The forms of dress which are unacceptable in school are items of clothing which:

• potentially encourage faction (such as football colours)

• could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans):

• could cause health and safety difficulties, such as loose fitting clothing,

• sportswear made of flammable material, and body piercing/jewellery.

For PE and sport unacceptable items include clothing which:

• could cause damage to flooring:

• carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco:

• could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do