Uniform Expectations

Uniform/Equipment

The Governors have decided that school unifrom should be worn at all times.  A list of required items is given to all new members of the School.  Failure to wear the correct uniform could result in the use of sanctions.

Aylesford Schools uniform expectations are designed with world of work in mind, more specifically in line with smart office wear. This is reflected through the whole school and includes Year 7 – 11, 6th form and staff and all staff and students are expected to conform this.

All Students:

1. Royal blue blazer with School logo*.
2. Plain grey V-necked jumper with long sleeves and School logo* (no other jumpers, sweatshirts are permissible).  School jumpers are not compulsory; to be worn under but not instead of the school blazer.
3. Must be smart, sensible, safe and plain, black.  All shoes should be able to be polished.  Boots and Uggs are not premitted.  Trainer-style shoes or canvas style footwear are not permitted to be worn in school.Shoes must be sufficiently robust for school. If unsure about the type of footwear that is permitted please contact the school directly for clarification
4. All students should have a plain navy or black outer coat. Coats should not be worn in buildings at anytime (not a fleece, sweatshirt or denim jacket/coat).
5. Hoodies are not permitted in school as either outer coats or as a replacement for the school jumper or blazer.

Jewellery/Make-Up

1. Girls are permitted to wear discreet make-up.
2. Facial piercing is strictly prohibited, e.g. nose studs, eye brow bars or rings as are visible tattoos.
3. For health and safety reasons the wearing of jewellery is not allowed within school except for a watch and a single discreet stud in each ear.
4. Nail polish is not allowed and nails should be of a reasonable length. Acrylic nails are not permitted to be worn in school
5. Hair should be tied back if long and must be of a natural colour. Shaved heads or patterns are not permitted.
6. False eyelashes of any kind are not permitted.

All items of Aylesford School - Sports College uniform are available from the following retail outfitters: Retail Outfitters Items marked * are only available from our outfitters listed below:

Pages Schoolwear Ltd

Granada House, 7-8 Lower Stone St, Maidstone ME15 6JR
01622 753900
www.pages-schoolwear.co.uk

School Time

23 Railway Street Chatham Kent ME4 4HU
01634 831684
www.schooltime.co.uk

Sanctions for those students who fail to abide by the School’s Uniform PolicyWhere a student breaches the school’s uniform policy, this will be seen as defiance of school rules and that student will be subject to school sanctions.  Following DfE advice, these sanctions may include exclusion, depending on the circumstances of the case, even if the student does not otherwise display poor behaviour.

PE Kit

The kit which is required for PE has been selected for smartness, safety and economy.  Although the initial expense is great, experience has shown that most of the kit should last for some years and will all be used in school on a regular basis.  PE kit should be clearly named.

Boys and Girls PE Kit:

All students must have the following PE items. All items with the school logo must be bought from one of our official school uniform suppliers:

· Navy PE Polo with school logo

· Navy PE Shorts with school logo or plain navy skort.

· Navy football socks

· Shin Pads

There are optional extras to the PE kit as follows:

· Navy PE quarter zip sweatshirt with school logo.

· Navy joggers with school logo OR navy leggings with school logo.

· Navy rain jacket with school logo.

It is strongly advised that all uniform be clearly labelled with the student’s name

Music / IT Equipment

The following item is required for reasons of personal hygiene:
MP3 earphones fitted with a mini jack (standard 3.5mm ) Tesco and Sainsbury’s have several types starting from £5.00.