Uniform

All students attending Westlands School in years 7 to 11 inclusive will wear the uniform detailed below:

Boys Uniform
Top	Black sweatshirt*
Shirt	White polo shirt with collar*
Trousers	Black
Socks	Black
Shoes	Black walking shoes**

* these garments have the School Crest with house coloured shield on them

Girls Uniform
Top	Black sweatshirt*
Shirt	White polo shirt with collar*
Trousers	Black trousers or black skirt ***
Socks	Black socks or black tights
Shoes	Black court or walking shoes **

* these garments have the School Crest with house coloured shield on them

Uniform and PE Kit Stockists:

Torre Sports Centre, 215 Union Street, Torre, Torquay, TQ1 4BY

National Schoolwear Supplier, 134 Union Street, Torquay 
01803 293650

 

***Skirts
Skirts should be of an appropriate style that ensure they do not restrict movement nor cause embarrassment to either the wearer or other members of the School Community. A guide for their length would be between 5 cms above or below the wearer’s knee.

NB Shorts, mini-skirts and culottes are not part of the School uniform

**Shoes
These must be of a safe and suitable design to ensure the safe movement of students around the site and their completion of their academic studies. The footwear must be wholly black, water proof and of a style that is not likely to endanger the wearer whilst in the School.

Face Coverings
For reasons of security and health and safety no hats, hoodies or face veils should be worn in the School. On religious grounds only head scarves and turbans may be worn with prior permission obtained in writing from the appropriate Head of House.

Jewellery
For the health and safety of students no jewellery is to be worn in school.
Earrings are not to be worn by boys or girls. Only sleepers or studs may be worn, with a maximum of one worn in each ear. These MUST be removed for practical lessons.
Necklaces and chains are not to be worn and facial jewellery is not permitted..
One finger ring only may be worn which must be of a plain design. This MUST be removed for practical subjects and all games/PE lessons.
It should be noted that the School cannot accept any responsibility for loss of property, or injury incurred, by students having inappropriate dress, footwear or jewellery.

Hair
The length of the individual's hair is for the individual to decide within the following guidelines:
If longer than collar length it MUST be tied back in situations where it could cause a danger to the individual or others.
It must only be of one natural hair colour.
Shaven heads will not be allowed unless on medical grounds

Specialist Clothing
Some subjects will require specialist clothing such as aprons, laboratory coats and goggles. When directed by the Staff of Westlands School students are to wear the required specialist clothing.

PE Kit
The following items of clothing are required by students for PE and Games lessons:

Gymnasium Lessons		Games Lessons
Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls
White Westlands printed T-shirt or Plain white sports/t-shirt	White Westlands printed T-shirt or Plain white sports/t-shirt	Red and white band rugby shirt	Red sweatshirt
Plain red shorts (Nylon, cotton or silk)	Red wrap-over skirt Plain red shorts (Nylon, cotton or silk) or red cycle shorts	Plain red shorts (Nylon, cotton or silk)	Red wrap-over skirt Plain red shorts (Nylon, cotton or silk) or red cycle shorts
Short white socks	Short white socks	Red football socks	Red football socks
Plimsolls or Training shoes *	Plimsolls or Training shoes *	Football boots **	Football boots **
Towel	Towel	Towel	Towel
		Shin Pads	Shin Pads

In addition to these items students are allowed to bring a tracksuit for Games lessons in colder weather.
All items of kit MUST be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
* Training shoes must NOT have black soles and must be a change from school wear.
** Football boots with screw-in type studs MUST, for safety reasons, have rubber or metal studs- NOT nylon.

Sixth Form
Students in year 12 and 13 need not wear the School uniform outlined above. However, they must follow a dress code that ensures no beachwear is worn. Sixth form students are expected to set a good example to other students in the School and as such their clothing should be of a standard that is practical and relevant to the pursuance of their studies. Their attire must ensure that they are able to pursue their academic studies with safety at Westlands and thus they must dress appropriately for their work.

Rationale
Our Uniform Policy is set to reflect a practical approach to achieving a standard of uniform that is both functional and smart. It is designed to achieve equal opportunities wherever possible.

Purpose
1. To ensure that the students of the School enjoy a corporate identity.
2. To provide safe and functional clothing and footwear.
3. To minimise any personal risks to students’ health and safety.

Conclusions
The standards set in a school and in particular the standard of uniform does much to enhance the learning environment for the students. The atmosphere created through the compliance of students to this dress will do much to set the tone of the School and will greatly help to encourage a good work ethic for all students.