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Welcome to Chatham Grammar | Chatham Grammar

Dear Parents and Carers A very warm welcome to Chatham Grammar (CG), a selective 11 – 19 girls school (mixed UKAT Sixth Form) that is part of the established University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT). The Trust has two UKAT academies: Chatham Grammar and Brompton academy. The opportunities through UKAT are plentiful and both academies benefit from a range of key interventions provided by the Lead Sponsor, the University of Kent (UoK). These include a unique UKAT Sixth Form offer, wider curriculum opportunities, excellent shared facilities, a bespoke graduate and post graduate Student Ambassadors Mentoring Scheme. We welcome you to our £2.3 M new building at the front of the academy. We are enjoying a fantastic new state of the art learning environment which includes high specification classrooms, conference facilities, UKAT Sixth Form learning spaces with a modern, open planned reception. Under the strategic leadership of the University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT), CG offers an innovative and transformative future vision for its ear Parents and Carers

young women – one based on ensuring all its young people aspire to achieve and be the best they can be – future leaders within their communities and families – breaking glass ceilings, smart, confident, resilient, motivated, with healthy mind sets and a real sense of wellbeing. Standards of achievement are good at the academy. The 2018 OFSTED resulted in the academy attaining an overall Good. Students enjoy a wide variety of stimulating and motivating opportunities to achieve outstanding academic outcomes and develop high quality thinking, learning and communication skills, which build secure foundations for a positive and successful life. Our goal is to ensure that our young women go forward into the world with the ability to deal confidently with all experiences that come their way. CG students enter the best universities in the country and the professional workplaces, full of passion, with aspiration, self-belief and high self esteem of what they can achieve. In Year 7 we begin the CG experience, the transformational journey to success

by discovering the individual talents of our students through our Year 7 curriculum, which includes our newly established Leadership Programme. Students are supported from early beginnings to successfully engage with all the challenges and opportunities that life at CG will offer. We recognise the substantial social and emotional pressures that are placed on young women today, and our priority and commitment is to ensure that our students develop healthy inquisitive minds, and that academic success is achieved within a nurturing environment. Come and see for yourself the rich and motivating learning opportunities in action, the enthusiasm of our teachers and students, and listen to the conversations and discussions of our young women first hand. CG is the place to be – it is an excellent choice for the future. We look forward to welcoming you to the academy. Wendy Walters BA (Hons) MA Principal

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Contents

– Personal Development and Wellbeing

– University of Kent Academies Trust 4 – Academy Ethos and Values 4 – Academy House System 4 – The Curriculum 4 – Learning 5 – Teaching Methods 5 – Assessments 6 – Homework 6 – Learning in the UKAT Sixth Form 6 – Careers 6 – Aims for PE and Sport 6 – Assembly, Collective Worship for Religious Education 7 – Relationship, Sex and Health Education 7 – Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) 7

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– Code of Conduct and Discipline

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– Leadership Points and Rewards

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– Anti-bullying – Admissions

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– Transition from Primary School to the Academy – Home-Academy Partnership

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– The Academy Day

– Clubs

– Adult and Family Learning

– Term Dates – Attendance – The Uniform

– Charging Policy

– Complaints Procedure – Travel Plans to and from Chatham Grammar – Statutory Staffing Information – How can you contact us?

– Students with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) – Students without an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) – Able and Talented Students

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University of Kent Academies Trust

CG is a supportive, friendly place, which fosters excellent and secure relationships between students and staff – our young people are happy, confident and resilient. Academy House System The academy is divided into four Houses and students belong to one of these. On entry to the academy, students enter one of the four Houses where they remain for five years. The students have named the Houses after inspirational women and the chosen House names are Angelou, Kahlo, Seacole and Sharman. Each House has its own identity, mission statement and chosen charity. Students participate in House competitions and there is a healthy competitive drive to achieve as many leadership points as possible. The Curriculum The curriculum is delivered through different stages of learning with the added rigour of new University led curriculum programmes offered through the Lead Sponsor, the University of Kent (UoK). Students from primary school enter Year 7 and are submerged into new areas of learning and exploration through the unique bespoke UoK Transitions experience – offered only to students at CG.

