Walsall Academy Uniform & Dress Code Policy Reviewed by: V J Evans Revised: 27 th November 2012
INTRODUCTION To facilitate effective teaching and learning at the Academy there is a strict code of conduct with respect to uniform and office dress for both staff and students. Establishing and maintaining high expectations of appearance for staff and students is essential to supporting the ethos of a professional business orientated educational environment. In our diverse community some of our students follow religious guidance on aspects of appropriate clothing. The Academy is sensitive to the requirements of specific items of dress code required by religious beliefs. STUDENT UNIFORM & DRESS CODE Students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 will wear the prescribed uniform at all times. Sixth Form students will not wear the prescribed uniform but will wear clothing appropriate for the business world or office. Members of the general public will make judgements about the Academy based upon standards of academic achievement, behaviour and uniform. All students will be expected to wear full uniform when being transported to and from the Academy. Students are required to take a pride in their appearance and this should be replicated in the way uniform is worn. It is essential that all students take their ambassadorial role for the Academy seriously at all times. Uniform for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Students Official Academy clothing is supplied by Clive Mark Schoolwear and Buxton and Bonnett (contact details at end of policy) Male Uniform Name badge (provided by the Academy) Academy tie (purple & gold) White shirt Black trousers Black blazer with Academy logo Black or grey socks Black plain (leather style) shoes of a sensible design with heels no higher than 2 inches. (Shoes or boots with deep tread soles are not allowed). Sports logos on shoes or trainer style shoes are not permitted Suitable carrying bag (Large enough to carry two A4 folders) Jewellery: Earrings, rings, nose studs, body piercing and related Hair style: Extreme hair style, unnatural colouring, shaved lines, or shaved areas are not allowed Tattoos: Tattoos are not allowed Students are not permitted to wear denim jackets, hoodies or baseball hats; a waterproof coat may be worn to and from school. Revised: 27 th November 2012 1
Female Uniform Name badge (provided by the Academy) Academy tie (purple & gold) White blouse Black Girls Trousers from either Buxton and Bonnet Trutex JWT 446 or Clive Mark Remarkable 4326 Or Academy tartan kilt skirt below the knee Black blazer with Academy logo Black socks or plain black tights Black plain (leather style/type not suede or fabric) shoes of a sensible design with heels no higher than 2 inches. (Shoes or boots with deep tread soles are not allowed). Sports logos on shoes or trainer style shoes are not permitted Hijabs, scarves and turbans worn for religious reasons must be plain black or Academy purple Suitable carrying bag (Large enough to carry two A4 folders) Jewellery: Earrings, rings, nose studs, body piercing and related Hair style: No extreme hair style or unnatural colouring, shaved lines are not allowed Make-up: Key Stage 3 Not to be worn Key Stage 4 Not to be worn liberally Tattoos: Tattoos are not allowed Students are not permitted to wear denim jackets, hoodies or baseball hats; a waterproof coat may be worn to and from school. No variation of the skirt or trouser style is acceptable. All students will be encouraged to take a pride in their personal appearance. The senior management reserve the right to take appropriate action to ensure all students wear the correct uniform in a way that enhances the reputation and reinforces the ethos of the Academy. Parents are asked to clearly label all items of clothing with their child s name. Dress Code for Sixth Form Revised: 27 th November 2012 2
All students are to wear clothing that would be appropriate for the business world or office. Male Dress Code Name badge (provided by the Academy) Smart suit/jacket and trousers Collared shirt and tie Smart sensible shoes Jewellery: Earrings, rings, nose studs, body piercing and related Hair style: No extreme hair style or colouring Make-up: Not to be worn Tattoos: Not permitted Students are not permitted to wear denim jackets, hoodies or baseball hats. Example Below: Revised: 27 th November 2012 3
Female Dress Code Name badge (provided by the Academy) Dress suit (skirt to be at knee length or below) Or Trouser suit (full length trousers) Blouse (not low cut) Smart sensible shoes Jewellery: Earrings, rings, nose studs, body piercing and related Hair style: No extreme hair style or colouring Make-up: Not to be worn liberally Tattoos: Not permitted Students are not permitted to wear denim jackets, hoodies or baseball hats. All Sixth Form students will be encouraged to take a pride in their personal appearance. The senior management reserve the right to take appropriate action to ensure all students dress appropriately to enhance the reputation and reinforce the ethos of the Academy. Example Below: Revised: 27 th November 2012 4
Sports and Performing Arts Kit for all students Official Academy Sports and Performing Arts kit is supplied by Uniforms Plus (contact details at end of Policy). Male & Female Kit Games shirt (purple & gold with logo) Polo shirt (purple with logo) Shorts (purple with logo) Games socks long (purple & gold) PE ankle socks (white) Academy tracksuit (purple & gold with logo) Walsall Academy Performing Arts T shirt (black with logo) Walsall Academy Performing Arts Tracksuit Bottoms (black with logo) Financial Bursary Support Eligible parents and Sixth Form students will be given financial support to help them in the purchasing of uniform or office dress. For details of eligibility and nature of support available please refer to the Bursary Support Policy. STAFF DRESS CODE Teaching Staff and Teaching Assistants All teaching staff and teaching assistants are required to wear smart business dress. It is essential that teaching staff set a good example to students with regard to appearance. The Academy will issue Physical Education/Drama and Dance teaching staff with corporate tracksuits and polo shirts. Teaching staff may prefer not to wear tracksuit bottoms when teaching but are required to wear these when not in their teaching area. The dress code is to be maintained at all times including training days and student holidays. Administration and Support Staff The Academy will issue Administration and Support Staff with particular items of corporate clothing. This should be worn at all times including student holidays. Revised: 27 th November 2012 5
SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIERS Supplier of Boys and Girls School Uniform: Clive Mark Schoolwear Quasar Shopping Centre Park Street Walsall WS1 1LY Tel: (01922) 622556 Buxton & Bonnett 39-40 Digbeth Walsall WS1 1RD Tel: 01922 622995 Supplier of PE Kit and Performing Arts Kit: Uniforms Plus Unit 6 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre Cannock Road Chase Terrace Staffs WS7 8JR Tel: 01543 677068 Revised: 27 th November 2012 6