Uniform for 2020-2021

As you may be aware, the latest DfE Guidance for the full school reopening states that ‘We would encourage all schools to maintain their usual uniform policies in the autumn term. Uniform can play a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone. Uniforms do not need to be cleaned any more often than usual, nor do they need to be cleaned using methods which are different from normal.’ As per the proposed return to school document shared with all parents, we are expecting pupils to return on 8th March wearing full uniform.

Please see the summary below of the Avanti House School uniform specification. The school’s approved uniform suppliers are Brigade Clothing.

Ties

All students, including girls, are expected to wear a tie. These should be worn with a traditional knot; large knots or short ties are not acceptable.

Shirts

A white school shirt must be worn with a top button which fastens at the neck. The shirt should be long enough to be tucked in and the top button must be fastened at all times. Blouse style shirts with rounded collars are not allowed. If students wish to wear a vest, then these also have to be plain white with no logo and are the same sleeve length in the as the shirt or shorter.

Skirts

Girls may wear a grey skirt, which has two inverted kick pleats and no splits. It is important to ensure that the skirt is knee-length and not made of stretchy material. Students will be asked to replace skirts that no longer comply with the length requirements.

Trousers

Trousers must be grey (not black or charcoal) and of a classic wider style: straight, with no visible zips, studs or buckles and which do not fit closely on any part of the leg.

Blazers and Jumpers

Blazers and jumpers must have the school’s logo and can only be bought from the approved school outfitters. Logos are not sold separately. Blazers are a compulsory part of the school uniform and every student will be expected to have one for the start of the next academic year. Jumpers must be of the V-neck style.

Shoes

Shoes should be of plain black leather or leather-type, with plain black soles and black laces. Black suede, fabric or canvas type shoes, boots or trainer type shoes are not permitted, this includes the Clarks variety with the Velcro straps. Shoes need to be comfortable enough to walk to school in and suitable to wear in wet weather. In winter, students may walk to school in boots, but these should be changed upon arrival at school.

Socks and tights

Socks and tights must be plain black or dark grey. For all pupils socks should be an appropriate length - above the ankle and below the knee.

Piercings

Only one small, plain silver or gold-coloured round stud in the bottom of each ear lobe is permitted. If your child is thinking of having a piercing elsewhere in the ear during the holidays, please remember that these take longer to heal and seem to cause more problems due to infection than those in the bottom of the ear lobes. It is strongly advised that students do not have these piercings during term time or the shorter holidays as they will not heal before the student returns to school. Students will be asked to remove any extra studs, without exception or excuse. Other facial piercings, including nose and tongue piercings, are not permitted.

Jewellery

Only religious bracelets and/or necklaces will be allowed and with the exception of a pair of earrings no other jewellery will be permitted (including cotton ‘friendship bracelets’ or elastic ‘loom’ bracelets/necklaces). Religious necklaces should be worn inside the shirt for safety reasons. No jewellery can be worn visibly on ankles.

Make-up

Make-up, including tinted moisturiser or concealer is not allowed, this will be strictly enforced.

False Nails and Painted Nails

Excessively long nails are not suitable for school as they have been known to cause

injuries to the student if they become caught or bent backwards during sporting activities. Only natural looking, non-coloured, false nails are permitted.

Hair

Extreme hairstyles are not allowed. Unnatural hair colours are not permitted. Borders and patterns, including a shaved parting, must not be shaved into the hair or eyebrows. Girls are allowed to wear their hair down however for practical subjects this must be tied back.

Hoodies

Hoodies are not allowed to be worn in, or on the way to, school and will be confiscated.

PE Kit

All students

· Avanti School PE shorts

· Avanti School PE polo shirt

· White ankle length socks

· Avanti School rugby Shirt

· Avanti School tracksuit bottoms (optional) – non-Avanti tracksuit bottoms are not allowed

· Hair ties where required (all students to have hair tied up away from face)

· Avanti School football socks

· Avanti School sweatshirt

· Sports trainers (not plimsoles)

· Football boots

· Appropriate blue or black waterproof

· Sweatbands (to cover any religious bracelets, bands that cannot be removed)

Girls

· Avanti PE skirt/skort

· Nails to be short (cannot be see when looking at palms)

Boys

· Shinpads (optional)