for their next steps in Higher Education (HE), if they choose this learning pathway. This UKAT experience can start as early as Year 4, 5 and 6 as we work collaboratively with several local primary schools and offer a rich and unique UKAT Partnership Programme that includes online Medway Test support, Super Saturday University Days, mindfulness experiences and so much. The Lead Sponsor, UoK has a strong track record of working with schools across Kent and Medway and is committed to widening participation. Academy Ethos and Values At Chatham Grammar (CG) we offer our students a wide variety of stimulating and motivating opportunities to achieve outstanding academic outcomes. Leadership, self-belief and confidence are key values for CG. We strive for academic excellence balanced with health and wellbeing ensuring that our young women aspire to achieve and be the best that they can be; future leaders equipped for a demanding fast paced modern world. We focus on developing high-quality thinking, learning and communication skills, to build firm and secure

The University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT) is an established Trust, whose Lead Sponsor is the University of Kent (UoK). UKAT is committed to changing lives through learning, and this happens initially via the two different UKAT academies, Chatham Grammar and Brompton Academy. The Lead Sponsor for UKAT, is committed to supporting all students throughout their time at Chatham Grammar to promote academic excellence, as well as the development of skills and experiences that will prepare them to apply, progress and thrive in Higher Education if this is the route they choose. As a UKAT academy, CG undoubtedly benefits from a range of excellent university led interventions and opportunities. This means that CG students are exposed to a bespoke programme offer that looks to develop the whole student, focussing on their academic, social and emotional development. Students begin with the exciting Year 7 Transitions programme followed on by academic mentoring, university lectures, university summer school opportunities and beyond Sixth Form; a programme of bespoke workshops – preparing young people

foundations for our young women to enjoy invigorating, positive and successful lives.

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The Leadership Development Programme is designed for Years 7, 8 and 9 students to develop learning capacities, independent learning skills andemployability skills. The programme aims to stretch students not just academically, but creatively and emotionally. Lessons help students develop self-belief, resilience, raise aspirations and improve problem solving skills, enabling them to mature into successful leaders of the future. Leadership points are collected in line with the 7 leadership habits by all students. It is delivered through the following four modules: • Critical Thinking • Enterprise • Public Speaking • Mindfulness Year 7 students follow the same curriculum through to Year 9 where they study a challenging and engaging programme including core subjects: English, Maths, Separate Sciences, English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects and the Leadership Development Programme. Mindfulness is carefully woven into the Leadership Development Programme and students follow the nationally recognised Mindfulness in Schools

can push the boundaries of experiential learning, with a swipe of a screen and the touch of a button when they have an iPad alongside the traditional tools of pens, paper and books. Technology is pivotal to our students’ learning but will never replace the value and importance of traditional learning methods at CG. Students engage in lessons through a variety of rich and varied mediums of teaching styles to ensure that communication skills both written and oral, are embedded as they remain crucial for life long learning. Learning can also be online and we use Microsoft Teams to deliver our lessons remotely and use Teams to share information, homework etc with parents/carers. This is especially important for home study assignments or if a child is unwell and unable to come into the academy, but well enough to work at home. Teaching Methods At the academy, a range of teaching strategies are employed to ensure that all students are motivated to learn. Lessons are challenging and fast-paced so that students are stretched and reach their full potential. Staff engage in and lead regular training and development sessions, which enables us to be at the forefront of new educational theory and best practice to 5

consisting of English, Maths and Separate Sciences giving them the opportunity to achieve the English Baccalaureate. Key skills are developed through our bespoke Personal Tutoring pathways. These skills include: interdependency and leadership skills, problem- solving, employability skills, personal effectiveness, self-discipline and collaborative (team) and independent skills and employability skills. We aim to engage students’ curiosity and imbue in them a love for learning, and a passion to be the best they can be. Learning In a world where technology has become faster and more intuitive, we understand and recognise the importance of using technology to expand the learning experiences of our young people. We know that we need to prepare our students for a future where technology is undoubtedly the fastest growing industry worldwide. Students at CG are offered an iPad through the affordable loan scheme unique to UKAT. We believe that mobile devices are without a doubt tools for 21st century learning. iPads enable learning to become limitless, exploratory and creative – enriching learning so that students can seek answers, investigate and learn with energy and passion. The pace for our higher level learners is fast, and our students know that they

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Year 10 students embark on their GCSE courses, by following a core curriculum

