Uniform

Uniform Aims

• encourage a sense of equality to reduce unkind behaviour amongst students
• help students feel connected to the college and feel a sense of pride
• help students to feel safe
• help prepare students for the world of work and to raise their aspirations
• improve behaviour and reduce distractions

This is so that the all areas of the school environment are safe and happy and progress and attainment is improved across the school.

The agreed uniform is affordable, comfortable, smart and practical.

School Uniform Basics

 

For more detailed information about our school uniform, please refer to our uniform policy (LINK TO POLICY)

Our current school unform supplier is Skoolkit. Items can be purchased online https://skoolkit.co.uk/ or in person at the Eastleigh branch.

The school is pleased to be able to offer a free school blazer to all students in Year 7 and Year 9 who are eligible for Free School meals.  Please follow this link to contact us for the information about this. https://woodlands.southampton.sch.uk/key-info/uniform/

Additional Uniform rules

Jewellery

Students are permitted to wear:

• One small discreet stud in each ear
• A watch (apple watches and other similar electronic watches/smart
  watches are not permitted)
• Facial piercings * (including additional ear piercings, lip, nose and tongue piercings), rings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, sweatbands are not permitted and will need to be removed or a clear small stud retainer may be worn.

Hair

• No extremes of hair style or colours are allowed.
• Students who have long hair are to have their hair tied back during practical lessons.
• Hair must be no shorter than Grade 1; tram tracks/ tram lines/ razor cuts/ beading are not acceptable.
• Only natural hair colours and styles are acceptable.
  (Students with extreme haircuts or colours will be isolated until an acceptable change can be made).

Make-up & Nails

• Discretely applied make-up is acceptable for students in Years 10 and 11 only. If makeup is deemed inappropriate or noticeable, students will be asked to remove it.
• Finger nails must not be coloured or acrylic. 
• Lashes must appear natural.
• Students are not permitted to wear pimple patches.

Uniform Reminders

• Shirts must be tucked into the waist belt and trousers and skirts should be worn at the waist.
• Any clothing worn underneath uniform must not be visible.
• Suitable coats and jackets can be worn outside in addition to the
  blazer but must be removed in lessons.
• Hooded sports tops, tracksuit tops and sweatshirts and other non-
  uniform items are not acceptable substitutes for coats and jackets.
  Students wearing such items will be asked to remove them when in
  the building.
• Only plain white or black socks are permitted and no sock brands should be visible (ticks, stripes etc). Fluffy socks are not appropriate for school.  If tights and socks are worn, they should both be black.
• Hats and other headgear are not permitted in the college building, unless these are worn for religious requirements.

Enforcement of the uniform policy

It is the responsibility of all staff to enforce the uniform policy throughout the day as part of the day to day running of the school. Students found not to be in the correct uniform will be asked to remedy the situation immediately. This may include borrowing uniform from school. If they cannot, they will be placed in internal isolation with their tutor or year leader. Persistent refusal to follow school uniform rules may result in further sanctions. If there are genuine and exceptional reasons why a student is not in correct uniform parents and carers are encouraged to write a note explaining why their child is not in uniform and the student should show
this to a member of the behaviour team. If the reason is deemed appropriate, a temporary uniform pass will be issued.

Issues arising from Uniform Policy

Requests to vary the uniform requirements for particular reasons, such as medical needs or religious beliefs, will always be considered carefully. A medical note from the doctor or hospital will be required for students in alternative footwear longer than 5 school days.