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UKAT Dogs: At UKAT we have a group of very friendly dogs that are either trained Dog Mentors or Therapy Dogs and these work with our students in groups or through one-to-one programmes. When our dogs are based in an area of the academy we use signage to show students and staff that we have dogs working inside the academy so students and staff can choose to avoid these areas if they prefer not to meet our furry friends. UKAT Sixth Form: These are students aged 16, 17, 18 and 19 years who are in Years 12 and 13 and studying Advanced level qualifications in readiness for entering university, apprenticeships or employment. Uniform: If for medical reasons a student is unable to wear part of the uniform for a day, an explanatory note should be provided by the parent/ carer for their Head of Year. In all other circumstances students will be sent home for a short time to change into the correct uniform and will be expected to return promptly to the academy. Students who return later than the permitted time will have an unauthorised absence. Uniform Pre Loved: Chatham Grammar is proud to offer parents and carers our Pre Loved Uniform Project. Pre Loved offers parents and carers an alternative choice to purchasing new uniform

of the academy may lead to a permanent exclusion. Parents/carers will be informed. Please note students who misbehave on the way to and from the academy will also be subject to the Academy’s Disciplinary procedures and sanctions. Please refer to Chatham Grammar's Behaviour policy. Syllabuses/Schemes of Work: These relate to information about individual subject content and how learning is taught at the academy. Social Media : We use social media to promote and inform our parents/carers about student and academy activities. You can find our social media platforms on the home page of our Chatham Grammar website. Please follow us to keep updated on our news and events. T Timetable: Students follow a timetable and this tells them which subjects they have on each day, at what time and where. Please keep a copy/note of it at home. Trainers: These are not part of the academy uniform and are only allowed for PE and not in lessons. Please note, trainers for PE must be non-marking trainers to avoid marking

the sports floors. Students who choose to wear trainers to the academy will be asked to change. Trips: A number of trips are held each year at the academy. The majority of trips are covered by the Lifetime Activities/Trips Permission to Participate Form which parents/carers are asked to complete in Year 7, or on entry to the academy. However, a letter will be sent home for each trip giving details of the visit and how to apply. Truancy: Students found to be truanting from the academy will be reported to the Attendance Advisory Practitioner and parents/carers will be contacted (see Attendance). U UKAT: Is the acronym for the University of Kent Academies Trust. The newly established UKAT is responsible for the governance of Chatham Grammar and Brompton Academy. Please see our UKAT website for further information UKAT Board of Trustees: The academy has a number of Trustees who are responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the academy. The list of Trustees can be found on our website: www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk about the Trust. www.university ofkentacademiestrust.org.uk