UNIFORM POLICYOur uniform policy encourages in students a sense of pride, belonging and loyality to our Chestnut Grove community. Students are expected to be smartly dressed at all times, including on their journey to and from the Academy.

Students not wearing the correct uniform or not adhering to expectations with regards to appearance will not be permitted to attend lessons.

In such cases, students will, with parental consent, be sent home to change or alternatively be sent to our internal exclusion room until the student corrects his/her appearance.

DESCRIPTION FURTHER INFORMATIONAcademy blazer Green with school

logoTo be kept in a smart, clean appearance and worn during the day, as well as to and from the Academy, unless directed otherwise by staff.Sleeves to be worn at full length and not rolled-up. Only Academy issued badges to adorn the blazer.

Trousers Black, formal, classic style, full length

No jean-like, corduroy, high-fashion, overly tight trousers, leggings or shorts. Trousers should be worn with a secure fit around the waist. Belts should be black, plain and functional, with no oversized buckles or trimmings and not worn as a fashion accessory.

Skirt Black, classic style, knee-length

Skirts should be made from traditional skirt material and not tight fitting. Slits should be minimal in length and functional. Skirts must not be shortened by rolling them up at the waist.

Shirt Plain white traditional school shirt

The shirt should be tucked in, buttoned at the neck and sleeves worn at full length. Any t-shirt or underwear worn underneath should not be visible. No designer shirts or fitted blouses.

Tie House colour Must be kept in good condition with colour visible and worn with a closed knot covering the shirt collar button at the neck.Tie should be of appropriate length.

Socks Plain black Must be plain, no pattern designs and worn below the knee. No pop socks.

Tights Plain black No footless, patterned or fishnet tights, leggings or legwarmers. Not to be worn with socks.

Shoes Polished black, traditional style, black stitching, black sole and heel

A plain design, no trimmings, logos, decorative buckles, coloured laces or stitching, labels, tags, or other decorations. No shoe/trainer hybrid footwear with Velcro fastenings, trainers or fabric shoes. No Vans. No boots.

Hats and Scarves

Plain black No baseball caps on site. Black woolly hats are permitted outside at break and lunchtimes during winter months. If worn in the building or in the summer months they will be confiscatedNo pashminas. No bandanas.If worn for religious reasons, head scarf should be plain black.

Bag Years 7-8 Chestnut Grove Academy bagYears 9-11 black bag

Years 9-11 bags must be black and can carry A4 size books. Man bags, plastic carrier bags, handbags, purse bags, shoulder pouches and other inappropriate fashion bags will not be permitted.

PE bag Logo bag PE logo bag for all new cohorts from September 2016PE t-shirt Chestnut Grove

Academy technical t-shirt

Green with house colour

PE shorts Chestnut Grove Academy PE shorts

Black with Chestnut Grove Academy logo

PE Jumper Chestnut Grove Academy sweatshirt

Green with Chestnut Grove Academy logo.No hoodies / other jumpers to be worn.

PE tracksuit bottoms

Plain black, no branding

Base layer Plain black To be worn for PE lessons onlyPE trainers Any brand Trainers must have non-marking soles.

Plimsolls/ canvas shoes must not be worn.Chestnut Grove rain jacket

Navy or black To be worn for PE lessons only

• Uniform can be purchased from Schools Uniform Direct• All items of uniform must be clearly labelled with the student’s name

FURTHER INFORMATIONHoodies and other non - uniform clothing

• No hooded tops or any other tops are permitted• No jogging bottoms to be worn under trousers• No waistcoats

Jewellery / accessories

• No earrings except one pair of small stud earrings (max 4mm in diameter) which must be gold or silver or clear diamond• No other visible jewellery including bracelets or wristbands• No oversized buckles on belts• No nose studs, facial or body piercings are permitted

Hair • No decorative attachments are to be worn in the hair• No mohicans or shaved lines in the hair are permitted• No shaved patterns in eyebrows are permitted• No extreme hair styles or colours are permitted• Black hair accessories only

Make up / appearance

• Must be discreet• No heavy eyeliner• No nail varnish or false nails• No decorative dental wear• No false eye lashes• No lip gloss or lip stick• No tinted or cosmetic contact lenses

Headphones, mobile phones and smart watches

• Should not be seen or heard at anytime on the Academy siteIf a mobile phone is seen or heard at any point in the Academy site (including before and after school) it will be confiscated. The phone will be retained by Chestnut Grove Academy for 24 hours, after which it can be collected by a parent or carer. If a student fails to hand over his / her phone, he / she will receive a two day internal exclusion. If a student fails to hand over the mobile phone in Internal, he / she will receive two days exclusion at Southfields Exclusion Centre• Smart watches are not permitted on site

Jewellery and any other forbidden items (except mobile phones, see above) will be returned at the end of half term.