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Nicholas Postgate

Catholic Academy Trust

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    • Central Services
      • Chaplaincy
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    • Education
      • Curriculum Statement
      • Our 11–16 Curriculum
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      • Secondary Schools Prospectus
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      • Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
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    • Statutory
      • Articles of Association
      • Armed Forces Covenant
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      • Companies House Filing
      • Gender Pay Gap
      • Home School Agreement
      • Master Funding Agreement
      • Policies (Trust) – Public
      • Scheme of Delegation
    • Governance
      • Link Governor Toolkit
      • Directors Membership
      • Directors Structure & Attendance
      • Directors Pecuniary Interests
      • Memorandum of Understanding
      • Overarching Governance Procedures
      • Code of Conduct of a Local Governing Body
      • Diocese Foundation Governor Handbook
    • Further Resources
      • Keeping Children Safe
        in Education
      • LA Safeguarding Contacts
      • Prevent Duty
      • Student Code of Conduct
      • Attendance Expectations
      • Leave of Absence in Term Time
      • eSafety & Safeguarding Links
Nicholas Postgate Logo
  • Our Trust
    • About Us
      • Our Trust
      • Our Board of Directors
      • Our Trust Leadership Team
      • Our Parishes
      • Mission Statement
      • Ethos and Values
      • Blessed Nicholas Postgate
      • Contact Us
    • Our Schools
      • Our Schools & Websites
      • Locations Map
      • Ofsted Reports
    • Events & News
      • Trust Events Calendar
      • Newsletters & Publications
      • Diocesan News
      • CAFOD Middlesbrough Blog
  • Our Offer
    • Central Services
      • Chaplaincy
      • Corporate Services
      • School Standards
    • Education
      • Curriculum Statement
      • Our 11–16 Curriculum
      • Safeguarding Resources
      • Secondary Schools Prospectus
      • Sixth Form
      • Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
  • Join Us
    • Pupils
      • Applying for a place in a NPCAT School
    • Staff
      • Vacancies & Applications
      • CER Education Recruitment
      • Initial Teacher Education
      • Like to work in a Catholic school?
    • Governors
      • Interested in Being a Governor
  • Key Information
    • Statutory
      • Articles of Association
      • Armed Forces Covenant
      • Annual Accounts
      • Funding Agreements
      • Committee Terms of Reference
      • Companies House Filing
      • Gender Pay Gap
      • Home School Agreement
      • Master Funding Agreement
      • Policies (Trust) – Public
      • Scheme of Delegation
    • Governance
      • Link Governor Toolkit
      • Directors Membership
      • Directors Structure & Attendance
      • Directors Pecuniary Interests
      • Memorandum of Understanding
      • Overarching Governance Procedures
      • Code of Conduct of a Local Governing Body
      • Diocese Foundation Governor Handbook
    • Further Resources
      • Keeping Children Safe
        in Education
      • LA Safeguarding Contacts
      • Prevent Duty
      • Student Code of Conduct
      • Attendance Expectations
      • Leave of Absence in Term Time
      • eSafety & Safeguarding Links
Nicholas Postgate Logo
  • Our Trust
    • About Us
      • Our Trust
      • Our Board of Directors
      • Our Trust Leadership Team
      • Our Parishes
      • Mission Statement
      • Ethos and Values
      • Blessed Nicholas Postgate
      • Contact Us
    • Our Schools
      • Our Schools & Websites
      • Locations Map
      • Ofsted Reports
    • Events & News
      • Trust Events Calendar
      • Newsletters & Publications
      • Diocesan News
      • CAFOD Middlesbrough Blog
  • Our Offer
    • Central Services
      • Chaplaincy
      • Corporate Services
      • School Standards
    • Education
      • Curriculum Statement
      • Our 11–16 Curriculum
      • Safeguarding Resources
      • Secondary Schools Prospectus
      • Sixth Form
      • Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
  • Join Us
    • Pupils
      • Applying for a place in a NPCAT School
    • Staff
      • Vacancies & Applications
      • CER Education Recruitment
      • Initial Teacher Education
      • Like to work in a Catholic school?
    • Governors
      • Interested in Being a Governor
  • Key Information
    • Statutory
      • Articles of Association
      • Armed Forces Covenant
      • Annual Accounts
      • Funding Agreements
      • Committee Terms of Reference
      • Companies House Filing
      • Gender Pay Gap
      • Home School Agreement
      • Master Funding Agreement
      • Policies (Trust) – Public
      • Scheme of Delegation
    • Governance
      • Link Governor Toolkit
      • Directors Membership
      • Directors Structure & Attendance
      • Directors Pecuniary Interests
      • Memorandum of Understanding
      • Overarching Governance Procedures
      • Code of Conduct of a Local Governing Body
      • Diocese Foundation Governor Handbook
    • Further Resources
      • Keeping Children Safe
        in Education
      • LA Safeguarding Contacts
      • Prevent Duty
      • Student Code of Conduct
      • Attendance Expectations
      • Leave of Absence in Term Time
      • eSafety & Safeguarding Links
  • [email protected]
  • 01642 529200

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

At Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, our vision for children with special
educational needs and disabilities is the same as for all children – that they fulfil
their potential through enjoying, achieving and celebrating their learning by
keeping Christ at the centre of all they do, that they have high aspirations and are
aware that they are known and valued members of their community.

