We are committed to maximising educational opportunities and achievement for all students. For students to gain the most from their time at Outwood Academy Valley, it is vital that they have excellent levels of attendance and punctuality. We expect all students to remain over 96% attendance – if your child’s attendance falls below 96%, our attendance team will be in touch with you. We would of course ask that our students strive for 100% attendance - we want to see them engage in remote learning every day. See the attendance page for more information.
Students are expected to log onto remote lessons every lesson
From March 8th we will be using our usual uniform policies. Uniform can play a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone. In particular we would like to remind you of our rules on hair colouring, nails, makeup and jewellery.
Nail polish and any type of false nails (including clear gels, acrylics, extensions, Shellac etc) are not allowed.
No jewellery is allowed except a wrist watch and a Medic Alert necklace or bracelet. Smart watches are not allowed in the Academy. If any student is thinking about having their ears pierced, or any other piercing, this should be done at the start of the summer holiday, as no student will be allowed to wear earrings or any other jewellery at any time.
Noticeable make-up is not allowed. Any make-up must be discreet. The decision as to what qualifies as discreet rests with the Principal and Executive Principal of the individual Academy. False eyelashes are not to be worn. Henna is not allowed.
Hairstyles and colour should be sensible.
Please check with your child’s Learning Manager before considering any dramatic changes to style or colour. No offensive patterns should be shaved into hairstyles. No scarves or bandanas are allowed (unless for religious reasons). Hair accessories can only be worn in the hair and must be black or Academy purple; hair bobbles cannot be worn on the wrist.
Uniforms do not need to be cleaned:
• more often than usual
• using different methods
Increased ventilation may make school building cooler than usual over the winter months and each class teacher will decide whether it is appropriate for students to wear their coat in the classroom.