Academy Uniform Policy

Our uniform is how the local community recognises and makes judgements about us as an Academy and so it is important that students always present themselves in a positive disciplined way. We want all students to be proud to wear the uniform and have a sense of pride that they belong to The St Lawrence Academy. The uniform policy supports the ethos of the Academy where we expect all students to have respect for each other and for their appearance. Students are our ambassadors and this applies as much to their appearance going to and from the Academy as when they are studying in the Academy.

A smart appearance will be expected at all times and parents / carers are asked to ensure that this is respected. Students are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times.

• Optional items:– Reversible black and teal rugby shirt with embroidered Academy logo.

• Academy knitted jumper with teal stripe to be worn under the blazer.

• Black microfibre training bottoms.

• All students should carry a school bag for books and equipment.

• If a hijab is to be worn for religious reasons, it must be plain black.

Personal Appearance

• No extreme hairstyles or colours (judgement on hair will be made by the Head of school or SLT).

• No long, painted or acrylic nails

• No jewellery allowed except for a watch and one small stud earring in each ear, nor should there be any other studs visible elsewhere.

• No hats/scarves or coats are to be worn in the building at any time. Coats must be placed in the cloakroom at the start of the day or carried in a school bag

• Shirts must be tucked in at all times

The Academy reserves the right to send a student home if they are not in the correct uniform.

The Academy commits itself to creating an environment for everyone that is characterised by our core values of Truth, Justice, Forgiveness, Generosity and Respect. These values have been used to determine this policy. This policy is updated annually.