A high standard of school dress is expected of all students at Phoenix. It plays an important part in helping pupils to identify with a large school and in establishing a good reputation with local employers and the community.

• Students should wear both Jumper and Blazer
• Should a student require a Jacket/Outer Coat this should be in addition to a Blazer and Jumper.
• Jewellery is limited to one plain stud in each ear lobe
• Replacement House Ties are obtainable from the School office at a cost of £5.

Where head coverings form part of a religious observance (hijab, Sikh patka, turbans) these must be plain navy or black.  If there is a religious head covering requirement not mentioned in this policy, please contact the school to discuss further.

The following are NOT allowed

For items that are worn that are NOT allowed the following consequences will be followed.

• On the first occasion students will be able to collect their item(s) from the school office at 3pm on the same day.

• On the second occasion the item(s) will only be returned to the student’s parent/carer. The item can be collected from the school reception between 3pm and 4pm the same day.

• Students whose item(s) is confiscated for a third time in a year, must arrange for parents/carers to collect it between 3pm and 4pm from the school reception, seven days (five full school days) after it was originally removed. E.g. A nose ring confiscated on a Thursday will be returned at 3pm on the following Thursday.

• The length of confiscation of a student’s disallowed item(s) due to a fourth incident will be at the discretion of the Head teacher.

 PE Kit

The P.E. department will always take into consideration a student's religious beliefs with regards to P.E. kit. Students/parents will also be advised in good time the kit required for inclement weather conditions.

The P.E. department does not under any circumstances accept responsibility for the loss of any valuables brought in to school by students. Students are advised to leave all valuables at home.

House Ties

Students who need to purchase a school tie should do so via their ParentPay account or via the school online shop.

If students are experiencing difficulty activating their ParentPay accounts, please visit the finance office.

If you have a query about the suitability of an item of uniform, please seek advice from house staff before purchase.

Jewellery
The wearing of jewellery can be a safety hazard and is not permitted. This includes all rings, necklaces and body piercings. The only exception is small plain stud type ear-rings worn in the bottom lobe, but students may be required to remove these for practical activities.
Students are allowed to wear a wristwatch, a single plain stud earring (in the lobe of the ear) or jewellery required as part of religious observance.

Dress code for Sixth Form students
There is a business style dress code in place for all Sixth Form students which should be adhered to at all times and should be worn with pride. It identifies students as members of the Sixth Form. Smart business suit consisting of shirt, trousers / skirt and jacket. Ties are optional but preferred. Black shoes must be worn by all students and trainers are no allowed. Students on specialist courses such as Hairdressing or Construction will wear clothing that is appropriate to the course and advised by course tutors. However, when these students are on school site they must adhere to the dress code detailed above.

The ID badge and lanyard are an integral part of their business dress and should therefore be worn with the photo showing at all times. Lost ID cards will be replaced at a cost to the student of £1.

PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH THE CONTRAVENTION OF UNIFORM POLICY

Any problems with uniform should be explained on the first day through a note signed by the student’s parent or carer. This should be countersigned by the child’s form tutor. Students who arrive at school not in the correct uniform may need to be withdrawn from
lessons for that day unless suitable uniform can be loaned to the student concerned. All students are expected to wear loaned uniform and failure to do so will be dealt with as defiance requiring the student to be isolated.
 

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