Uniform

The Uniform Consists of:

• Black blazer with school badge
• Plum V neck jumper with school logo (optional)
• Black Charleston skirt, long plain black skirt or black tailored trousers. No stretchy material allowed for trousers or skirts.
• Plain white open V neck shirt

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The above are not permitted.

• Shoes - should be black, sensible and waterproof. They must be suede, leather or have a leather-look finish, with no heel or only a very small heel. Laces should be black. All-black, leather (or leather-look) trainer-style shoes are permitted (for example: Nike Air Force style, black leather Vans).
  
  Trainer-style shoes made from fabric, or those with visible air bubbles in the sole or heel, are not permitted (for example: Air Max styles or canvas Vans).
  
  Canvas shoes, Crocs or similar styles are not acceptable

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The above trainers and canvas pumps are NOT permitted. 

If you are unsure about suitability, please contact your child’s Head of Year before purchasing.

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Policy on Incorrect Uniform

We encourage all our pupils to take pride in their appearance and to take responsibility for meeting our uniform expectations. If a pupil has an issue with their uniform, they should go to their Year Team Office or Pupil Support Hub before the start of the school day so that this can be resolved. Where needed, support (such as loan items) will be provided.

If uniform concerns are not addressed before the school day, pupils will be supported to correct these during the day. Where issues occur more regularly, we will work with pupils and families to ensure expectations are met consistently.

In line with our Behaviour Policy, repeated or unresolved uniform issues may result in proportionate consequences. However, our focus will always be on supporting pupils to meet expectations and maintain high standards.

Where a pupil chooses not to follow reasonable instructions to correct their uniform, this will be managed in line with the school’s behaviour systems.

In exceptional circumstances, for example for a child with a diagnosed medical condition or special educational need or disability, reasonable adjustments (“flexing”) may be considered. Requests should be made via the Head of Year or the SEN team.

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Socks/tights - these should be flesh-coloured, black or grey. Patterned or lacy tights or socks are not permitted. Short white, black or grey socks may be worn during the summer months. Leggings or leg warmers are not permitted

Headscarves - should be black. After May half term there is an option of wearing white.

Coats & Jackets - need to be smart and practical. They should be plain with no writing or large logos. The following are NOT allowed and will be confiscated:

• hooded tops
• tracksuit tops
• branded tops
• gilets
• jackets with leather or denim are not allowed

Jewellery - we allow one plain stud in each ear and one small stud in the nose. Nose rings and hooped/dangly earrings are not permitted. All piercings must be removed for PE. Girls can also wear one discreet ring, a watch, and one discreet necklace. Bracelets should not be worn.

Nails, Make Up & Hair* - nails should look natural. False nails are not allowed. Nail polish may be removed if it does not meet expectations.

Make-up should be subtle and natural in appearance. False eyelashes are not permitted in Years 7–10. In Year 11, natural-looking false eyelashes may be worn.

Hair colour and style should be appropriate for school and reflect a natural appearance.

PE Kit

• White polo shirt.
• Plain black jogging bottoms (no leggings)
• Trainers don’t have to be specific colour.
• A fleece is compulsory for all pupils in Years 7-10 and any pupils taking GCSE to BTEC PE in Year 11. (Year 9-11 can wear either the purple or black fleece. Those in Year 7-8 should be wearing the black fleece)

Swanshurst School reserves the right to define what is appropriate uniform and to ask for any item of jewellery to be removed if deemed inappropriate.

Our current suppliers include:

• Clive Marks (Kings Heath)
• Mansuri
• Midland Schoolwear

 

* THE HALO CODE.

Our school champions the right of staff and students to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black staff and students’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance.

We welcome Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

At this school, we recognise and celebrate our staff and students’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on anyone’s ability to succeed.