Madeley High School
Madeley High School School Clothing Policy Abstract Madeley High school has an official school uniform which all pupils are expected to wear. We are conscious of cost and have kept the dress as simple as possible. Most items can be purchased quite easily from a wide variety of shops. Ties and badges are available from the school.
Introduction Our school uniform policy requires the support of parents. The policy is an agreement between the school and parents that make it clear for parents to clothe their son/ daughter in the required uniform as set out below. All students are required to wear PE uniform as stated below for PE and sports. Students are expected to wear their uniform with pride. Uniform appearance should be neat and tidy, with shirts and blouses tucked in. Top buttons should be fastened and ties should be touching collars in Years 7, 8 and 9 as from September 2009. This will then continue for each year group on a rolling programme so that by 2011 intake all students will have top buttons fastened and ties up to their collar. Students are to travel to and from school in the correct uniform and to wear it appropriately during the school day and at all school functions unless stated otherwise.
Changes in the school uniform are through discussion at Governors meetings and consultation with parents.
Implementation The official school uniform is as follows: BOYS Shoes
Black (plain style) with no visible Insignia ( no trainers)
Madeley High School Trousers Shirt Pullover Blazer School Tie
Plain grey/black. No cords, no denims or jeans. White with top button Plain grey or black v-necked pullover or cardigan. No sweatshirts. Black with school badge.
GIRLS Shoes Black (plain style, flat shoes). No trainers or kitten or stiletto heels. Skirt Plain grey/black. (knee length and not too tight for health and safety reasons). Trousers Plain Black and tailored (loose fit, no fashion or hipsters). BlouseWhite with top button Tights Grey or black Pullover Plain grey or black v-necked pullover or cardigan. No sweatshirts. Blazer Black with school badge. School Tie
Year 11 pupils will have a different tie from the rest of the school. School prefects and Madeley Members of Parliament will also have different ties.
Jewellery Jewellery is not permitted except for a watch and a pair of stud ear-rings. Make up Make up should not be noticeable. Coloured nail varnish is not allowed but clear nail
varnish is acceptable, however, we would discourage this due to health and safety reasons, particularly food hygiene. Hairstyles and colouring Parents should be aware that we do not permit extremes of fashion in students’ hairstyles or dress. As a health and safety measure some departments will require long hair to be tied up, e.g. PE, Design and Technology, Science
Madeley High School Outdoor coats Outdoor coats should not be worn inside the school buildings. Denim coats are not allowed. Blazers Blazers must be worn at all times (pullovers are not a replacement for blazers). Blazers can be removed at the discretion of the member of staff who is responsible for the class.
Physical Education Uniform There is an official school P.E. kit, much of which is available from the school. Y7-9 BOYS Outside training shoes/boots Inside training shoes Plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit bottoms Black socks Plain white T-shirt or Green Madeley High Polo Shirt Madeley High Rugby Shirt or Madeley High Sweatshirt GIRLS Outside training shoes/boots Inside training shoes Plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit bottoms Black socks Plain white T-shirt or Green Madeley High Polo Shirt Madeley High Rugby Shirt or Madeley High Sweatshirt Y10-11 The PE kit for Y10/11 pupils is the same as for Y7-9 pupils with the exception that pupils have the opportunity to purchase a Madeley High School black polo shirt instead of the green polo shirt. Pupils opting for GCSE PE also have the option of buying a GCSE PE kit package.
Madeley High School Funding There is a fund available to support parents with the purchase of school dress.
Mobile Phones Whilst the school accepts that students may require a mobile phone in school for emergency purposes this should not be used, seen or heard during lesson time. Staff may use their discretion to allow mobile phone within the classroom as a learning tool. Parents who wish to contact students should contact the school directly. Inappropriate use of mobile phones will result in it being taken away for ‘safeguarding’. This can then be collected from reception.
It is the responsibility of the student and parents for any valuable items and the school cannot take any responsibility for lost or stolen items, however we will endeavour to investigate any such problems if they arise. MP3/ Ipod/ headphones The school accepts that technological advances are important in the learning process and use of MP3/ Ipod/ headphones can support this. It is up to staff to use their discretion to allow these items within the classroom as a learning tool. Students may use them before and after school, during break and lunchtime (social time) however they must be turned off and put away at any other time, this includes headphones. Any inappropriate use of these items will result in it being taken away for safeguarding. This can then be collected from reception. It is the responsibility of the student and parents for any valuable items and the school cannot take any responsibility for lost or stolen items, however we will endeavour to investigate any such problems if they arise. Lost Property Within a school a vast amount of lost property is generated. All items should be clearly marked with the students name so that they can be returned. Any property that is not claimed will have several opportunities to claim before it is recycled.
Monitoring and Evaluation The position with relation to school dress is monitored by all staff with form tutors being the people who see pupils first thing in the morning and afternoon. Subject staff will reinforce standards before, during and at the end of lessons. All staff will reinforce standards around school throughout the day. If necessary issues are raised with parents.
Madeley High School Reminders are given to parents through the school’s regular communications.
September 1998 Reviewed October 2001 Reviewed July 2009