School Uniform and Appearance Policy

Academy: Co-op Academy Woodlands 

Approved by: Adele Clark (Headteacher)

Approved date: October 2023

Next Review Date: September 2025

Uniform shows that we are in a community. Wearing it says we’re all in this together.

School Uniform and Appearance Policy

At Co-op Academy Woodlands, our students wear their uniform with pride and care. Our uniform shows that we are united within the Co-op Academy Woodlands community and affiliated within the Co-op Academy Trust’s wider community, where we succeed together. We have the highest expectations from our pupil pioneers with regards to school unity, uniform and appearance, and strongly believe that our high standards promote positive behaviour (by doing what matters most) to support the effective teaching and learning and contribute to the ethos of the academy, so that pupils can be themselves, always.  

School Uniform

We have school uniform and we encourage all our children to wear their uniform smartly. Our day to day uniform should be worn by children from reception to year 6. All items of uniform must be labelled. It consists of the following:  

• Hijab/head scarves in navy blue, black or grey  
• White polo shirt or shirt  
• Navy blue jumper/cardigan, preferably embroidered with school logo  
• Charcoal/grey/black skirt  
• Charcoal/grey/black trousers  
• Grey/white socks
• Sensible black leather school shoes or dark shoes, NOT boots, shoes with heels or trainers

Summer Uniform

As above, with the following options:  

• Hijab/head scarves in white
• Blue and white checked dress  
• Charcoal/grey/black shorts
• Sun hat preferably with neck protector

EYFS

There is no expectation for children to wear uniform in Nursery and we encourage the availability of a bag of spare clothes, including waterproof coat and wellies in school. All items of clothing must be labelled. We remind parents to avoid sending children to school in expensive or valuable clothing, due to the nature of the children’s learning, e.g. outdoor, exploration play that involves the children getting hands-on and this can be messy. During  

Pupils in nursery and reception classes are encouraged to always have a waterproof coat, footwear and wellies during wet/colder weather as the children are exploring the outside provision daily. During summer months, please ensure sun hate preferably with neck protector and put sun cream on your child as necessary.  

PE & After School Club Kit

Currently, there is a requirement that our pupils arrive in their PE kit on their designated PE day. We advise on appropriately labelled PE kit consisting of the following:  

• White T-shirt (embroidered is preferred, but not essential)
• Round neck jumper or tracksuit top in blue for outdoors
• Black/blue shorts or jogging bottoms
• Black/blue tracksuit trousers for outdoor games in cold weather
• White socks  
• Trainers (or suitable footwear for sports)

School Uniform on Trips  

When pupils attend educational visits, please ensure that:  

• Pupils wear uniform, as normal, for all trips within school hours  
• Weather and waterproof coat – weather dependent
• Weather and appropriate waterproof footwear  
• Gloves, and warm hat during colder weather  
• Sun cream and sun hat preferably with next protector during summer/warmer weather

Where can I buy the uniform from and how much will it cost?

The School Uniform Shop  

The School wear Specialists

369-373 Harehills Lane  

Harehills  

LS9 6AP  

Email: info@uniwears.co.uk 

With the current situation with Covid19, please shop online at:

https://www.uniwears.co.uk/ 

Opening Hours  

Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.30 am  

Saturday: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm  

Sunday: Open August Only: 11.00 am – 4.00 pm  

Woodlands Price List

• Sweatshirt £8.99  
• Cardigan £9.99
• Polo Shirt £6.99
• Bookbag £4.99

General note on appearance:  

• Shirts should be tucked in at all times.  

Jewellery:  

• Jewellery should not be worn or brought into school.  
• If pupils in KS2 have pierced ears, one pair of discreet studs may be worn. Guidance states that earrings must be removed for PE lessons for health and safety reasons. If your child is unable to remove the earrings themselves they should not come to school with them in on PE days.  
• Girls in EYFS/KS1 are not allowed to wear earrings or studs, due to the nature of the curriculum, and the fact that the pupils access the outdoor area on a daily basis.  
• No other body piercings are allowed.  

Hairstyles:  

• Hair should be one natural colour, no hair dye.  
• Long hair MUST be tied back.  
• Hair should be no shorter than Grade 2.  
• Tramlines, patterns and sculpting are not allowed.  

Students must not wear:  

• Hoodies, sportswear or sweatshirts, unless it is part of their PE kit on their designated PE day (please see advisory items above).  
• Any kind of boots (wellingtons or snow boots (not fashion boots) are allowed in wet weather/snow but must be changed when inside the school buildings).  
• Leather or denim clothing.  
• Trainers are not allowed to be worn at any time other than for PE lessons and after school clubs.  
• Make up and nail varnish should not be worn to school.  

Breaches of Uniform and Appearance Policy

• What should I do if there is a problem with my child’s uniform?
• What should I do if there is a problem with my child’s PE kit?
• What will happen if my child is in the wrong uniform?

Please contact the academy office on: 0113 240 7382 and we will be happy to put your worries at easy and to advise you further.  

If a child does not have their PE kit, if they have appropriate footwear, they will be expected to still join in the session.  Parents of students who do not have the correct PE uniform will

be contacted using uniform reminder slips (see appendix) and requested to come into the academy in their PE kit on their next designated PE day.

Parents of students who do not wear the correct uniform will be contacted using uniform reminder slips (see appendix) and requested to bring uniform in the following day.

Students who wear make-up/nail varnish or jewellery will be required to remove these. Items of jewellery may be confiscated by the teacher to be collected by the parent.  

Persistent and defiant non-compliance with the policy may result in an appropriate sanction which may include reflection or exclusion 

Providing spare uniform to wear

In accordance with the DfE, we can require pupils to wear pieces of uniform provided by the school if they fail to bring their own, including PE kits.

Equality Statement:

We have carefully considered and analysed the impact of this policy on equality and the possible implications for pupils with protected characteristics, as part of our commitment to meet the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) requirement to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. 

Appendix A: Uniform Poster

Appendix B: Uniform Slips to Send Home

School Uniform Front

School Uniform Back

PE Kit Front

PE Kit Back