Admissions Policy
March 2013
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Mission Statement
As a Catholic Sixth Form College we strive to be a centre of educational excellence for the
community built on faith, respect and trust. We celebrate diversity amongst all our students and
staff and seek to nurture the gifts of each individual through high quality teaching and learning
and dedicated pastoral care.
Values Statement
Cardinal Newman College is a community which aims to live out the gospel values of service and love.
This means that:
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The individual student is central to all our endeavours
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The College values each individual as a unique person and regards each person, made in the
image and likeness of God, as worthy of the utmost respect
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The College strives to develop each person intellectually, socially and spiritually through an
inclusive programme of study and enrichment
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The College values the spiritual journey of each individual and will offer opportunities for each
to engage appropriately in their spiritual search
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The College is committed to creating a culture that is open and welcoming, free from fear and
from violence of any kind, in which all individuals feel safe, happy and secure
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The College provides learning environments that are stimulating, enjoyable and challenging to
students, fostering their creativity, imagination and search for truth
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The College encourages individuals to contribute positively to the world in which they live, to
challenge injustice and to seek out more co-operative, just and peaceful forms of human
existence
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Cardinal Newman College Student Admission Policy
This Admission Policy has been developed with regard to the College’s Mission and Strategic
Objectives. Cardinal Newman College is committed to equality and diversity
Applications to Cardinal Newman College are welcomed from students who wish to continue their
education in a Christian environment. Applications are encouraged from all those who respect the
College’s Catholic ethos irrespective of their beliefs.
16-18 PROVISION AND 16-24 LLDD
To be offered an interview for a place at the College, applicants must meet the following
requirements:
1.
The application must meet the deadline set for the submission of applications. The deadline
is by 6pm on the first working day in March. Applications received after this date will be
placed on a waiting list and if places continue to be available interviews will be allocated in
date order.
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A latest school report must have been received by Cardinal Newman College with respect to
the applicant that endorses his/her suitability for the chosen course(s).
The College’s 16-18 provision and 16-24 LLDD provision is intended primarily for young people
funded by the Education Funding Agency and the Skills Funding Agency. Due to Safeguarding
requirements, the College may not be able to accommodate older learners on this provision.
Students who have met the requirements of the procedures set out above will be interviewed,
either at the College or at their school. Applicants will be informed of the interview date either by
letter or by their school.
Allocation of Conditional Places
Conditional places will be offered to students in the Spring for specific programmes of study subject
to the following conditions:
1.
Attendance at the interview on the date agreed and satisfactory outcome in terms of a
student’s expressed commitment to meet the requirements of the chosen subject/course at
Cardinal Newman College.
2.
The applicant’s predicted grades meet the entry requirements and the specific course entry
requirements.
3.
An offer of a place must be accepted by the date notified. If no reply is received by that
date, the offer may be withdrawn. If an applicant replies after this date he/she may be
placed on a late acceptance waiting list.
4.
The subject/course continues to be offered by Cardinal Newman College.
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Learners on 16-19 provision without English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above are
required to either re-sit or take an equivalent qualification as part of their Programme of
Study.
In order to be admitted to the College’s 16-24 Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
programme, learners will be asked to provide evidence of need, normally including a Section 139a
statement. This provision is funded where places are commissioned by the learners’ local authority.
The College reserves the right to refuse an applicant (from any school) where the Principal (or his
designated Deputy) believes that the safety and/or well-being of staff and/or students are
compromised.
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of the offer of a place within two working weeks of receipt
of the offer. If no reply is received by this time, the offer may be withdrawn. If an applicant returns
the form after two working weeks he/she may be placed on a late acceptance waiting list.
Waiting List
The College operates a waiting list for interview. Those whose applications are received after the
first working day in March will automatically be placed on this waiting list unless they express a wish
not to be included on the list. If it is anticipated places at the college will be available, interviews
from the Waiting List will be allocated in date order of receipt of the application.
