signpost you to various internal and external services if appropriate. The team can suggest a range of practical resources to support your emotional needs, with signposts including mental health organisations, NHS-Approved apps and worksheets, as well as advice on things like balancing workloads, healthy eating, exercise and getting a good night’s sleep.
You can refer yourself to either service or you can ask your Achievement Tutor to refer you.

Don’t forget that your Achievement Tutor, or any member of the College staff is also available to discuss anything at all that might be bothering you during your time at College.
 

Library

Library Opening Times:

• Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm
• Staffed 8.30am-4.30pm

Open throughout the College day and during most College holidays, CNC Library is located in the Main Building between St. Bede’s and St. Wilfrid’s. 

The Library offers a welcoming, student-friendly environment, with quiet areas to study. Our study areas include the main library space, balcony with 28 PCs and the upstairs quiet study room (B121). In addition, we provide a wide range of online resources and reading materials, as well as our fiction, well-being, graphic novels, careers, and academic book collections.

Library computers are equipped with Adobe and Read&Write software. Printing, copying, and scanning services are available. The library features a small shop where students can purchase stationery items and select course textbooks. Bursary students may be eligible to receive books and stationery from the shop at no cost.

The CNC Library page hosts all the Library resources and collections. Here you can search our catalogue, and reserve or renew your books. You will also find reading lists and tailored resources for each subject, making it simple to access resources specific to your course. Additionally, you will find a range of useful guides and study skills support. Link: CNC Library - Home

New to the library is our Fiction Addiction, read 6 books for fun and receive a voucher for a drink at our on-site Starbucks or Costa. This scheme promotes reading for wellbeing, improves literacy, and encourages time away from screens.

Library workshops for study skills may be booked where appropriate for your course and Stacey will happily check your academic writing and references. The Library team are happy to help with any enquiries you may have.

CNC Library- We’ll help you achieve!!

Child Protection and The Curriculum

The College curriculum can play a part in Safeguarding. The College offers this in RE and the Tutorial programme where related issues may be highlighted in a sensitive and reflective way. Awareness can be raised about the risks of different kinds of abuse and young people can be taught skills they need to help them keep safe and to feel that they can speak to members of staff should they have concerns of this nature.