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if they remain undecided and need some extra help in making one of their most important life decisions. These resources can be found in the Library, including prospectuses, Unifrog, the careers one stop online platform for careers advice, computerised databases, all of which are continually updated to ensure only the best possible advice is available. Aims for PE and Sport The Physical Education programme provides students with access to a wide range of activities and offers students a rich and varied extra-curricular programme. Our curriculum endeavours to offer a balance of traditional sporting activities with alternative sports to maximise engagement. Extra-curricular opportunities are vast and range from competitive experiences like the Secondary School Games, Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to internationally recognised awards with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and adventurous activities trips. Outstanding participation is what we strive for, we encourage and support students to become confident in a way which supports their health and fitness to lead healthier active lifestyles. We achieve this through knowing and applying the fundamental techniques and skills for different sporting activities and through praising effort by providing leadership

ensure that the methods we employ are the most effective for student progression. Students are also encouraged to be active leaders of learning, debating, expressing their views and opinions in an open but structured way. Assessments All students are assessed throughout the year. Parents and carers receive three progress reports that detail the outcomes of these assessments. Homework In Year 7 students' complete homework in several subjects with a timetable in place to ensure there is an even spread of homework assignments across the curriculum. Homework support clubs are available in the library at the end of the academy day. Learning in the UKAT Sixth Form The UKAT Sixth Form is progressive, forward thinking, challenging and enables students to build on their Level 2 GCSE successes. Students are offered a broad and exciting range of learning pathways, where students achieve excellent Level 3 qualifications securing places at top Universities across the UK. The unique UKAT Sixth Form offer connects our post-16 students with a

wide range of university programmes and undergraduate facilities, based at the Medway universities campus. This groundbreaking partnership with the University of Kent enables the academy to offer exclusive and bespoke opportunities to engage with Higher Education, unlike any other provider. Curriculum input by the University of Kent lecturers and undergraduates, along with study skill support and unparalleled access to the University of Kent facilities, means that academy students gain an exclusive insight into the world of Higher Education. Through our innovative careers service, we also promote and encourage students to consider the world of work and pursue dynamic employment pathways in the ever-changing world of work. Careers Careers education takes time, but the result can be thoroughly rewarding for every student. We regard student preparation for the world of work as a shared responsibility, helping each other to achieve mutual goals. This means we have our own CG academy Careers Coordinator who provides first class careers support for all students as they plan for their future.. To find out more, students can use our extensive array of resources about their chosen career or use it as an ‘ideas bank’

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Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

points. The excellent facilities we have further support the level of interest and participation of our fantastic students. Sports clubs and fixtures are extensive at the academy and we have many high performing students participating in sports competitions across Kent and Medway. We have won many competitions and our students compete with passion, conviction and dedication to participate and win! This positive and driven approach has led to many successes and undoubtedly our moment of glory and triumph was when Chatham Grammar crowned the overall winners of the Secondary School Games Competition 2020 and again in 2022. Additional to this great achievement, Chatham Gramar was also awarded the Silver Secondary School of the Year at the Medway Sports Awards 2019. This Silver award was in recognition for the impressive range of different sporting activities and clubs on offer at CG. Assembly, Collective Worship for Religious Education The academy values the diversity of religious and spiritual beliefs, whether they are Christian, Islamic, Humanist, Agnostic or Atheist understandings of existence. The academy provides an education underpinned by respect for

the Earth and all people. This includes the discussion of religious, moral, spiritual and ethical issues to encourage participation of all students from all backgrounds and faiths. Religious Studies, where taught, is based on the Medway Agreed Syllabus. Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Studies and should inform the Principal in writing with reasons based on religious grounds. The academy also has links with the local churches and has celebrated seasonal It is academy policy that relationship and sex education is provided for all students, and that it is taught in such a manner as to encourage students to have due regard to the moral considerations and value of family life. The context and teaching is appropriate to the maturity of the students concerned and acknowledges the need to provide sound advice about personal relationships including sexual matters. Discussion is balanced and objective. The academy is ready to discuss fully and sensitively with parents/carers any particular concerns they may have and will make available to them any teaching materials being used so that they may peruse them. events such as carol concerts. Relationship, Sex and Health Education

