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Manchester Health Academy
Uniform Policy 2020-2021
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Manchester Health Academy Uniform Policy – July 2020
RATIONALE
All students should feel part of the Manchester Health Academy community; as such, they
should be wearing their uniform everyday with pride. We place great emphasis on the
appearance of our students, and the uniform is an integral part of the custom and character
of our school. Therefore, our expectation is that students not only wear their school uniform
but also look smart when they are doing so.
As a school, students have a responsibility to dress smartly and sensibly. The school’s dress
code is constantly monitored during the course of the year. Parents must be satisfied that
any garments purchased for school conform with the uniform policy.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Our policy on school uniform is based on the belief that school uniform:
o Promotes a sense of pride in our Academy.
o Helps to create a sense of community and belonging towards our school.
o Identifies the children with our school.
o Supports our commitment to inclusion.
o Prevents students from social pressures to dress in a particular way.
o Is practical, smart and designed with health and safety in mind.
COST OF UNIFORM
We want to ensure that the cost of uniform does not deter any student applying to the
school, nor lead any students to feel socially excluded or unable to afford other necessities.
Parent/carers who are unable to provide their child with the required items of school uniform
should contact the Director of Standards for their child. Such approaches will be handled with
discretion and sensitivity.
ENFORCEMENT OF UNIFORM POLICY
It is the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that their child comes to school in the
correct uniform and they are expected to buy uniform that complies with our school’s policy.
Form tutors are responsible for monitoring uniform; all staff are responsible for ensuring that
students are correctly dressed in class and elsewhere on the school site.
Form tutors will speak to a student who is wearing incorrect uniform. Parents are expected to
provide a letter explaining any uniform infringements. If it is not addressed for the next
school day then the student will be referred to the Director of Standards who will provide the
correct item of clothing or confiscate any item that doesn’t adhere to the uniform policy. In
the event of repeated uniform infringements parents will be contacted and the student will
risk being isolated until the uniform is corrected. In the case of jewellery and other
accessories, the student will be asked to remove the item, which should then be kept in the
student’s bag or locker.
The Academy welcomes children from all backgrounds and faith communities. If there are
reasons, for example on religious grounds, why parents want their child to wear clothes that
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Manchester Health Academy Uniform Policy – July 2020differ from the school uniform, the school will consider such
requests sympathetically, on a case by case basis. Parents/carers should raise any issues
relating to school uniform, dress codes or other aspect of appearance with the Assistant
Principal (Behaviour and Attitudes) who will seek a resolution from the Vice Principal.
UNIFORM CLOTHING EXPECTATIONS
Regulation items of badged uniform such as blazers and tie are purchased from Debonair
school uniform shop. School ties can also be purchased at the Academy.
o Regulation Manchester Health Academy blazer to be worn at all times including non-
lesson time. Exceptions are made during warm weather and at the discretion of a
member of staff.
o Regulation clip on school tie.
o Plain white school shirt with stiff v-shaped collar that is tucked in (either long or short
sleeves).
o Optional black V-neck jumper with embroidered Manchester Health Academy logo
only (worn with not instead of the blazer).
o Plain black trousers, pleated or straight skirt (see Appendix 1) which are suitable for
wearing during the day and to and from school.
o Plain black or white socks (below the knee), or black or flesh coloured tights.
o Plain black shoes (see Appendix 1). Those with heels must be low, all shoes should be
suitable for wearing during the day and to and from school.
o No canvas shoes, trainers, boots or sandals to be worn.
o Students may wear a headdress for religious / cultural reasons but must ensure that
the fabric is plain, lightweight and blends in with the school uniform colours.
o Plain outdoor coat, no large logos.
PE Kit:
o Black Nike MHA PE top
o Black shorts/tracksuit bottoms/sports leggings.
o Black football socks
o White sports socks.
o Trainers
o Moulded or plastic studded football boots
o Shin pads (must be worn in a competitive situation)
o Gum shield (must be worn in a competitive situation)
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Manchester Health Academy Uniform Policy – July 2020ALL STUDENTS
o “Plain” is described as being without embellishment i.e. studs, additional zips, braiding,
patterned, logos, etc.
o Unnatural hair colouring is not permitted; the interpretation of “unnatural” is as
follows:
A colour that is not found within the natural colour spectrum i.e. a bright,
extreme, or vivid colour, or
A combination of colours that is easily visible or is stark in contrast.
o Extensions must also be in a colour that naturally blends with the hair.
o One single stud in each ear is permitted and should be removed for PE.
o Nose and any other form of facial piercings are not permitted. Clear retainers will also
not be tolerated. Students will be expected to remove any form of facial piercing.
o Jewellery is permitted but no more than one ring and one bracelet per student.
Jewellery is the responsibility of the owner and is worn at the owner’s own risk.
o A smart watch can be worn, at the owner’s own risk, however these will be confiscated
if used during a lesson for anything other than checking the time.
o Other visible body piercings are not permitted and the student will be expected to
remove them.
o Natural, subtle and basic make-up may be worn.
o Subtle nail varnish may be worn but acrylics and nail extensions of any kind are not
permitted and students will be expected to remove these or follow the Academy
consequence system regarding persistent incorrect uniform.
o Hats in any form are not permitted unless approved by the Assistant Principal
(Behaviour and Attitudes) in extreme circumstances.
o Students should not walk around with their coat hood up unless the weather permits.
o Belts if worn must be plain, black; leather, or leather-look, buckles must be plain and
simple. No branding or logos are allowed.
o All uniform should be marked in permanent pen with the owner’s name.
REVIEW
This policy will be reviewed annually by the Senior Leadership team at Manchester Health
Academy.
For information about the school uniform shop ‘Debonair’, please follow the link below or ask
a member of staff in the school office.
http://debonairschoolwear.co.uk/?s=manchester+health+academy&post_type=product
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Manchester Health Academy Uniform Policy – July 2020APPENDIX 1
YEARS 7-11
TROUSERS
Only trousers which comply with the uniform policy may be worn to school. To assist in the purchase
of school trousers, below are approved styles.
If you do not wish to purchase trousers specified below, you must ensure that the trousers you do
purchase are identical in style and material to the approved styles.
Please note that trousers must be black, full length and tailored. The fit can be straight, slim or boot-
cut and fastened by a zip and/or button. The following are not acceptable:
o Jeans, cargo style, leggings or jeggings.
o Styles with large back or patch pockets, studs, rivets, or zipped accessories.
o Skinny fit.
o Turn-ups at the bottom of the trouser legs.
o Fully elasticated waists.
o Material with a high shine or sheen.
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Manchester Health Academy Uniform Policy – July 2020SKIRTS
Skirts must be black and either pleated or straight. The images below are acceptable:
Skirts that are unacceptable include:
o Skirts made from stretchy, lycra or t-shirt style material.
o Excessively short (skirts must be no shorter than 10cms above the knee).
o Tube skirts.
SHOES
The uniform policy is plain black shoes, no canvas, trainers, boots or sandals. There are a number of
alternatives that may seem acceptable according to different parties and therefore examples of what
would be considered acceptable and not acceptable are given below.
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