At Castle Manor Academy we believe that it is important that students are dressed professionally in full school uniform. As such we have very clear expectations regarding uniforms.
Below are details of our expectations for looking professional daily.
Correct uniform is defined as:
Uniform list
- Black blazer with the Academy badge
- Plain white shirt
- Plain black tailored skirt (knee length, not jersey/Lycra)
Or
- Plain black tailored trousers (no jeans or leggings)
- Academy House Tie
- Black tights or black socks
- Plain black shoes that can be polished (no trainers, sling backs, mules, or pumps)
- Waterproof coat/jacket
Adjustments for very hot weather
- No blazers will be required from after May half term until the end of the summer term.
- In circumstances of extreme heat, the school will send out information regarding changes to uniform which may include the removal of ties or the introduction of wearing PE kit for school.
Students are not permitted to wear hoodies or non-school issue jumpers on the Academy site. If a student is found wearing these items, they will be asked to remove and place in their school bag. For repeated offences, the garment will be confiscated, and the confiscation process will be applied.
Students are permitted to wear a maximum of one stud in either or each ear and one small ring. If a student has a nose piercing, it must have only a clear or flesh-coloured retainer. No other visible body piercing, such as a tongue piercing, is allowed. Students who contravene these rules are asked to remove the item(s) and the item(s) are confiscated. On the first offence the jewellery will be confiscated, and the confiscation process will be applied.
Hairstyles must not be extreme, with bright unnatural hair colours, with more than one colour, or shaved patterns (including lines). Should a student come to school with an extreme hairstyle, a member of the Leadership team will work with the student and parents to come to a decision about a reasonable timescale for alteration. Should the student not be willing to cooperate with this timescale, they will not be required to be in removal until the issue is resolved.
Students should not attend school wearing excessive makeup or coloured nail varnish. This also includes no nail extensions, acrylic, gel, long and/or pointed nails. If it is possible, they will be expected to remove it there and then. If it is not possible, then the parent must communicate with school and a reasonable timeframe will be set by the school. A note must be placed in the student organiser by their tutor. If the parent does not communicate with the school, then the student will follow the amber warning process.
Eyelash extension that are noticeable and not ‘natural’ are not appropriate for school and students will be told to remove them. Eyebrows should not have any patterns cut into them.
If there is an unforeseen uniform issue (for example, broken shoes) then the parent must have communicated with the school and a reasonable timeframe will be set by the school; a note must be placed in the student organiser by their tutor. If the parent does not communicate with the school, then the student will follow the amber warning process.
Where possible the school will lend uniform on a short-term basis. In some circumstances where the uniform infringement is extreme the student may need to remain in Removal for the whole day.
The school runs a second hand swap shop for uniform and encourages donations and will support any families that need uniform.
The school also provides uniform vouchers for families who need them and these can be requested from GMitchell@castlemanor.org.uk
It is essential that all students come to school fully equipped and prepared for learning. This means that each student, every day, needs bring the following equipment:
Essential
- School Bag
- Student Organiser
- A minimum of 2 pens (blue or black)
- Another coloured pen for fixing
- Pencil
- Highlighters
- Ruler
- Rubber
- Glue Stick
- Pencil Case
- Scientific Calculator
- (recommended model Casio FX-83GT)
- Reading Book (Years 7-9)
Recommended
- Pencil Sharpener
- Maths kit (protractor, compass)
- Reading Book (Years 10-11)
- Coloured Pens
- Colouring Pencils
These items are checked every day in tutor time. If a student is missing an item or an item is not working, they are given an Amber Warning in their Student Organiser. They will need to report to break time detention. If they fail to attend, they are placed in a 20-minute detention on the same day.
The Academy PE kit is designed to ensure all students are dressed appropriately to take part in physical activity and students have some choice in what they wear, often dependant on the weather.
Essential
- Castle Manor PE top
- Castle Manor navy blue shorts
- Navy blue outdoor socks
- Trainers
Optional
- White socks [indoor]
- Castle Manor tracksuit top or Fleece
- Castle Manor sports tracksuit trouser / leggings
- Any old clothes for Rugby
- Football boots
- Shin pads and gum shield (when appropriate)
Expectations
- All jewellery must be removed prior to the lesson. If a student cannot remove a piercing, then they must cover it with a plaster or tape.
- Failure to bring in the correct PE kit will result in a kit mark for missing equipment/uniform unless a written note is provided and signed by the parent/carer.
- Students who are ill/injured will not be required to take part in the lesson but must still bring in their PE kit. There is no exception to this rule unless a student is physically unable to get changed.
- Any student who does not have the correct kit will be required to wear a replacement PE kit supplied by the PE department. Failure to do so may end in removal from the lesson.