Students that have significant special educational needs or disabilities may be entitled to an Education Health and Care Plan, previously known as a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The Local Authority is responsible for deciding who is eligible for EHCP’s, based on applicant’s needs. Contact the SENCO. Students with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Student needs, as described in the EHCP, will be addressed from the delegated budget, and will generally take the form of either ‘in class’ support or access to external support with either a teaching assistant, specific teacher or an individual tutor. A Pupil Centred Annual Review (PCAR) will be held to consider a student’s progress linked to the outcomes in the EHCP, what has worked well, what hasn't and if so, what needs to change to meet the outcomes. The AR will consider with the student, their parents/carers and the SENDCO if the outcomes have been met, if new outcomes are needed to meet the continuing need, review the personal budget (if there is one) and allow parents/ carers or the student to request changes to the EHCP. At key times of change, as students move from one phase of learning to another, a Transitional Review will be convened to

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Personal Development and Wellbeing Community and inclusivity are at the heart of what drives CG and we have key interventions and support mechanisms in place to ensure that our students feel safe, cared for and empowered to become inquisitive independent learners, able to overcome barriers and difficulties. The general welfare and discipline of the young women at CG is the responsibility of all staff and our Personal Tutoring programme underpins the safety and happiness of our students on a daily basis. The Personal Tutors build a strong relationship with each of their students monitoring students’ academic progress and social development with a focus on encouragement and rewards. This ensures a high level of self-discipline and builds awareness for others. Wellbeing is key to the success and development of our young women at the academy and we believe that a healthy mind will lead to students feeling positive, enthused and excited about their learning. Mindfulness is delivered through the Leadership Programme in Years 7, 8 and 9 and booster programmes are offered to key year groups such as Year 11 in preparation for their exams. The Student Hub is the central student base that houses many of our wellbeing support

services. The Hub is a place where students feel welcomed, cared for and celebrated. It has a positive, warm and welcoming atmosphere and we urge you to visit the heart of your young peoples community. Code of Conduct and Discipline The ethos of the academy is built around the academy Code of Conduct, which encourages students to take responsibility for their own actions. However, it is necessary on occasion for students to be disciplined and sanctions applied on a tiered basis. The academy is quite clear with students about behavioural expectations. This rationale is based on the resolve that learning cannot be interrupted or disturbed by misbehaviour from any student. Sanctions include withdrawal of privileges, detentions and, in severe cases, referral to the Isolation Room (IR), a Fixed Term Suspension (FTS) or a Permanent Exclusion (PE). The academy can legally detain students on the same day without parental notification for a period of up to 30 minutes, even when parents/ carers object. However, where possible, the member of staff setting the 30 minutes no-notification detention will endeavour to contact the parent/carer, but this is not usually possible due to staff teaching commitments. Staff allow students to call their parents/carers at the start of the detention, or students can ring home

introduce the student to a Careers Adviser, who will offer guidance and advice regarding the student’s future hopes and plans.

Students without an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Under the (revised) Code of Practice, those students who are provided with interventions that are additional to or different from those provided as part of the academy’s differentiated curriculum, are identified as having SEND. They may have the involvement of outside agencies, such as the Educational Psychology Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Occupational Therapy, ASD outreach groups and Speech and Language Therapy. Able and Talented Students As a UKAT academy our students are offered a multitude of interventions by the University of Kent that stretch, challenge and motivate our most able learners. We believe participation in the academy’s extensive clubs programme enriches students’ achievements and widens their horizons. We encourage our young people to find their individual talents and develop them both inside and outside the academy.

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during the academy day from the Student Hub. The onus is on the student to tell their parents/ carers about the detention. Detentions are given for breaches of the academy Code of Conduct. Failure to attend the detention will incur a further sanction. Leadership Points and Rewards Leadership Points is our new online student rewards programme for all our students at CG. The new online system allows teachers to easily award leadership points, even whilst working remotely, and gives students easy access to remotely check and visually track their leadership points. This can be done via an app on their iPad or by visiting the login page from any web enabled device. Rewards and prizes can be located in our new Student Hub – this is a very popular place that students like to visit! Anti-bullying Bullying is defined as the wilful and conscious desire to hurt, threaten or frighten another person. It includes physical assault, derogatory name- calling, insults, graffiti, threatening others, inciting others to bully and theft of or threatening to steal property.

