70 th anniversary friday 6 th june 1944 d day the liberation of europe
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AnswerThey all wear a uniform or have to stick to a dress code at work:•Clothes•Shoes•Make-up•Jewellery•Hair colour•Beards!They all have to conform to certain expectations
Expectations?People expect me to dress in a certain way
People expect teachers to dress in a certain wayPeople expect students to dress in a certain way
That’s just the way it is!
Why is uniform important? Governors set the rules and they want a uniform The vast majority of parents and students value
uniform Uniform looks smart Students tell us they feel smart Uniform encourages a sense of belonging Dressing for school is associated with positive
work habits Uniform helps reduce the lure of expensive
branded clothes
Acceptable Uniform & Dress Code Students are expected to arrive at school wearing the correct uniform
Uniform item Acceptable Unacceptable Where allowed
Footwear
Plain black shoes Plain black boots under trousers White, black, grey socks
Trainers Coloured laces Brightly coloured socks High heels Any logo Any stripes or trim Flip flops/sandals
Trousers
Black tailored trousers Logos/brand names Skinnies Fashion trends Combat/jeans
Skirts
Black formal cut Sensible length
Short skirts
Shorts
Plain black tailored shorts (summer only) with black shoes only
Logos/brand names
Belts
Plain black Fashion belts, belts not attached to trousers
White shirt
& tie
Plain white collared shirt (plain white vest/short sleeved t-shirt may be worn underneath) with school tie
Coloured/patterned vests or t-shirts underneath or on show
Jumper
Black V necked jumper with school logo
Sweatshirts or hoodies Cannot wear jumper for PE lessons
Coats
Weather/waterproof outdoor coat any colour. School track suit top
Hoodies and other sweatshirts are NOT suitable replacements for school jumper No denim jackets
Coats can be worn anywhere other than in classrooms lessons and the LRC
Scarves
Scarves can be worn anywhere other than in classrooms lessons and the LRC
Caps/hats/gloves NOT to be worn inside school buildings
Outdoors only
School staff value the support of parents/carers in upholding uniform standards. Parents can help by:
ensuring their child leaves home dressed for school as set down above; supporting school staff when they have to enforce school uniform expectations.
Focus on uniform
• Weekly uniform focus• Tutors in tutor/assembly time• Spare items in Time Out• Black footwear, ties, jumpers, trousers• Replacement footwear is sprayed and clothes
washed• And basic equipment…• No student should leave a lesson to sort out
uniform
Remember• Uniform list is shown in the school planner• Uniform list is sent home at the start of the
school year• Uniform list is displayed in tutor rooms• SO STUDENTS ARE VERY AWARE OF THE RULES• Parents were sent a text-alert before half term to
inform them• A letter has been posted on the website
informing parents• SO PARENTS/CARERS ARE AWARE OF THE RULES
Canvas type shoes with coloured trim/soleNOT ACCEPTABLE
You will be expected to change into school footwear
Hoodies around schoolNOT ACCEPTABLE
You will be asked to remove non- zip hoodies and provided with school top
It is….
• It is your responsibility to arrive at school dressed correctly
• It is a requirement if you want to attend this school
• It is the responsibility of tutors to challenge all those students not in the correct uniform
• It is not OK for students to get annoyed with staff when challenged about uniform
Finally
• Thank you to the vast majority of you that do come to school day-in day-out in the correct uniform
• Staff recognise that it is not FAIR when a small number of students think they can wear want they like
• Rules have to be applied equally and consistently if we are to achieve EQUITY