Uniform Reminder
Dear Parents/Carers
In the last letter regarding uniform I outlined the outcome of the consultation with parents/carers, students and teachers. This also outlined the amended uniform expectations based on your feedback. Thank you for further feedback, challenge and messages of support. Your ongoing support of our high expectations is very much appreciated and helps the Academy to give students the best chance of success.
To summarise, the purpose of this letter is to serve as a reminder of uniform expectations from 21st March 2022
All students must wear full Academy uniform and present themselves in a professional manner. From the 21st March 2022 the following items will not be allowed to be worn to the Academy, even if the Academy is provided with a note from home*.
- Skirts that do not stay at the knee when worn are not allowed; this is in keeping with professional standards, where skirt lengths would be expected to be knee length**. At present, some skirts are shorter than this.
- Jumpers or hoodies, including hoodies with a zip at the front, other than the Hanham Woods Academy jumper. These must be removed before students enter the Academy and stored in students’ bags until they leave the Academy site.
- Leggings, tracksuit (jogging) bottoms and jeans are not allowed.
- Piercings, other than a single set of studs in the ears and a simple nose stud are not allowed. Any other piercings your child already has must have a clear piercing retainer, as can be purchased from several online retailers such as Amazon. Any new piercings should be done at the start of the summer holidays to allow time to heal and for a piercing retainer to be worn.
- Long styled nails that are over 1 centimetre longer than the length of the finger are not allowed.
- Balaclavas, which must be removed prior to entry to the Academy and stored in your child’s bag.
- Trainers, including black polishable leather trainers, must not be worn to the academy.
If you are looking to purchase uniform items this week (ahead of the 21st March deadline) and are unsure about whether the item meets the Academy’s uniform criteria, please do not hesitate to get in contact to check before you buy.
*If there are any medical or other extenuating circumstances relating to uniform then please contact the academy to discuss a resolution [email protected]. Similarly, if you have any concerns or queries regarding uniform, please do get in contact so that we can help. We want to work together with you so that students meet our mutual high expectations. The Friends of Hanham Woods Academy can supply uniform in instances of hardship. Alongside, South Gloucestershire Council are also providing financial support here: https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/community-resilience-fund
**School skirts such as the below are available in the school section at Asda. You must ensure the length of the skirt remains at the knee when worn.
I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you about specific aspects of our Academy uniform, please see the attached imagery enclosed:
If a student arrives to the academy in the incorrect uniform the following process will be followed to support students to meet our expectations:
We have very high standards in everything we do, and we want your child to look as smart as possible at all times. Wearing smart uniform helps to create the right conditions for learning and enables students to take pride in belonging to our community. We are very proud of our students and the high standards of their uniform, and we know that you are too!
If you require further clarity or support to ensure your child is in the correct uniform, please get in contact.
Yours sincerely
Ms A Peyton | Assistant Principal