Bullying is neither condoned nor overlooked. Parents and carers, staff and Trustees are all active participants in the maintenance of a harmonious environment. Everyone has the right to work and move around the academy, feeling safe in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Students are encouraged to report any incidents of bullying and we aim to equip them with the skills and confidence to do this. A range of procedures relating to both victim and offender have been developed. The academy promotes mediation as a way forward in resolving issues between students. Anyone can report bullying by speaking to their Personal Tutor, Pastoral Manager, Head of Year or by emailing refernowcg@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk Admissions The academy is a selective school, admitting students who have been assessed as suitable for a grammar school in the Medway or Kent Test (11+). In September the academy will offer 150 places for entry into Year 7. Students must reach the age of 11 during the year 1st September to 31st august immediately preceding entry to the academy. Medway Children’s Services, via primary Headteachers, distribute relevant

information and forms to parents/ carers of Year 5 students in June. These forms should be returned to the primary school Headteacher. Parents/carers seeking a place at the academy must register their child for the Medway or Kent Test (11+) at the end of Year 5 in order for them to sit the test at the beginning of Year 6, which is normally in early September, the year preceding entry. If there are more applicants than the number of places available, then the places will be allocated according to the following criteria: 1. Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) students and those children in public care. 2. Current family association, i.e. older brother or sister attending any of the UKAT academies at the time of application who will still be attending when the applicant child is admitted and has been deemed selective. In this context, brother or sister means: a natural brother or sister (including adopted siblings); stepbrother or stepsister; foster brother or sister; and/or those who live asbrother or sister in the same house. 3. Children, deemed selective, of staff at any UKAT academy (where the member of staff has been employed for one year or more at the time at which the application for admission

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to the academy is made, and/or where the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage). 4. Nearness of children’s homes. For full definitions of the criteria above, please see the comprehensive Admissions Policy on the CG website or on Medway Council’s website. An open evening and morning, plus live tours are normally held in the Autumn term for parents/carers of prospective students to view the academy and speak to staff and students. All unsuccessful applicants will be invited to remain on the waiting list pending a vacancy and will be informed of their right to appeal. If you have any questions or would like any further information about our Admissions at Chatham Grammar, please contact the Admissions Manager by email admissionscg@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk or via telephone 01634 851262. Transition from Primary School to the Academy We believe that primary and secondary schools, where possible, should work in unison and we have developed a number of key initiatives and partnership projects.

of response in return for parental commitment. Parents, carers and the academy are expected to sign this agreement on entry in Year 7 as a commitment to one another to work in partnership. Regular academy news stories and updates are available via our electronic newsletter that is also available on our website and via social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, to ensure our parents and carers and students are in touch with the life and work of the academy.

The UKAT Partnership Development Programme includes online Medway Test webinars for Year 5 students. Dynamic outreach programme with a number of local primary schools for Year 4/5/6 students. We offer a rich menu of workshops and events including careers, mindfulness, Arts and Science projects, all supported by our Lead Sponsor the University of Kent. Parents, carers and students are also invited to a new entrants’ evening which normally takes place in July where staff are available to provide parents and carers with up to date information in preparation for their child’s start the following September. Home–Academy Partnership We work very closely with parents and carers to ensure our students gain maximum benefits from their time at the academy. It is vital to have open and purposeful dialogue with parents and carers – not only through formal consultation but also through telephone contact, regular evening meetings, focus groups, email and by conducting surveys with our parent/carer community. We have a Home–Academy Agreement in which we offer a quality standard

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The Academy Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.20am Arrival on academy site 8.30am – 9.35am Lesson 1 9.35am – 10.40am Lesson 2 10.40am – 10.55am Break 10.55am – 12.00pm Lesson 3 12.00pm – 12.30pm Lesson 4 12.30pm – 2.10pm L esson 5 and flexi lunch 2.10pm – 3.15pm Lesson 6 3.15pm – 4.45pm C lubs or end of the academy day Friday only 8.20am Arrival on academy site 8.30am – 9.35am Lesson 1 9.35am – 10.40am Lesson 2 10.40am – 10.55am Break 10.55am – 12.00pm Lesson 3 12.00pm – 12.30pm Lesson 4 12.30pm – 2.10pm Lesson 5 and flexi lunch Early finish 2.10pm – 3.15pm C lubs or end of the academy day

