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    • School Uniform

    Introduction

    It is our policy that all students in Year 4 to Year 11 should wear a school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours, unless exempted from doing so by the Headteacher on designated days. We provide a complete list of the items needed for school uniform in our school prospectus and on our website. Effective teaching and learning requires organisation, and this starts with a smart and tidy appearance which helps to instil discipline and pride in students’ appearance and reduces the risk of distraction in lessons.

    Aims and objectives

    Our policy is based on the notion that a school uniform;

    • promotes a sense of identity and pride for students attending the school;
    • engenders a feeling of community and belonging;
    • is practical and smart;                                                          
    • is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be);
    • makes students feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
    • is regarded as suitable, and good value for money by most parents;
    • has been designed with health and safety in mind.

    Parents/Carers

    • support the School Uniform Policy;
    • ensure that students are appropriately dressed, wearing correct uniform and are ready to learn;
    • ensure that they keep their child’s school uniform clean and in good condition.

    Students

    • wear correct school uniform when attending school, representing the school, or when participating in a school organised event outside normal school hours;
    • wear their uniform with pride;
    • keep their uniform clean and tidy.

    Our Uniform Consists of:

    Sweatshirt Colours for 2024/2025

    KS2         Sweatshirt           Purple

    Yr 7        Sweatshirt          Black

    Yr 8        Sweatshirt           Black

    Yr 9        Sweatshirt           Black

    Yr 10      Sweatshirt          Grey

    Yr 11      Sweatshirt           Grey

    White Polo shirt

    (All sweatshirts and polo shirts must have the Lindsworth logo on)

    Black school trousers (skinny fit trousers / leggings and jeans are not acceptable)

    Plain black school shoes or plain black trainers (no canvas, trainers or trainer like shoes with logos or ‘made by’ sports brands)

    PE: Pupils can bring their own plain t-shirt and plain tracksuit bottoms / joggers for PE.

    All School uniform items can be purchased direct from school – please contact Reception

    Guidelines

    • It is expected that all students wear the school uniform on each school day with the appropriate footwear.
    • If a student does not wear the correct uniform, a verbal and/or written reminder of our expectations will be communicated to the student and parents/carers
    • If a student arrives at school wearing incorrect uniform with no communication from parents/carers, they are expected to wear borrowed uniform items from the Uniform Store for that day.
    • If a student arrives at school wearing incorrect uniform with communication from parents/carers, it will be with the expectation that the issue will be resolved the following day.
    • Students are responsible for taking care of their own school uniform and any item borrowed from school.
    • Students who repeatedly come to school without the correct school uniform may be placed in inclusion.

    Jewellery, piercings, extreme haircuts/colours, tattoos

    For Health and Safety reasons students are not allowed to wear jewellery (including piercings) or make-up in school or on their way to and from school whilst in school uniform. The only exception to this rule is a watch. The watch should be functional and practical, not an expensive ‘fashion item’.

    The school does not permit students to have extreme haircuts and hair colours that could serve as a distraction to other students. Parents should also be aware that tattoos are not permitted.

    Footwear

    All students are required to wear black shoes or trainers (plain black with no logos).

    Discipline

    The Headteacher has the legal authority to discipline students for not wearing correct school uniform.  In extreme cases a student could be suspended for persistently failing to wear school uniform. It is our intention to explore all avenues, through consultation and discussion with parents/carers, to avoid this sanction being taken. If a student arrives at school not wearing the correct uniform, school will endeavour to find the cause and remedy the situation. A letter will be sent home to parents.  Should the problem persist, parents/carers may be invited into school to discuss the situation.

    Lost Property

    Any unidentified items of school uniform will be placed in boxes in Lost Property. Students are encouraged to look in these boxes to reclaim lost property on the understanding that the found item will be clearly named.

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