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| Chatham Grammar

University of Kent Academies Trust

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. The Leadership Development Programme is designed for Years 7, 8 and 9 students to develop learning capacities, independent learning skills and employability skills. The

young people 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. 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

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

CG is a supportive, friendly place, which fosters excellent and secure relationships between students and staff – our young people are happy, confident and resilient.

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