School Uniform and PE Kit

School Uniform List

· Black blazer with school badge to be worn at all times.

· White shirt with collar which buttons to the neck. These must be tucked in at all times.

· Black skirt – must be approximately knee length and not be of a tight-fitting style or material (no lycra).

· Black trousers must be plain, formal and of an office style with no visible zips.

· Black V-neck knitted sweater (optional) – plain and long sleeved (no cardigans).

· School College tie – clip on type which must always be worn.

· Dark socks or plain tights.

· All black Shoes or Trainers (black plimsolls will be issued to any student who chooses not to follow this instruction).

Expectations regarding school uniform will be strictly enforced

PLEASE NOTE:

· Coat (not a hooded top) which should be plain and dark.

· T-shirts, camisoles and blouses/shirts which do not button to the collar, should not be worn; sweatshirts, hooded tops or similar bearing slogans should not be worn either as part of the school uniform or as a school coat.

· Trousers: jean style, leggings or other tight-legged trousers and those with studs or zipped front pockets are not acceptable.

· Leather and denim clothing are not acceptable under any circumstances.

· Hairstyles should be neat with no extremes in style, cut or colour. Hair length should not be less than grade 2. Long hair must be tied back for all practical subjects.

· Piercings- Only simple studded earrings are permissible. Hoops, rings, semi-circular, or any other piercings may not be worn. No facial piercings are permitted (included nose piercings).

· Makeup – If pupils wish to wear makeup it should be subtle and lightly applied. Pupils will remove make up if it is deemed too garish this includes if eyelash extensions are too heavy and long.

· Nails – Nail varnish is permitted however this must be removed for food technology. Acrylic or gel nails should not be longer than the end of the finger.

· Jewellery –  Jewellery must not be excessive. Necklaces may be worn under shirts and should not be visible. (if excessive jewellery is seen learners will be asked to remove it).

Sanctions:

• For pupils with incorrect uniform, the school has a stock of uniform which can be loaned out temporarily for the day. This is regularly cleaned and laundered. There is an expectation that, if a pupil is asked to wear this uniform, then they will comply without argument. Refusal to comply will result in the pupil being internally isolated; parents will be contacted.
• Pupils who do not wear their uniform correctly will be reminded to wear their uniform correctly and given a debit.

Headscarves:  A plain black head scarf may be worn to cover the hair.  Girls who wish to wear headscarves may do so as long as these conform to the requirements listed over:

• The fabric should be lightweight and black.
• The headscarves should be folded under the chin, taken round to the back of the neck and the ends tucked in – this conforms to health and safety requirements.
• Headscarves should be worn so that the collar and tie can be seen.

Jilbab: Under Article 9.2 of the Human Rights Act, the Jilbab is not permitted as part of the uniform.  This decision has been taken by the Governors in consultation with the school community (students, parents and staff).

PE KIT

Essential

• Plain black shorts/skort with school badge.
• Nether Stowe red PE top with school badge.
• White sports socks/Football socks.
• Trainers (not pumps/converse/vans/hi tops).

Optional

• Nether Stowe School 1/4 zip sports top with school badge.
• Nether Stowe School black tracksuit bottoms with school badge.
• Nether Stowe School black leggings with school name.
• Football boots and shin pads (for Football and Rugby lessons).

Please note that leggings MUST have the school name. No cycling shorts are allowed.

Further specific examples of permitted and non-permitted items of uniform can be found here.

Exemplar Uniform

Skirts

Shoes

All of the school uniform and P.E. kit is available from:

Uniforms Plus, Greenhill, Lichfield

Blueprint Designs, Rugeley

Please ensure that all items of uniform and P.E. kit are clearly named.

The school has access to pre-used items of uniform and can help with sourcing other items of required uniform, please contact your child’s appropriate Pastoral Head for support. 

Requests for adjustments to uniform shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the headteacher and should be raised as a concern in accordance with the ATLP Complaints Policy.