Uniform

‘Pupils demonstrate pride in their school through their smart uniform’

Ofsted, November 2017

• Black blazer with school badge
• Plum V neck jumper with school logo
• 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, and they must have no heel or a very small heel. Laces should be black. Trainers and canvas shoes are not acceptable. 

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The above trainers and canvas pumps are NOT permitted. 

If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of any aspect of school uniform please contact your daughter's Head of Year for advice before purchasing.

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Policy on Incorrect Uniform

We encourage all our pupils to act independently and take responsibility for themselves.  If pupils have an issue with their uniform they must go to their Pastoral Year Team Office before the start of school to rectify it.  In the case of broken shoes, pupils must bring a note from home and collect spare shoes from their Year Team Office or the Pupil Support Hub before the start of school. Failure to do this will result in a uniform detention. Consistent uniform issues may result in further consequences such as loss of social time. Refusal to change incorrect uniform will be classed as defiance and dealt with in accordance with our Behaviour Policy.

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Socks/tights - these can be flesh coloured, black or grey. No patterned or lacy tights or socks. Short white, black or grey socks in the summer months are acceptable. Leggings or leg warmers are not permitted.

Headscarves - should be black only.

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, one discreet bracelet and one discreet necklace.

Nails, Make Up & Hair* - nails should look natural. False nails are not allowed. All other types of nail polish will be removed. Make-up and hair colour should be natural.

PE Kit

• White polo shirt.
• Plain black jogging bottoms (no leggings, cycling shorts or flared trousers) 
• Trainers don’t have to be specific colour.
• A black fleece with the school logo is compulsory for all pupils in Years 7-10 and any pupils taking GCSE to BTEC PE in Year 11. (this replaces the purple 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.