Clubs All students are offered an enrichment programme of after-school clubs. The programme includes a range of activities to develop and extend students’ interests and experiences, e.g. talented and elite masterclasses, debate, choir, orchestra, cricket, Green Team, philosophy and film, chess, netball, athletics, history, textiles, creative writing, mindfulness and rugby. The clubs programme changes regularly throughout the year, allowing students to experience a range of activities to widen their horizons and enhance their cultural experiences. All clubs are advertised on our website and updated termly. Students in Years 9 and above are also able to enjoy activities such as the Combined Cadets Force (CCF) and the established and nationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Adult and Family Learning We offer an excellent range of programmes that include tasters, introductions, accredited and Access courses to our parents/carers/students and the local community, in partnership with the University of Kent. Programmes are offered at various times throughout

the day, evenings and weekends to encourage life-long learning. The programmes are advertised through the academy website: www.chathamgrammar.org.uk Term Dates Up to date annual term dates are posted on our website: www.chathamgrammar.org.uk Attendance The academy aims to achieve a higher attendance figure than the national average. Regular attendance is vital for our students if they are to be successful within the academy. Attendance registers are taken every lesson. Whenever a student is absent, a note explaining the absence is necessary upon return to the academy. If the student is likely to be away for a few days, the Attendance Team must be informed by telephone and an explanation note provided upon their return to the main desk in the Student Hub. The academy always contacts parents/carers immediately by text if a child is away without a known reason or if truancy is suspected. The academy employs its own Attendance Team who carries out home visits where necessary. Failure by

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• CG navy business style straight legged trousers with small logo from Uniformbase. Please note we will also allow plain navy business style straight-legged trousers with no logo. This item can be purchased from any retrailer. This item is compulsory. • CG straight ankle length navy skirt, to be ordered 8 weeks before the start of a new term, price will be confirmed on application from Uniformbase (this is an alternative optional item to the CG navy double front pleated skirt). • CG white revere collar blouse from Uniformbase or from any retailers. This item is compulsory. • Plain black/white socks. • Plain black tights. • Black shoes. PE Kit • Navy PE polo top with CG logo and can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • Navy PE training 1/4 zip jumper with CG logo and can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • Navy tracksuit bottoms with CG logo or you can choose either the navy sports leggings with CG logo and these can only be purchased from Uniformbase. These items are compulsory.

students to attend the academy may lead to prosecution. It is in the students’ interests to attend regularly to ensure they meet with exam success. The academy cannot give permission for any student to miss lessons during term time other than for medical reasons. This includes holidays and follows Department for Education guidelines. Post-16 students are expected to attend the UKAT Sixth Form provision during normal hours. Attendance, punctuality and conduct are taken as seriously at the academy as they are in the workplace. The Uniform Chatham Grammar takes pride in its uniform and all students are expected to wear it proudly. Full details of our uniform are available on the academy website: www.chathamgrammar.org.uk • CG navy blazer with braiding and embroidered logo from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory. • CG navy tank top or long sleeved navy jumper with twin neck stripe or both items can be plain. These can be purchased from any retailer. This item is compulsory. • CG navy double front pleated skirt, logo at the hem, knee length from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory.

• Navy skort with CG logo from Uniformbase (optional item). Please note, we will allow plain navy skorts with no CG logo. This item can be purchased from any retailer. • Navy shorts with CG logo from Uniformbase (optional item). Please note, we will allow plain navy shorts with no CG logo. This item can be purchased from any retailer. • Trainers are required and are essential for PE lessons. This item can be purchased from any retailer. • Any clothing such as hoodies, track suit tops and long sleeved tops are not to be worn underneath PE kit polo tops or 1/4 zip jumpers. Additional Information • A back pack (navy or black) or suitable bag is recommended for all year groups but is an optional item and can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. A backpack or bag should be large enough to carry an iPad or an A4 folder. • The academy’s hair policy is fully inclusive. We are conscious of supporting all hair types and therefore we support and adopt the Halo Hair Code. Visit www.halocollective.co.uk • Any hair accessories must be subtle and either navy or black.

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• CG reserves the right to send students home to get changed if they are seen wearing incorrect uniform. Chatham Grammar is proud to offer parents and carers our Pre Loved Uniform Project which provides parents and carers with more choice regarding purchasing good quality, second hand uniform items. For more information please visit our uniform page on our Chatham Grammar website. Charging Policy The academy provides a free education for young people of all abilities. However, the UKAT Board of Trustees reserves the right to charge in the following circumstances: • Where a parent/carer wishes a child to learn a musical instrument. • Where a student causes damage or loss to academy property or facilities, as a result of a breach of the academy Code of Conduct or other negligence. • Where a student fails to submit coursework or is absent from a public examination. • Where a trip is proposed, which is not a compulsory part of the curriculum, parents and carers will be invited to make a contribution to cover the costs involved. This will be on the understanding that if there

