Uniform

Our school branded uniform and other items of uniform can be purchased directly from Trutex online by creating an account at www.trutex.com and entering our school code LEA10106SC.

All non - branded items are available online and in local retailers and stores.

Shirt	Blue/white narrow striped shirt
Skirt	Plain navy blue drop waist pleated knee length or twin pleated skirt - to be worn no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
Trousers	Plain navy blue, tailored loose straight leg or bootleg style (not "skinny fit"). Wide enough to allow sufficient width at the ankle, allowing for boots to be worn underneath the trouser. Summer term only City shorts.
Sweatshirt/Cardigan	V-necked navy blue with embroidered school logo, or navy cardigan with embroidered school logo. Each sweatshirt/cardigan must have the year specific ribbon sown below the school logo Yr 7 - Red (Joining in September 24) Yr 8 - Green Yr 9 - Blue Yr 10 - Gold Yr 11 - Lilac White round neck t-shirt may be worn under blouse in winter months
Socks/Tights	Plain white, navy or black
Footwear	Leather–like flat shoes or ankle boots in black, dark brown or navy, no canvas shoes, plimsolls or sandals to be worn. Boots can only be worn October to March and they should be black, dark brown or navy. Boots must be worn under the trousers.
Coat	Plain navy, black, cream or light coloured jacket. No hoodies or logos. Denim and leather jackets are not acceptable.

All uniform items should be labelled clearly with the owner's name.

Jewellery

The only jewellery which may be worn is a watch and no more than 2 small stud earrings (no stretchers) which must be removed for Physical Education.

FACIAL PIERCINGS AND OTHER VISIBLE PIERCINGS AND TATTOOS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Hair, Nails & Make-Up

Hair dye must be within the attached range. Please see hair colour chart. Shaved patterns in the hair are not permitted.

No make-up is to be worn by pupils in years 7-11.

No coloured nail varnish to be worn. False nails (acrylic) should not be longer than 0.5cm from the finger tip and must not be patterned or coloured.

Hair bands, scrunchies and clips, if worn, must be small and plain navy blue or black in colour. Bandanas are not allowed.

Any items that are an infringement of our uniform policy may be confiscated.

PE Kit

Games and Athletics	White collared polo shirt (embroidered school logo optional), Navy shorts, White socks, Navy Tracksuit, White outdoor trainers.
Dance	Black leggings or footless tights, black top and bare feet.
Performing Arts	Black leggings or footless tights, plain brightly coloured top and bare feet.

All kit should be clearly named.

All kit should be plain and void of any large pictures/designs/logos.

Long hair should be tied back. Students should provide their own hair bands, although the PE department has a supply of elastic bands which could be used.

All jewellery should be removed

This should be placed in valuables tray and then handed into the PE Office. No responsibility will be taken for valuables left in the changing room.

Medical bracelets/necklaces should also be removed, and the member of staff informed.

All staff should challenge any students who are wearing incorrect uniform, jewellery and makeup. Facial or other obvious body piercings and tattoos are not permitted.

Any student not adhering to the school’s expectations will be sent home to change. This action will be followed up through our disciplinary procedures and in accordance with the Department for Education School Uniform Guidance, Sept 2013, which states that “Teachers can discipline pupils for breaching the school’s rules on uniform or appearance” and that “a head teacher may ask a pupil to go home to remedy a breach of the school’s rules on appearance or uniform.” In line with our behaviour policy, we will also make a decision to isolate any student in incorrect uniform.

Our aim is to ensure that your daughter achieves her full potential and therefore we are grateful for your support in ensuring that our students meet the expectations of our uniform policy.