Statement of Intent

The Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) believes that a consistent school uniform policy is vital to promote the ethos of the school and provide a sense of belonging and identity for all pupils, regardless of their protected characteristics or socio-economic circumstances.

This policy lays out the measures the school has taken to ensure a consistent, fair and inclusive uniform policy, and to implement a uniform that reflects the needs of all pupils, and is affordable and the best value for money for the school and pupils’ families.

We believe that pupils learn most effectively and achieve their best outcomes when they are comfortable, able to be themselves, and dressed in such a way that sets an appropriate tone for education.

The school reserves the right to make a judgement on where pupils’ hairstyles or hair colours are inappropriate for the school environment; however, will ensure that any such judgements do not discriminate against any pupil by virtue of their protected characteristics. Each individual pupil’s scenario will be taken into account where any judgements on appropriateness are to be made, and parents will always have the freedom to complain via the school’s Complaints Procedures Policy.

 Pupils with long hair must ensure that this does not impede their vision, cover their face or provide a health and safety risk. Long hair must be tied up during practical lessons, e.g. during PE.

The following hairstyles are not considered appropriate for school:

• Brightly-coloured, dyed hair.
• Headwear with bold patterns or colours.

Adverse weather

All pupils are required to wear weather-appropriate clothing that covers as much of their skin as possible during adverse weather.

For hot temperatures, this includes wearing:

• Loose-fitting and lightweight shirts/uniform tops and dresses with sleeves and collars or covered necklines.

• Over the knee skirts, shorts or trousers.
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• Tops that cover the shoulder area.
• Sunglasses with UV protection when outside, where possible.
Pupils are advised not to wear any jumpers or blazers/fleeces during heatwaves. If outside during break times, pupils not wearing sun-safe clothing are advised to stay in an area protected from the sun, or spare clothing is provided.

For cold temperatures, this includes wearing:

• Scarfs, gloves, coats and hats when they are outside.

• Warm jumpers that conform to the school’s uniform policy. All pupils’ clothing and footwear is clearly labelled with their name.

Lost Property

Any lost clothing is be taken to the lost property box in the school office. All lost property is retained for one week and is disposed of if it is not collected within this time.