It is very important that all students follow the uniform code below. We are providing clear advice and guidance so that there can be no doubt as to what is expected.

If it does not comply, students will have to correct their uniform on the first day of term and will not be in lessons until this happens.

Students are expected to take responsibility for wearing the correct school uniform and comply with this policy at all times in school and on journeys to and from school. Students who are inappropriately dressed will face sanctions in accordance with the school behaviour policy.

The school is a learning environment; this is reflected in the dress code. The school reserves the right to exercise judgement in all cases.

Physical Education Boys’ Uniform Physical Education Girls’ Uniform

White socks, black shorts*, black polo shirt with school crest*. Sports trainers suitable for PE.

White socks, black shorts* or skort*, black polo shirt with school crest*. Sports trainers suitable for PE.

Maroon rugby socks* Maroon rugby socks*

Mouth Guard Mouth Guard

Studded football boots & shin pads Studded football boots & shin pads

Full zip or 1/4 zip Training Top* (optional) Full zip or 1/4 zip Training Top*

Training pants*/Sport leggings* (optional) Training pants*/Sport leggings* (optional)

Maroon rugby shirt*

*only available from SWI Schoolwear

Uniform

Black blazer with school crest* Plain white shirt with collar1

School tie* Black school trousers2 or plain black skirt

2

Tights, if worn, will be plain black or flesh-coloured.

All black, formal shoes, suitable for all weather and black laces if appropriate. No

trainers, canvas plimsolls, sneakers or boots.3

A v-neck grey jumper with maroon piping* (optional) may be worn in addition to, not in replacement of, a blazer. Plain grey jumpers are not allowed.

Salwar kameez, if worn, should be grey. Headscarf, if worn, should be black.

Notes

1 Shirts will be tucked in to the trousers/skirts at all times. Top buttons will always be done up. 2 Trousers/skirts will be formal, no denim, linen, corduroy, leather or pin-stripe; they will not be low-waisted, skin-tight, excessively loose or skinny, long, short or deliberately torn. Leggings, skin tight trousers or trousers that look like jeans are not appropriate for school. Skirts should be plain black, fully pleated, near knee length in a non-jersey fabric, we recommend the Aspire Pleated Skirt (112019) and Pleated Skirt (111850) available from SWI. 3 Shoes will be all black and in a sensible style. No boots, trainers, pumps, high heels or sneakers are allowed, nor are Vans or Converse trainers/shoes. Maximum permitted heel height 5cm. Shoes with a coloured or white logo are not permitted. If the shoes have laces they must be black.

Hair

Extreme haircuts, colours or patterns cut into hair are not permitted. Hair must be tied back when failure to do so would constitute a safety risk. Hair accessories, if worn, must be appropriate for school.

General

Makeup, if worn, should be discreet . False nails or nail extensions are not permitted.

A belt, if worn, will be plain black with plain buckle and will not be excessively wide.

Coats are needed in the cold weather and should avoid inappropriate logos or design. Hoodies, denim jackets and any other inappropriate coats are not permitted. Outdoor clothing (coats, gloves, scarves etc.) will be taken off in classrooms and assemblies. Hats will not be worn indoors.

Hot Weather Policy - In the event of exceptionally hot weather, it will be the decision of the Headteacher to implement the Hot Weather Policy:

Blazers become optional. Please note that if a second layer is needed on top of the school shirt it will be a blazer, not a jumper.

On particularly hot days, students may be allowed to remove their ties.

Snow - If heavy snow settles on the ground, appropriate boots will be permitted and then students should change into shoes at school.

All clothing and property should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Unlabelled property will be placed in Lost Property and, if not collected, will be disposed of in accordance with policy in place at that time.

Dance

Same as PE uniform (black polo shirt with school crest, black shorts/skort/training pants or sport leggings*). Black leotard optional in class but necessary for examination and show performance (only applicable for Key Stage 4 students).

Drama

Bare feet.

Jewellery

The only permitted items are one watch and a pair of plain stud earrings (one earring per ear). Any other body piercing, including ‘clear’ studs, space-making rings, large, circular or ‘dangly’ earrings of any description are not permitted even if covered by a plaster. Nose, tongue or face studs, or any kind of facial piercings are not allowed. All jewellery must be removed when requested by a member of staff; for example PE, Dance and Technology lessons. Any new piercings need to take place over the summer holidays to allow time for healing.

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School tie* (must be tied properly and not hanging loose)

Plain black trousers or plain pleated black skirt

(skinny jeans etc. are strictly forbidden; skirts should not be tight or slit, they should

be fully pleated, near knee length in a non-jersey fabric. See acceptable

examples on page 6)

Jumper (optional)*

grey with maroon

piping

Tights, if worn must be plain black or

flesh coloured

White school shirt

(top button fastened, shirt tucked in)

One small stud per ear is permitted

Black blazer

with school crest*

Black shoes

No boots, trainers, pumps, high heels (above 5cm) or sneakers are allowed

(See acceptable examples on page 7)

*Only available from SWI Schoolwear

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All jewellery must be removed

when requested

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Style Description

Colour

Unisex Blazer* Black

Female Fit Blazer* Black

School Tie* School Colours

V-neck Jumper* Grey/

Maroon

‘S-Cut’ Trousers (male-fit)