• The colour of a student’s hair must be a natural tone (black, brown, auburn, blonde or grey). Unnatural colours are not permitted – this includes but is not limited to blue, purple, bright red and green. • Head scarves and head wraps must be navy or black and no durags, bandanas or bonnets. • Please note that the Principal should be contacted directly for agreement if a student’s religion requires them to wear any alternative items. Head coverings should be plain black. • Students are not permitted to wear make up. This includes false eyelashes, or lash extensions, penciled eyebrows and painted or fake/false nails. • Jewellery – watches can be worn. No other jewellery is allowed (unless for religious reasons). Items must be removed for PE and Games. • No body piercings such as eyebrow, lip, nose, tongue or ear and no clear nose or clear ear piercings are allowed in any circumstances and should be removed whilst the students are in the CG uniform. • Coats are permitted, but hoodies, zip-up jumpers and non-uniform jumpers are not allowed. • We encourage our parents/carers to label all uniform items as any lost items can be located more easily if they are labelled with a first and second name.

is insufficient support the proposed trip will not take place and the contribution will be returned. The academy’s Charging Policy is available on request or from the academy website. Complaints Procedure If you are not satisfied with any aspect of the academy or your child's education, please contact their Personal Tutor in the first instance. If you are still not satisfied after you have spoken to your child's Personal Tutor, then please contact the Subject Leader. If you have followed this procedure and you are still not satisfied please put your complaint in writing to one of the Assistant Principals or the Principal. If the matter concerns members of Chatham Grammar staff, please contact the Principal. Likewise, if there are things which you feel we ought to know (e.g. problems at home) which might affect your child at the academy, please let their Personal Tutor know or the Pastoral Team. You can access the academy's Complaints Procedures on our website www.chathamgrammar.org.uk. If you still feel that the matter has not been dealt with properly, please write to the Chair of Trustees, c/o Chatham Grammar.

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Travel Plans to and from Chatham Gramm Travelling to CG | Chatham Grammar

Train times from Greenwich to Gillingham Railway Station 06.57 Greenwich 07.00 Maze Hill 07.02 Westcombe Park 07.05 Charlton 07.10 Woolwich Arsenal 07.13 Plumstead 07.16 Abbey Wood 07.22 Slade Green 07.30 Dartford 07.34 Stone Crossing 07.37 Greenhithe for Bluewater 07.40 Swanscombe 07.42 Northfleet 07.48 Gravesend 07.54 Higham 07.59 Strood (Kent) 08.03 Rochester 08.06 Chatham 08.10 Gillingham Walking directions from Gillingham Railway Station to CG From Gillingham railway station turn left onto Balmoral Road/A231 Turn right onto Duncan Road/A23 then slight right onto Gillingham Road Turn left onto Canterbury Street and continue straight onto Rock Avenue

Train times from Faversham to Gillingham Railway Station 07.39 Faversham 07.47 Sittingbourne 07.55 Rainham (Kent) 07.59 Gillingham Bus directions from Gravesend to CG Bus 190 from Gravesend Barrack Row, at 06.42 Arrives Chatham Waterfront Bus Station, at approximately 07.30 Bus 175 from Chatham Waterfront Bus Station at 07.36 Arrives Gillingham St Augustines Church at approximately 07.48 Bus directions from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to CG Bus 132 from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre at 07.38 Arrives St Augustines Church at approximately 08.14 Bus directions from Rainham to CG Bus 132 from Mierscourt Close at 07.33 Arrives Gillingham St Augustines Church at approximately 07.54

By car from A206 Greenwich From A206 Greenwich, merge onto Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach/A102 via the slip road to A20/A2/Lewisham/ Bexleyheath Follow A2/M2 Exit onto A289 towards Gillingham Follow signs for Medway Tunnel and take the first and only slip road out of the tunnel to roundabout ahead. Keep in left-hand lane of slip road. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Maritime Way At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road At the roundabout, take the 1st exit Turn right onto Canterbury Street Merge right onto Rock Avenue At top of Rock Avenue, turn left onto Rainham Road CG is on the right-hand side By car from Canterbury M2 Exit Junction 4 on M2 At Junction 4, take the A278 exit to Gillingham At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hoath Way/A278 heading to Gillingham/A2 Continue to follow A2 Go over one roundabout Continue to follow A2, leading onto Rainham Road CG is on the left-hand side onto Wood Street/A231 Continue to follow A231

