Dressing for Excellence What can parents do?
Make sure you are aware of the benefits of wearing school uniform and discuss these with your child
Stay committed to it – sometimes the road may be rocky, but it is worth showing your commitment
Keep in contact with the school and other parents; a united approach will reinforce the messages to children and young people
If you are contacted by the school to inform you that your child has not worn any or part of the approved uniform, discuss it with him/her; set out your expectations and revisit the benefits
Praise your child for wearing the full school uniform. Tell your child how smart he/she looks
Lasswade High School Centre
Dressing for Excellence Lasswade High School Centre School Uniform Policy
Lasswade High School Centre 11 Eskdale Drive Bonnyrigg Midlothian EH19 2LA Tel: 0131 663 7171 Fax: 0131 663 6634 Sports Centre Reception : 0131 660 1933 Email: lasswade_hs@midlothian.gov.uk
Dressing for Excellence
Dressing for Excellence CHECKLIST
Dressing for Excellence At Lasswade High School Centre we strive to achieve inclusion, achievement, ambition and progress for all, in everything that we do. ‘School Uniform and Dress Code’ is an important way of reinforcing this drive for excellence.
White school shirt
LHSC house tie – visible
Lasswade High School Centre expects and strongly encourages all pupils to have as high a standard of uniform as possible since it can:
or knee length shorts
contribute to school security and personal safety instil pride in the school and contribute to its values
promote a positive and professional work ethic
help pupils to see school as a place of learning
support positive behaviour and discipline
encourage identity with, and support school ethos
promote equality of opportunity and social justice
protect children and young people from social pressures (to dress in a particular fashionable or expensive way)
nurture cohesion and promote good relations between different groups of pupils, and foster a spirit of partnership among pupils and staff, between home and school, and between community and school.
Plain black full length school trousers or skirt (respectable length)
Belt, if worn, plain black only Black top – plain black Black shoes *
There are forms of dress which are unacceptable in school, such as items of clothing/footwear which:
fail to identify child/young person as a pupil of Lasswade High School Centre
are not in keeping with the school ethos
could be a health and safety hazard (such as loose fitting clothing, flammable clothing, certain types of piercing/ear rings)
could cause damage to flooring
is so tight, short or revealing that it could cause offence to others
are caps/hats
hooded sweatshirts (unless school sports team but these must be removed in class)
are stiletto heels, platforms, trainers or sandals
Plain black tights
No extremes of hair colour
PE Kit -Black shorts /Tracksuit, white T-shirt, sports training shoes
1.
Text message will be sent to parent/carer informing them that their son/daughter is not appropriately dressed
School Bag
2.
Reflective exercise issued to pupil on third occasion of inappropriate dress
Homework Diary
3.
Further failure to comply will lead to a phone call to parent/carer from Guidance teacher
Pencil Case
4.
If problem persists pupil will be referred to Senior Management Team and parental meeting arranged
LHSC Water bottle
*Shoes should offer support and protection, especially when worn in labs or workshops.
If a pupil does not follow the dress code and their dress is seen as unacceptable the following steps will be taken.