Uniform
Uniform Policy
Further to previous correspondence, you will be aware that governors and school leaders have decided to introduce a new uniform, this means that from September 2023 the new uniform will be worn by every year group.
The vast majority of our students continue to look smart and wear the required school uniform with pride. We believe it is a key element of the school’s identity and standards as a community.
We need every parent/carer to support us with school uniform, so we can maintain our high standards and consistent approach.
There are photos in your child’s school planner and given below of acceptable uniform.
Meole Brace School "New" uniform guidelines are below.
Please note specific health and safety guidance as provided by the Association for Physical Education (AfPE)
"No body, facial or ear piercings are permitted to be worn during PE lessons, clubs or fixtures. All students are required to remove piercings before the start of the activity. Taping is not permitted to be used to cover existing piercings”
Items of uniform for Meole Brace School may be purchased from our supplier schoolshopdirect.co.uk, either on-line or in person. Please consult the shop website for further details, including size guidance and price lists. Items which are not Meole Brace specific can be purchased elsewhere.
NOTE: Parents and students should be aware that the school views the wearing of correct uniform as a key element of the school’s identity and standards as a community. Any student refusing to follow these guidelines may be sent home until they are able to do so.
I hope that this uniform information is helpful, but it is impossible to provide an exhaustive list. If you are in doubt about any aspect of uniform, please feel free to contact your child’s Head of Year or myself.
Thank you for your support in making sure that your son or daughter has the correct uniform.
Ros French: Assistant Headteacher
Jewellery
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Students may wear two stud type earring per ear (no hoops) and a watch. No other forms of visible jewellery are permitted. This includes fabric braids around wrists and ankles (one charity band may be worn). All forms of facial piercing are strictly forbidden. Please note specific health and safety guidance as provided by the Association for Physical Education (AfPE) "No body, facial or ear piercings are permitted to be worn during PE lessons, clubs or fixtures. All students are required to remove piercings before the start of the activity. Taping is not permitted to be used to cover existing piercings” |
Makeup
No obvious makeup should be worn for school e.g. brightly coloured eye shadow, mascara, thick eyebrow pencil or lipstick. No false nails or nail polish to be worn. Students will be instructed to remove these immediately.
Jeggings/Leggings
Are not permitted.
Hair
Extreme styles of hair are unacceptable. Hair colours should be natural, e.g. no blues, greens, pinks, oranges, purples or scarlets etc. If you have any queries, please contact the school in advance of getting a haircut or colour. If it is shoulder length or longer, students will be asked to tie it back in Science, DT and PE for health and safety reasons.
PE Kit - Key Stage 3
Boys Compulsory PE Kit
- School Embroidered Royal Blue Joma Jumper
- School Embroidered Royal Blue Joma Polo
- Royal Blue Joma Shorts
- Royal Blue Joma Socks
- Shin pads & Gumshield
Available to purchase from: www.schoolshopdirect.co.uk
On site at the school shop before school and at 1st break.
Girls Compulsory PE Kit
- School Embroidered Royal Blue Joma Jumper
- School Embroidered Royal Blue Joma Polo
- Royal Blue Joma Shorts OR Navy Joma Tights
- Royal Blue Joma Socks
- Shin pads & Gum shield
Available to purchase from: www.schoolshopdirect.co.uk
On site at the school shop before school and during the morning break.
Additional Items (not compulsory)
- School embroidered Joma Rain Jacket
- Joma Training Pants
Available to purchase from: www.schoolshopdirect.co.uk
On site at the school shop before school and during the morning break.
Students are permitted to wear track suit bottoms over the top of their shorts and socks and a jacket over their jumpers in cold weather. Please note this must not be their school jacket
PE Kit - Key Stage 4
PE Kit for Key Stage 4 is the same as student in Key Stage 3, but student who have opted to take PE as an option will be informed of the specific kit they require.
Uniform Purchase Financial Assistance
All Families
If your family needs financial support in order to transition to the new uniform, please contact Mr Rob Carlyle at newuniformmbs@meole.co.uk.
FSM
The school is able to provide financial support up to 40% of the cost of purchasing compulsory school uniform and PE kit, up to a total of £68.00. This includes:
- 2 x Trouser /skirt
- 2 x Polo Top
- 2 x Sweatshirt
- 1 x Pair of school Shoes
- 1 x PE Sweatshirt
- 1 x PE Polo
- 1 x PE Socks
- 1 x PE Shorts / tights
Please contact Jennie Fisher 01743 235961 for more information.