Dear Parents and Carers,
Re: Uniform reminder
As part of our continuing drive to ensure the highest of standards, I want to take a moment to remind all families of our school uniform expectations. We must work together to create a positive and inclusive environment at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy and a consistent and respectful dress code plays an important role in promoting academy equality, college unity, with an atmosphere conducive to learning and free from distraction.
To assist with your role in ensuring your child is appropriately dressed, please find below the non-negotiable uniform policy. This must be followed at all times and it is expected that any issues encountered with our expectations are communicated to your child’s college ahead of arrival at the academy and consideration given to when a uniform issue will be rectified. Failure to meet our expectations will result in a uniform sanction and could escalate to further sanctions for persistent non-compliance. In some exceptional cases, students may need special accommodations for cultural, religious or medical reasons, and we are committed to making those arrangements in partnership with you.
We understand that ensuring students have the correct uniform can sometimes be a challenge. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s college.
Thank you for your continued support in fostering a culture at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy that promotes respect and responsibility for how we present ourselves.
A reminder that students in Year 7 to 11 should be in full academy uniform every day in accordance with the academy uniform policy inserted below:
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Academy Uniform – Girls
Academy PE Uniform – Boys & Girls Compulsory for all PE lessons
Academy Uniform – Boys
Further Expectations
Students are expected to be of smart and sensible appearance. Individual fashion statements such as extreme hair styles or colours, designer shirts, trainers and decorated footwear are not permitted. Tram lines or other shaved shapes in the hair and ‘barcodes’ in eyebrows are not permitted. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed, this includes mohican haircuts. Tinted or cosmetic contact lenses and decorative dental wear are not permitted.
No bandanas, durags, hoods, caps or hats should be worn at any time and will be confiscated if worn in the academy. Small, neutral coloured hair bands are allowed. Headscarves worn for religious or cultural reasons should be plain black or navy with no studs, sequins or other decoration. No false eyelashes are allowed.
Students are permitted to wear one pair of small stud earrings (one in each lobe) and a watch, which can be handed to a teacher during PE. Tongue, Eye and Nose studs or rings are not permitted. The Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is not responsible for the loss of any jewellery. Necklaces and bracelets are not permitted; however, an exception may be made for religious chains provided they are discreetly worn under the shirt and should be agreed with your child’s college. Rings and false nails (eg coloured acrylic/gel/or others) are not permitted. Clear nail polish is allowed. The Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is not responsible for the loss of any jewellery.
Students must have a bag that is capable of holding an A4 folder, PE kit and a Chromebook
If families would benefit from financial assistance we do have some funding available for uniforms so please do contact your child’s college team if required.
Failure to follow the academy uniform expectations may result in your child working in their college area or in the reflection room until the appropriate adjustments have been made.
Yours faithfully,
Julia Collins | Principal
