SCHOOL UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE

All pupils are expected to always wear their school uniform correctly, including to and from school. If pupils are not in full school uniform, they may be placed in the school’s internal suspension room until the correct uniform is worn.

If pupils are seen with items which are not part of our school uniform or do not uphold our appearance expectations, sanctions and possible confiscation of items will be enforced.

If student pictures are not clearly identifiable on their ID cards, they may be asked to replace their ID cards so that they can be clearly identified as pupils of The Heathland School. Deliberately defacing or concealing images on the ID cards is not permitted and may be sanctioned if seen.

Staff at The Heathland School may discipline pupils for breaches of the school's uniform and appearance expectations in accordance with the school's Behaviour Policy.

Where appropriate, the Headteacher, or a member of the Senior Leadership Team authorised by the Headteacher, may require a pupil to return home briefly to remedy a breach of the school's uniform or appearance policy where this can be achieved promptly. Parents or carers will be informed of this decision.

The school will always respond to uniform breaches in a fair, reasonable and proportionate manner, taking into account any circumstances that may be outside the pupil's control, including medical needs, protected characteristics, SEND or financial hardship, in line with current Department for Education guidance. Persistent or deliberate refusal to comply with the school's uniform expectations may result in disciplinary sanctions in accordance with the school's Behaviour Policy and, in exceptional cases, may lead to suspension where appropriate.

Summer Uniform

Summer uniform will be called on a weekly basis during periods of high/extreme temperature. Pupils can remove their blazers however all pupils must have their top button done up, wear their tie, lanyard and have their shirts tucked in at all times.

In exceptional circumstances, additional provisions might be put in place. These will be communicated as and when required.

PE KIT

All items of clothing should be labelled with the pupil’s name. All jewellery must be removed prior to a lesson and pupils should ensure that any valuables are handed to a member of staff in the changing rooms.

Pupils should bring their PE kit to every lesson. If a pupil has an injury, they must still bring in their PE kit and a note as they will be asked to change and adopt a different role in the lesson (i.e.

Coach/Umpire etc.)

Our requirements for PE kit:

• Plain round neck white T-shirt (with the Heathland crest or unbranded)
• Navy blue shorts
• White ankle sports socks
• Navy blue games socks (knee length)
• Trainers (non-marking soles) or Astro Trainers (It would be beneficial to have either Astro trainers or studded boots for their rugby lessons)
• Plain navy track suit bottoms and a white base layer are allowed during the half terms either side of Christmas or in extreme weather conditions
• Navy round neck sweatshirt (optional and must be unbranded or with the Heathland crest)

SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE

Pupils should dress as they would in a formal environment. Extremes of fashion are not acceptable. Pupils are expected to wear:

• Lanyard and ID card around their neck
• A formal suit and tie; jacket / blazer
• Trousers must be of a formal fit
• Skirts and dresses must be of knee length and of a formal fit
• A collared shirt, blouse or formal top
• Formal jumper (no cardigans)
• Smart / professional footwear (trainers are not acceptable) The following are not acceptable:

Short skirts and dresses; jeans; jeggings; or hooded tops.

No facial piercings are permitted apart from a nose or ear studs.

Large hoop or dangling earrings are not permitted due to health and safety reasons.

If Sixth Formers break the dress code they should be referred to the relevant Head of Year.

Sixth Form Summer dress code

Males are permitted to wear a smart polo shirt and shorts whilst females are permitted to wear a smart top and either shorts or tracksuit. Trainers are permitted.

Uniform Transgressions

All pupils should arrive to school wearing the correct school uniform and should wear their uniform with pride inside and outside of school. Uniform will be checked and monitored daily. Not wearing full school uniform or not adhering to our high expectations of uniform will lead to pupils being sanctioned. Pupils who arrive in school wearing incorrect uniform may be asked to wear spare uniform or be sent home to change into the correct uniform before returning to school. To minimise any loss of education as a result of changing into the correct uniform the school urges pupils and parents to familiarise themselves with the policy and ensure the correct uniform is worn. Please note that repeated breaches of the uniform policy may result in disciplinary sanctions being invoked. This could include CBS detentions or internal suspension.