Turn left onto Rainham Road/A2 Cross road and CG will be on the left

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Train times from Gillingham to Greenwich Railway Station 16.04 Gillingham (Kent) 16.08 Chatham 16.12 Rochester 16.15 Strood (Kent) 16.20 Higham 16.28 Gravesend 16.31 Northfleet 16.34 Swanscombe 16.37 Greenhithe for Bluewater 16.39 Stone Crossing 16.47 Dartford 16.52 Slade Green 16.58 Abbey Wood 17.02 Plumbstead 17.05 Woolwich Arsenal 17.10 Charlton 17.12 Westcombe Park 17.14 Maze Hill 17.17 Greenwich Train times from Gillingham to Faversham Railway Station 16.01 Gillingham (Kent) 16.06 Rainham (Kent) 16.10 Newington 16.15 Sittingbourne 16.20 Teynham 16.26 Faversham Traveling from CG

Chief Executive Officer – UKAT Kate Allen Principal – Chatham Grammar Wendy Walters BA (Hons), MA Chair of UKAT Trust

Bus directions from CG to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre Bus 132 from Gillingham St Augustines Church at 15.38 Arrives Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre at approximately 16.15 Bus directions from CG to Rainham Bus 132 from Gillingham St Augustines Church at 15.38 Arrives Rainham Mierscourt Close at approximately 15.59 Bus directions from CG to Gravesend Bus 132 from Gillingham Rock Avenue at 15.41 Arrives Chatham Waterfront Bus Station at approximately 15.52 Bus 190 Chatham Waterfront Bus Station at 16.10 Arrives Gravesend Barrack Row at approximately 16.57

Professor Georgina Randsley de Moura (Co-Chair) and Kim Lowe (Co-Chair) (University of Kent nominated Trustees) Deputy Chair of UKAT Trust and Chair of the Finance and Staffing Committee Nigel Ingram (University of Kent nominated Trustee) UKAT Trustees (University of Kent nominated) Claire Allison Dr. William Collier Richard Ebanks Neil Oliver Zaid Mahmood Lisa Dixon UKAT Co-opted Trustee Oliver Martin CG Local Governing Board Governors William Collier – Chair Oliver Martin – Vice Chair – Parent Governor Claire Allison Marta Almeida Hill (Sixth Form Link) Jo Southby (SEND Link) Aneesa Hussain Victoria Webster (Safeguarding Link) Dakshesh Maheeta – Staff Governor (Careers Link) Elaine Francis-Rockall – Parent Governor Wendy Walters – Principal Thank you for reading our Additional Information brochure.

Abbey Travel Coaches Abbey Travel provide coach services from the south-east area of London to Chatham Grammar. For more information on routes, pick up points, prices and times and to book a space, please go to: abbeytravel.com

If you have any questions or would like to visit the academy, please contact us on: 01634 851262 or visit our website for further information: www.chathamgrammar.org.uk

Timetables accurate at the time of publishing.

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How can you contact us?

By phone Our first priority is to ensure you can contact us and get a response to any enquiries or issues you may have within 24 hours. Our phone number is: 01634 851262. By email If you have a general enquiry please email us at: officeCG@universityofkent academiestrust.org.uk and we will forward it on to the relevant member of staff. If your enquiry is in connection with your child’s learning needs – academic, social or emotional – please email: refernowcg@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk and we will respond to your requests within 24 hours. In writing Please address your letter or note to the member of staff concerned. If you are writing to make a formal complaint please address your letter to the Principal. You can find a copy of the academy's Complaints Procedure on our website at www.chathamgrammar.org.uk or you can request a hard copy from our Reception. Our address is: Chatham Grammar Rainham Road Chatham Kent ME5 7EH

Wood St

A231

Prince Arthur Rd

Brompton Rd

Richmond Rd

High St

A231

Gillingham Railway Station

Canterbury St

River Medway

Gillingham

The Brook

Marlborough Rd

Nelson Road

Best St

Gillingham Rd

Chatham Railway Station

York Ave

New Rd

Frederick Rd

High St

Canterbury St A231

Rochester

Maidstone Rd A2

Chatham Hill

Windmill Rd

Chatham

A237

A2

Otway St

Rock Avenue

Rainham

Rainham Road

Ash Tree Lane

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