School Uniform
Introduction
At Ashmole Academy we are committed to the principle that all students should wear formal school uniform. There are important reasons for this:
a. Uniform creates a sense of community cohesion
b. Wearing uniform allows identification in the local community
c. Uniform creates a sense of formality and professionalism
We have made every effort to make our uniform both attractive and affordable. Having chosen to send your child to a school that has high standards of uniform, we ask that parents/carers take the responsibility for ensuring that their sons/daughters are in full correct uniform each school day.
Many items of the school uniform can be purchased through many retailers; however, the main suppliers of the Ashmole branded uniform are:
Uniform 4 Kids and ORC Sports.
Uniform 4 Kids
Visit the showroom at:
Lyons School Shop
242 Hertford Road
Enfield
EN3 5BL
Tel: 02088043627
Get free delivery to the school.
Receive free home delivery on orders over £50 with code: ASHMOLE FREE
ORC Sports
Visit the showroom at:
ORC Work/School Wear
Unit 2
Hillgrove Business Park
Nazeing Road
Nazeing
Essex
EN9 2HB
Tel: 01992890260
Get free delivery to the school.
Uniform Requirements
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Hair Styles
Hair must be kept clean, neat and tidy in line with our high standards of uniform. Cult or eccentric styles are not permitted. Any colouring must be of a natural shade and of a single shade. Boy’s hair must not be shorter than a Number 2 . Boys should also be clean-shaven. No fashion designs or lines in eyebrows are permitted.
Hair jewellery, apart from plain navy or black bands or clasps to hold hair back, is not permitted. Religious headwear must be plain black or navy.
All long hair must be tied away from the face in all practical activities for health and safety reasons.
Jewellery
For reasons of safety and security, the only acceptable items of jewellery
a) a wristwatch
b) a small religious token worn inside the shirt or blouse
c) a small flat plain gold or silver stud in pierced ears
(i.e. 1 per ear). These must be taken off in P.E. lessons
No body piercing is allowed [except in ears]. (
Nails
Nail varnish is not allowed nor are nail extensions.
Make Up
Discrete make up is allowed for girls in Years 10 and 11 only
IF PARENTS/CARERS HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT UNIFORM, THEY SHOULD CHECK WITH THE SCHOOL BEFORE BUYING
The school will take immediate action against students not conforming to these rules. If this is not possible, due to exceptional circumstances, parents/carers should contact the school immediately in writing. Variations in uniform for medical reasons will need to be supported by a doctor’s note.
Full school uniform must be worn at all times during the day, and to and from school. The only exception to this is, when playing sports at break and lunchtimes, trainers may be worn.
Any request to outwardly manifest a religious/cultural observance which is not expressly covered by this policy should be made to the Head Teacher. Any such request will be carefully considered taking into account the school’s obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
All aspects of uniform can be obtained from Uniform 4 Kids or ORC Sports.
The Ashmole Uniform can be found displayed online at the school website at www.ashmoleacademy.org.
POST 16 DRESS CODE
Post 16 students are student leaders in a school community. Their dress and appearance must therefore be appropriate to support and encourage the ethos of the school and the uniform and appearance policies in operation in Years 7 to 11.
- Post 16 students are not required to wear uniform but must dress appropriately for school in a casual but smart manner. They should remember that:
- Tracksuits are banned.
- Wearing hats indoors is forbidden.
- Hooded clothing may only be worn with the hood up in extreme weather conditions and not in the building.
- Wearing football shirts or scarves is not allowed.
- Inappropriate slogans must not be worn on clothing.
- Jeans and trousers are to be smart and without rips or holes.
- Outdoor coats must be removed when in the buildings.
- Shorts are not appropriate for school.
- Skirts and tops for girls should be of an appropriate style and length.
- Appearance is required to be smart and in line with the main school Years 7 to 11. Specifically:
- Hair must be kept clean, neat and tidy in line with our high standards of uniform. Cult or eccentric styles are not permitted. Any colouring must be of a natural shade and of a single shade. Boy’s hair must not be shorter than a Number 2.
- To create a clear distinction between staff and students boys should be clean shaven. Boys who choose for religious reasons to grow a beard may do so if granted permission by the Head Teacher providing that the growth is of stubble length.
- Body piercings and tattoos are not acceptable. Apart from the ears, no other visible body piercing is allowed, except one small discrete nose stud.
- Headscarves that cover the hair for religious reasons are permitted. Following consultation and for reasons of health and safety and teaching and learning interaction face veils are not permitted.
Any request to outwardly manifest a religious/cultural observance which is not expressly covered by this policy should be made to the Head Teacher. Any such request will be carefully considered taking into account the school’s obligations under the Equality Act 2010.