School Uniform

We have a school uniform and expect our students to wear it and our parents to support this.

A school uniform encourages students to feel pride in themselves and their school. It encourages good habits for later life and promotes equality.

When a student repeatedly wears items of clothing that do not meet our school uniform standards, it causes:

Unrest amongst other students who perceive unfairness
Potential unrest as staff attempt to apply school rules fairly

Perceived unfairness can cause anxiety for many of our students.

Parents and carers have a responsibility to support the school in ensuring that the actions of their child do not impact negatively on other students and the school in general.

Our students do sometimes attempt to use a hood as a barrier to communication, which is something we wish to avoid. Hoods are not permitted in school and parents are required to support us with this by not providing their child with a ‘hoodie’ for school use, including as an outdoor coat.

Any parent or carer who feels they will not be able to support the school in ensuring their child is in correct school uniform, should discuss this with the Headteacher. Parents and carers will be contacted should their child fail to arrive in, and maintain, our uniform standards.

Parents and Carers should check the Uniform Standards carefully to ensure that no errors are made as they purchase new uniform.

We know that parental support is a fundamental factor in ensuring positive outcomes for all of our students and I thank all our parents, carers and families for your continued support.

Should you need financial assistance with purchasing school uniform for your child please speak to Ms South in the school office. You can also talk to her regarding second hand uniform we have available.

GENERAL NOTES

Hooded tops and zip-up tops/jackets are not permitted as an alternative to the school sweatshirt

No logos are permitted, other than the Corley Centre logo

Clothing with the school logo can only be purchased from the school office

ALL CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME

Uniform standards

Key stage 3 & 4 (years 7-11)

Plain black/grey/white socks or tights

Flat black school shoes

Black trousers/skirt/pinafore NO BLACK JEANS, JEGGINGS, JOGGING BOTTOMS OR TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS

Plain White Polo Shirt or Plain White Shirt – Polo shirts are available from school with the school logo.

Plain Black Sweatshirt. These are also available from school with the school logo

Corley Academy fleece jacket (Optional) available from the school

Corley Academy body warmer (Optional) available from the school

Corley Academy Cardigan (Optional) available from the school

A plain jacket or coat.

PE KIT

Plain black or Corley Academy top available from the school.

Black shorts / tracksuit bottoms/ jogging bottoms

Trainers

If items are purchased from general retailers they must be plain, no logos are acceptable other than the Corley Academy logo.

Post 16 students

We recognise our P16 students as young adults and therefore do not have a school uniform. However we do have a dress code.

All students should dress smart in clothes suitable for school or workplace. Shoes should have a sensible heel and be suitable for school.

Students may not wear jeans, shorts (other than for PE), or hooded jackets. Any logos or printed T-shirts / shirts should be suitable for the school environment.

When on work placement students should follow the dress code stipulated by their place of work.