School Uniform

Why is a school uniform important?

Our School Uniform is important to us. It is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life. It promotes a genuine sense of belonging, readiness to work and a focused frame of mind.

 

Smartness and high standards of appearance are expected at all times.

At Wellfield Academy, we believe that a school uniform is important, because it:

  • Is cost effective (reducing the requirement for changes of outfits)
  • Contributes to a sense of belonging
  • Fosters a feeling of pride
  • Reduces ‘fashion competition’ between students

Our School Uniform

All of our items of uniform/PE kit are non- gender specific.

  • White shirt with top button fastened and shirt tails tucked into trousers/skirt
  • V-necked grey branded school jumper (optional)
  • Black school trousers or school thick pleated skirt (skirts should be knee length, branded are optional)
  • Black blazer with school badge
  • School tie
  • Plain, black socks
    • If wearing the skirt, socks should be long, but no higher than the knee (no patterns or bows) or plain black tights can be worn
  • If a hair covering is worn, it should be plain black

 

Footwear

  • Plain, black, smart, sturdy shoes (Boots, trainers, shoes with logos, flimsy ballet/court shoes, pumps, fabric or high heels are not acceptable).
  • If you are unsure of the suitability of footwear, please ask a member of the pastoral team. Acceptable footwear is at the discretion of the Headteacher.

 

Outdoor clothing

  • Outdoor wear should be a plain coloured coat.  High vis strips are highly recommended, especially in winter.
  • Casual outer garments such as non-school jumpers, hoodies, fleeces, cardigans, leather or denim jackets etc. are not acceptable and should be removed before entering school then placed into bags/lockers.
  • Coats must be removed on entry into all classrooms.
  • We strongly advise that expensive branded outdoor clothing is not worn for daily school use as the school will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to these items.
  • Once removed, coats should be placed in bags or lockers or onto the back of chairs in a classroom.
  • Blazers should be worn at all times around school including movement to and from lessons and coats/ jumpers should not be worn in place of blazers.
  • Plain coloured scarves and hats may be worn during cold weather, but these should not be worn in the school buildings.

 

Senior staff will inform staff and students if the uniform policy is to be relaxed during hot weather.

 

Bags and belongings

  • Every student should have a school bag for school equipment.
  • Bags should be sturdy and dark in colour. 

 

P.E. and Games Kit     

  • Black round neck t-shirt with school logo
  • Black shorts or skort
  • Long black sports socks
  • Trainers
  • ¼ zip training top with school logo (optional)
  • Football / rugby boots/ shin pads/ gum shield – staff will notify when these are required

 

For all PE lessons (including indoor lessons) non-participating students must have their full PE kit regardless.  They will be involved in the lesson in other ways to ensure that they are supervised at all times.  Bringing a change of clothes for PE ensures that students still have a clean/dry uniform for school use and that they are suitably dressed to undertake a variety of roles such as sports leaders, officials and organisers. Consequently, if a student arrives in school with a note explaining why they cannot participate in full PE kit, they will still be required to get changed into PE kit.

 

Fashion Items / Other

  • Earrings: one small stud earring is allowed in the ear lobe. All other piercings must be removed.  
  • Nose studs or retainers are not allowed and students will need to remove these in school.
  • No jewellery except for earrings (as above) and a watch. If a student needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, it should be removed or covered up during physical activity or during practical learning. Jewellery worn for medical or religious reasons will only be allowed once approval has been sought and agreed in writing in advance.  Smart watches, or similar items, which connect to the internet are not allowed to be worn during the school day.
  • Hair should not obscure a student’s vision or pose a Health and safety risk.  Extreme hairstyles or colourings are not allowed.  Hair should be cut no shorter than grade 1. If parents are unsure as to the suitability of a hairstyle, they should check with the pastoral team in school first.  Hair accessories should be small, plain and navy or black.  Shaved patterns in hair or eyebrows will not be permitted.
  • Any make up, including false tan worn in school should be discreet. 
  • Nail varnish, false eye lashes or false nails are not allowed.
  • Facial hair should be tidy.
  • No student should have any tattoo which is visible.

 

ALL ITEMS OF SCHOOL UNIFORM MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED

Whilst items of school uniform can be purchased from local supermarkets and other shops, as well as buying items directly from us at school, one of our uniform stockist for the school tie, skirt, girls trousers, blazer and PE kit is:

Opening Hours:

Mon 12-5pm
Tue 12-5pm
Wed 12-5pm
Thu 12-5pm
Fri CLOSED
Sat 10:00am-3pm
Sunday CLOSED

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