Enrolment
The exact date of enrolment will be communicated by letter following the written acceptance of the
conditional offer. However, applicants must confirm their acceptance of the enrolment interview
offer by the date stated in their letter or the offer may be withdrawn. If an applicant replies after
this date he/she may be placed on a late acceptance waiting list. Students holding conditional
course offers will be enrolled in the nominated period at the end of August. Student places will be
confirmed at this point providing:
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The entry requirements for the programme of study and the specific courses offered have
been met
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Satisfactory attendance at enrolment/induction has taken place
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The course applied for continues to be offered
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No unsatisfactory reference has been received from the applicant’s school
In the event of a course being over-subscribed, priority will be given to those holding offers in the
following order:
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Attendance at one of the College’s partner high schools:
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All Hallows
Brownedge St Mary’s
Christ The king
Corpus Christi
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Holy Cross
Leyland St Mary’s
Our Lady’s
St Cecilia’s
St Bede’s (Lytham)
St Bede’s (Ormskirk)
2.
Availability on courses chosen on the application form
3.
Level of attainment with respect to published programme level entry requirements
4.
Date of receipt of application.
5.
Distance of home from the college.
Non-EEA learners
The College is prepared to admit students who are not eligible for funding as residents of the
European Economic Area (the EEA comprises of the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Switzerland and Norway and each of their overseas territories) . These students will be required to
pay the full College fees. These are set according to the framework set out in Appendix A of this
document.
For any such application:
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The College’s usual admissions requirements will apply, although confirmation of subject
choices will depend on guidance from subject staff at enrolment and/or confirmation of
examination comparability with UK qualifications.
The College will require a contact name and address in the UK through whom all
communication can be routed.
The College is prepared to waive the usual requirement for an admissions interview with the
applicant in cases where this proves logistically difficult, and in those cases will make a
decision about the offer of a place on the completed application form, and a telephone
interview.
The College does not have any accommodation, and will be unable to offer any help in
finding accommodation.
Tuition fee charges will apply, as determined annually by the College.
The College will require payment of all fees etc. before the student can be enrolled on to any
courses.
The student will be required to participate in all enrichment and other such activities as shall
from time to time be required of all other 16-18 students
The student shall be treated as every other student in College in terms of expectations of
behaviour, attendance etc.
In the case of a student excluded from College, the usual appeals system shall apply. If the
exclusion decision is upheld by the Principal, then there will be no refund of any monies paid
to the College for tuition or any other purpose.
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Bursaries
Bursaries are likely to be available. However this is subject to Government funding. You can ask for
a copy of the college's own policy regarding bursaries and you can find further information in
relation to bursaries at this government website:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/MoneyToLearn/16to19bursary/index.
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Fees
There are no tuition fees chargeable to full-time students from within the European Union for those
under 19 years of age on 1st September 2013. However, all new students are asked to pay a
voluntary contribution of £30 at the point of enrolment. Some subjects/courses make a charge for
additional books/materials and details of these appear in the published course information. Further
information is set out in the College’s Fees Framework.
Students over the age 19 on 1st September 2013 will be liable to pay tuition fees unless eligible for
fee remission. This is set out in the College’s Fees Framework.
19+ Provision
The College runs some courses funded by the Skills Funding Agency for adult learners. This provision
is primarily for English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Applicants are asked to complete an application form. This will be used to confirm their suitability
for the provision and their eligibility for funding.
Students over the age 19 on 1st September 2013 may be liable to pay tuition fees. Details can be
found in the College’s Fees Framework.
APPEALS
If a student is refused a place at the College they may appeal in writing. The appeal will be held by
the Principal.
The appeal will be heard at the earliest opportunity. Parents are welcome to be present at any such
appeal.
The decision of the Principal at this meeting is final and applicants will be informed in writing. There
is no further right of appeal.
In the cases where it has not been possible to offer a place we will strive to suggest an alternative at
other providers.
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