Black

‘S-Cut’ Trousers (female fit) Black

Pleated Skirt Black

‘Aspire’ Pleated Skirt Black

Compulsory items in bold

*Must only be purchased from SWI

Ordering Uniform

Style Description Colour

PE Kit

Male Fit Polo Shirt* Black

Male Fit Rugby Shirt* Maroon/

Black

Male Fit Shorts* Black

Unisex Training Pants* Black

Unisex Socks* Maroon/ Black

Female Fit Polo Shirt* Black

Full Zip Training Top* or Black

1/4 Zip Training Top* Black

Female Fit Shorts* or Black

Skort* or Black

Sports Leggings* Black www.swidtp.co.uk

All uniform can be ordered online from SWI Schoolwear - www.swidtp.co.uk. If you would like to discuss any payment issues in confidence, please contact the school or

email lwspp@lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk Normal financial support packages are in place.

Boys’ Uniform

Maroon rugby shirt* Black shorts* Full or 1/4 zip training top* (optional)

Girls’ Uniform

Black polo shirt with school crest* Black shorts* or skort*

All students require Sports trainers White socks Maroon rugby socks*

All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons

Full or 1/4 zip training top* Training pants* or sports leggings* (optional)

Black polo shirt with school crest* Training pants* or sports leggings* (optional)

Studded football boots Shin pads Mouth guard

*Only available from SWI Schoolwear

Girls' Slim Leg Trousers (T761240)

Girls’ Straight Leg Trousers

Boys’ S-cut Trousers

(111808)

Girls’ S-cut Trousers

(111790)

Boys' Adjustable Regular Leg (T764623 )

Boys' Tailored (53820517) or Regu-

lar Fit (53828001) Trousers

Girls' School Trousers

(53926901)

Trousers and skirts can be purchased from our supplier (SWI Schoolwear) however, as requested by parents/carers, we are also allowing suitable clothing to be purchased from selected retailers (examples of acceptable styles are detailed below).

Girls’ Tapered Trousers

Boys' Pleat Front Trousers

Boys’ Adjustable Waist Trousers

Girls’ Plain Front Trousers

(305-345 )

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For all students we are very clear as to what is acceptable

in terms of trousers, skirts and footwear.

Pleated Skirt

111850

Aspire Pleated Skirt

112019

Boys' Flat Front Trousers (743-697)

We wish to remind all students and their parents/carers of the following school policy when buying new school shoes: Shoes will be formal, all black and of a sensible style. No boots, trainers, pumps, high heels (above 5cm) or sneakers are allowed, nor are Vans and Converse trainers/shoes. Shoes with a coloured or white logo are not permitted. Please see below some examples of acceptable and unacceptable styles.

Not Acceptable

Tight or short skirts

Skin tight trousers, jeans, cords or leggings/jeggings

Trainers, canvas plimsolls, sneakers, high heels or boots

Hoodies More than one stud per ear, facial

piercings, ear plugs etc.

Loosely worn ties

Shorts

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May my child wear a white blouse instead of a shirt? No

May short sleeved shirts be worn all year round? Yes

May my child wear a grey cardigan instead of the v-neck jumper? No

May sweatshirts or hoodies be worn? No

May my child wear shorts? No

Is it compulsory for students to wear the blazer in class throughout the

school day and in summer? Yes they have to be worn throughout the

school day unless the teacher lets the students know they can

remove them.

Is there a ruling on what coat can be worn over the top of the blazer during the winter months?

A coat can be worn but it must not be denim or a hoodie.

What should a parent/carer do if they are unable to purchase any trousers/skirts to fit their child

either from SWI or a recommended retailer? Send a picture of the proposed item to relevant Head

of Year for them to look at and give agreement or otherwise (see p6 for examples of

acceptable styles).

Are Velcro shoes allowed? Yes (see p7 for acceptable styles).

Can children choose any item of school uniform that they prefer? Students are allowed to dress in

whichever style in which they feel most comfortable as long as it conforms to the uniform

regulations.

Do students need to have a particular school bag? No but we recommend a rucksack type which

will spread the weight of the bag across the shoulders and should have some fluorescent

markings which will show up in the dark but this is only advice and is not compulsory.

May students wear jogging pants/sports leggings for all PE lessons? Yes leggings or training /

jogging pants can be worn in all PE lessons apart from Rugby & Gymnastics but they both

must be purchased from our supplier SWI.

Can students wear ‘skins’ under their PE kit in cold weather? A black base layer under the PE kit is

fine for outdoor activities.

PE bag – should this be a draw string bag? It doesn’t matter what PE bag is chosen but please

ensure it is named.

Are the rules on jewellery the same for Lower and Upper School students? Yes, for safety

reasons, the rules regarding jewellery are that students are allowed to wear a watch and a

pair of plain small stud earrings (one earring per ear).

What are the rules on piercings? One small stud per ear, no ear plugs, stretchers or tunnels. Nose,

tongue or face studs, or any kind of facial piercings are not allowed. All Jewellery must be

removed when requested by a member of staff; for example in PE, Dance and Technology

lessons. Any new piercings need to take place over the summer holidays to allow time for

healing.

Are there rules about hair colour and style? Yes, extreme haircuts, colours or patterns cut into the

hair are not permitted.

Can my child wear make-up to school? Make-up if worn, should be discreet. For safety

reasons, false nails/nail extensions are not permitted in school.

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