We believe that all children have an equal right to an education which enables
them to fully develop their personal, social and intellectual potential and become
lifelong learners fulfilling their Christian mission and moral purpose.
Within our Trust we have a commitment to high achievement and we strive to
provide all our children with a quality education matched appropriately to their
particular needs. We see high quality provision as essential and believe that
channelling our energies into working closely together as a family of Catholic and
Christian schools to provide outstanding education will bring high aspirations
into reality for all of our pupils.

Useful Information for parents and carers:

Local Offers

Here is a short video clip to explain what the Local Offer is

Click the below links to see each authority’s local offer:

Middlesbrough Local Offer
Stockton on Tees Local Offer
Redcar & Cleveland Local Offer
City of York Local Offer
North Yorkshire Local Offer

SENDIASS

SENDIASS stands for special educational needs and disability information service. It offers free, impartial advice to children and young people with special educational needs, and their parents and carers.

Middlesbrough/Redcar & Cleveland SENDIASS
Stockton SENDIASS
North Yorkshire SENDIASS
City of York SENDIASS

Useful Links for Parents / Carers:

Let’s Make Sense Together

Let’s Make Sense Together is a free resource that anyone can use. It provides information and support to children and young people with sensory processing differences.

Here you can find a series of videos to help parents, carers, teachers, and others who support children with sensory processing differences. You’ll also find helpful advice sheets and links to other support and information.

The information has been created by local therapists.

BBC Bitesize

Activities, advice and personal stories about parenting and special educational needs and disabilities to help you support your family.

What is an Educational, Health, Care Plan (EHCP)

NPCAT SEND Policy

NPCAT Central SEND Team:

Mrs Katie Haycock – NPCAT Standards Officer for SEND

NPCAT SEND Lead Practitioners:

Mrs Charlie Dunning – Lead Practitioner for Primary SEND

Mrs Kathryn Mendum – Lead Practitioner for Primary SEND

Mrs Benita Shaw – Lead Practitioner for Secondary SEND

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1 week ago

✨ Feast of St Alphonsus Liguori ✨

Today we celebrate St Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of the Church, founder of the Redemptorists and a shining example of pastoral care, prayer and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. 🙏

St Alphonsus reminds us that mercy and compassion are at the heart of our faith. He taught that no soul is beyond God’s love and encouraged a life of prayer, confession and charity.

🕊 Prayer of St Alphonsus for Today:
"My Jesus, mercy, I trust in You."

Let us follow his example by showing love, forgiveness and care to those around us, and by growing closer to Christ each day. 💛

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🌟 Happy National Friendship Day! 🌟

Today we celebrate the people who make life brighter, the laughter sharers, the shoulder leaners and the ones who just get us. 💛

Tag your bestie, your ride-or-die, or that friend who always knows how to make you smile. Let them know they’re appreciated today… and every day! 🥰

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2 weeks ago

📅 Feast of St James 🕊️

“St James, one of the first apostles called by Jesus, reminds us to walk boldly in faith and to be witnesses of Christ’s love. His journey inspires pilgrims and all who seek to follow God’s call with courage and devotion.

On this feast day, let us pray for the strength to carry our crosses with joy and to share God’s mercy in our daily lives. 🙏

✨ ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ – Joshua 1:9**

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3 weeks ago

🌸 Feast of St Mary Magdalene 🌸

Today we celebrate St Mary Magdalene, the first witness of the Resurrection and a devoted follower of Christ. She reminds us that no past is too dark for God’s light to shine and no love is greater than His mercy.

Let us pray for the courage to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, to witness His love in our lives and to never be afraid to proclaim His Resurrection joyfully! ✨

"Jesus said to her, 'Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and tell them…'" – John 20:17

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🚀🌕 Happy National Moon Landing Day! 🌕🚀

Today we celebrate the historic moment when humans first set foot on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history, taking humanity’s first steps on another world.

“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” These words remind us that anything is possible when we dream big and work together. 🌌✨

Let’s honour the spirit of exploration and keep looking up! 🛰️💫

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3 weeks ago

As we reach the end of another wonderful school year, we give thanks for the many achievements, friendships and moments of growth shared across our schools.

To all our pupils, we wish you a happy, safe and restful summer break. May this be a time to relax, create special memories with family and friends and return refreshed and ready for the exciting year ahead.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families and governors for your unwavering commitment throughout the year. Together, we continue to nurture our children in faith, hope and love.

God bless you all and have a wonderful summer! ☀️🙏

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Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust,
Postgate House, Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough. TS4 3JP
  • 01642 529200
  • [email protected]
  • Interim CEO: Mrs Karen Siedle

  • Chair of the board: Mr Mark Dias

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Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. It is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 09203984) whose registered office is at Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, Postgate House, Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough. TS4 3JP

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