Uniform

Pyrland School Uniform

Uniform is integral to our approach. Pupils should wear their uniform with pride, signifying that they are ready to learn. Our uniform approach promotes inclusivity and supports our purposeful learning environment. It is one of the outward signs by which the local community recognises and makes judgments about the pupils. It is important for pupils and the school that the way pupils present themselves is positive and acceptable and supports a well ordered and smart establishment. It is expected that all pupils will come to Pyrland School every day in the correct uniform as we want our students to take pride and belong to the school. The support of parents in ensuring this is expected. These items listed form the regulation School uniform and must be worn on a daily basis.

Further details of our uniform policy can be found at the link below.

Behaviour Procedure and Processes

Blazers (Black) with the school logo must be worn around the school site at all times including break times. Students can remove these when seated with permission from a teacher.
School jumper: School grey jumper with purple trim – available from the Uniform Shop. Jumpers are not compulsory. However, non-uniform jumpers are not acceptable. Hoodies and sweatshirts are not acceptable
Shirt/blouse: White, buttoned up to neck. Any vests or t-shirts worn under the shirt must be plain white and without a logo. They should not be visible.
School Tie: Striped purple tie with silver stripes.
Skirts: Should be black and pleated between 5cm above the knee and 7cm below. They should be suitable rather than stretchy material. Skirts should be worn with plain black or neutral tights, or ankle or knee length socks
Trousers: School trousers should be plain black. No faded trousers, denim or denim look, chinos, joggers, leggings or hipsters should be worn. Trousers should be full length reaching down to the shoe
Tailored Shorts: black, knee length tailored shorts
Socks: Socks should be plain black with no visible logo and cover the ankle, not short trainer socks
Shoes: flat black leather (or leather style) formal school shoes, not suede or other fabrics, not boots. The wearing of trainers or shoes that resemble or have similar features are not allowed. Typical styles of shoes are- oxford, derby, brogue or loafer. Please be advised that stores will often provide misleading or incorrect guidance regarding footwear.

Make up:

Only discrete and natural looking makeup is permitted. Natural looking makeup may include a pale shade of eye shadow, black or brown mascara and foundation the same colour as the student’s natural skin tone. Glitter makeup, bold and unnatural eyeliner, false eyelashes and lipstick are not permitted.

Nail extensions, long nails and/or nail varnish are not permitted

Hair:

No extreme haircuts or colours are permitted. Hair should be natural looking. More than one colour is not acceptable. Streaks of colour within the hair that are not the student’s natural hair colour are not acceptable. Mohican and undercut styles are not acceptable

Jewellery/Badges:

One studded earring only is permitted in each earlobe. Other sorts of earrings, of any colour, including ‘spacers, bars, or spikes’ are not permitted. All other body piercings are not acceptable and cannot be covered by a plaster. This includes nose studs, tongue bars and piercings at the top of the ear. One simple ring, no large stones or sovereigns are permitted. Necklaces and bracelets should not be worn; with the exception of one charity band which must be removed for PE.

Coats:

Students should wear a sensible, warm and waterproof coat during the winter months. Hoodies or other fabric garments are not permitted. Hoods should only be worn during wet weather and taken down during all other times. Coats do not replace the need to wear a blazer. Coats should always be worn on top of blazers.

Safety:

Parents are reminded that these rules are subject to change in certain subjects i.e. rings are dangerous if worn in workshops, an apron is necessary for food technology, pottery and workshop activities and jewellery must not be worn during PE or games. If you are in doubt, please speak to the appropriate year leader at the academy rather than buy items which are not allowed. If you have any difficulties, are unable to access the website or require any advice, please contact your child’s tutor. The Head Teacher’s decision is final in all matters of uniform.

PE Kit:

• It is important that all pupils bring the correct kit to their physical education lessons, as this contributes to a strong sense of identity and allows us to maximise our teaching time as time is not wasted supplying spare kit.
• Kit is regularly checked by staff to ensure that our high standards are maintained.
• All kit must be clearly marked with your child’s FULL name.
• Hoodies are not acceptable for PE, as they are not safe and are not school uniform.
• Students with long hair will also need to ensure this is tied-up, for safety reasons. Please supply hair bands.

Outdoor/Winter:

Pyrland School PE Top
Black shorts
Optional black tracksuit bottoms
Optional black school sports jacket
Football/hockey socks
Football boots/ AstroTurf-trainers/ trainers

Indoor/Summer:

Pyrland School PE Top
Black Shorts
Black Football/ Hockey Socks
Non-marking trainers
We very much recommend that students also have available shin guards and mouth guards for activities such as Football/ Hockey and Rugby.

If a student is unable to take part in PE we do expect them to have a note. We will still expect that student to take part in the lesson as coach/referee or observer and therefore they will be expected to change. If a student misses two lessons in a row, then a doctor’s note will be required.

Uniform Availability

South West Schoolwear (swschoolwear.co.uk)

School Uniform | School Clothes & Shoes | Tu clothing (sainsburys.co.uk)

School Uniform Shop | Shoes & Clothes | George at ASDA

School uniforms | F&F school skirts, trousers & shirts | Tesco

School Uniform | M&S (marksandspencer.com)