CG Parent / Carer Directory

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Counselling: The academy may make referrals to counsellors and other trained members of staff who can help students who are in need of additional support through a variety of different interventions. The academy has a limited onsite counselling provision for acute cases and works closely with external providers. D Detention: 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 their teaching commitments. Staff are also being asked to allow students to call their parents/carers at the start of the detention, or students can ring home during the academy day. The onus is on students to tell their parents/carers about the detention. Detention is given for breaches of the academy Code of Conduct. Failure to attend the detention will incur a further sanction. Directory A-Z Dates: Term dates and holiday dates are available on the academy website.

Doctors and Dentists: Please ensure that any change of doctor/dentist by you is notified to the academy in writing or via our website (see Website). Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE): The academy offers students in Key Stage 4 and 5 the chance to access the prestigious and internationally recognised DofE Award. The DofE Award has been successful in developing enrichment and achievement across the academy, securing personal and social development and encouraging good citizenship. The award is well regarded by employers, colleges and universities. E Education Health Care Plan (EHCP): Students that have significant special educational needs or disabilities may be entitled to an Education and Health 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. Email: Our address is: OfficeCG@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk. Please also ensure we have your

correct email address as Chatham Grammar will send parents/carers email communications throughout the year. Emergencies: Please ensure the academy has the correct contact number for you, should we need to contact you in an emergency (see Accidents). Environment: The students and staff all take pride in and responsibility for their academy (see Litter). Equal Opportunities: All students (whatever their background, religion, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, class, culture, creed or colour) can expect to have the same educational opportunities offered to them following the policies of the 1988 Education Act, 1993 Act and 2006 Act. The academy has a Single Equalities policy. Equality Leaders: The Equality Leaders take part in a termly discussion groups to discuss topics related to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to help plan and organise cultural events. Equipment: All students should bring their charged iPad, water bottle, pens, pencils, ruler, sharpener and PE kit to the academy in a proper academy bag. They should be properly equipped for whatever lessons they have. Students are allocated a locker to assist them with the storage of their bags and equipment (see Lockers).