School Policies

Uniform

BOYS	GIRLS
Charcoal grey jacket	Charcoal grey jacket
Charcoal grey trousers	Charcoal grey skirt or trousers
Red tie with school crest	Red tie with school crest
Black jersey (optional)	Black jersey (optional)

Other items

BOYS	GIRLS
Plain black shoes	Plain black shoes
Plain white/blue/grey sock	Plain white/blue/grey socks or tights
White shirt that buttons to the collar	White shirt that buttons to the collar
Plain blue grey or black topcoat (optional)	Plain blue, grey or black topcoat (optional)
	Headscarves worn for religious purposes should be plain black and not obscure the school tie & crest

Physical Education

White polo shirt with school crest

Black sweatshirt with school crest

Black jogging bottoms with school crest

Plain black shorts

White ankle socks

Training shoes (with non-marking soles)

In cold weather a dark woolly hat is permitted, providing it does not have any logos, emblems or motifs.

Uniform expectations

Shirts must be tucked in at all times;
The top button of shirts must be fastened at all times;
Ties must be worn with the knot meeting the shirt collar and tied so that the Kingsmead crest is visible directly under the knot;
No denim, leather, motifs, labels or logos;
No football scarves or caps;
No hoods are to be worn on the school site;
No trainers (except for PE)
Students in Years 12 and 13 are not expected to wear uniform, though we do expect them to dress in a manner that is appropriate for school rather then for an informal, social occasion.

School Policies

Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance at school is both a legal requirement and essential for students to maximise their educational opportunities. Good school attendance is a key factor in raising attainment and reducing social exclusion. Students should be at school on time every day that the school is open, unless the absence is unavoidable and an acceptable reason is given to a member of staff.

At Kingsmead School we work in partnership with parents to encourage excellent attendance and to offer support in removing barriers that may prevent students from coming to school. However, parents are legally responsible for ensuing that their children come to school regularly and punctually. Cases of persistent absence will be referred to the Education Welfare Services, which discharges the Local Authority’s statutory responsibility in relation to school attendance, in accordance with The Education Act 1996.

Students’ who have full attendance are more successful and confident in the their studies. Those who are frequently absent not only have significant gaps in their own learning but also may hinder the learning of others because they need a disproportionate amount of support to help them catch up.

We are currently discussing Saturday detentions for regular latecomers.

Anti Bullying

Kingsmead School strongly believes that it Is the right of every member of the school community to be free from bullying.

All reports of bullying will be treated seriously and in private. Students are urged not to keep quiet, but to take action. They are encouraged to tell the person that they do not like it and to stop, to seek the support of an adult, either at home or school, and to tell a teacher. Teachers will speak to the student who has been accused of bullying and the outcome of this will be told to the student who has alleged the bullying. Appropriate action will be taken where necessary. Parents will be consulted and involved in all serious cases. Records will be kept on student’s files.

Bullies will be excluded from Kingsmead when necessary, and this will be reported to the Governing Body.

Behaviour

Expectations of students in the classroom

It is students’ responsibility to be on time to registration and each lesson.
Upon arrival for registration/lessons, students’ must line up sensibly outside the classroom at the start of each lesson. They must remove their outdoor clothing and ensure their uniform is worn correctly. They must come into the classroom quietly.
Students’ must sit where their form/subject teacher has told them to, according to the seating plan.
It is students’ responsibility to ensure that they have the necessary books/equipment/kit for each lesson.
Students should write in blue or black ink at all times. A pencil should only be used for diagrams/drawing.
Students should complete all tasks to the best of their ability. If a student is absent it is their responsibility to catch up on the work they will have missed.
Homework must be written in School Planners at the start of every lesson.
Students should show respect for their classmates. They should listen to the views of others and support the policies of the school.
Students must not call out or interrupt others.
Students should take part in all lessons – it is their opportunity to contribute to learning with their teachers and classmates.
Students must remember that their teacher is the adult in authority at all times, this is so teaching and learning can take place and for health and safety reasons. It is unacceptable for students to:
- Challenge a teacher’s decision
- Argue or ‘answer back’
- Make offensive comments
- Refuse to follow directions

Equal Opportunities

We expect all members of our school community to follow these Equal Opportunity guidelines. Students who persistently offend must expect serious consequences, including the possibility of permanent exclusion.

We want all our students’ and staff to feel valued, confident and safe.
We give the highest value to the individual, and all that he or she brings with them to enrich our school.
All students’ from all countries will be given the same opportunities at Kingsmead School.
Everybody should be treated fairly.
Racist, sexist or ageist behaviour will not be accepted at Kingsmead School.
Students should not refuse to work with others on the grounds of their race or religion.
Kingsmead School will not accept racist, sexist, ageist or graffiti of any kind.
Kingsmead School will not accept racist, sexist or ageist ‘jokes’.
We will not allow our students to bring racist, sexist or ageist materials into school.
We will not allow any kind of racist, sexist or ageist harassment.
Physical attacks of a racist; sexist or ageist nature will be punished severely.

Jewellery, Make Up, Basic Equipment and Banned Items

Jewellery and Make Up

Only simple, single gold ear studs are allowed and no more then one per ear.
Nose studs are not allowed.
Any chains with religious emblems must remain hidden under clothing at all times.
For health & safety reasons, no other jewellery is permitted.
False/acrylic nails are not permitted and students cannot wear coloured nail varnish.
A discreet amount of make up is permitted.

Basic Equipment

Pens
Pencils
Eraser
Ruler
School Planner

We also recommend

A suitable bag (without logos/motifs)
A calculator
A pocket dictionary
A watch
Pencil sharpener
Coloured/felt tip pens

Students are not permitted to bring the following items to school, THEY ARE BANNED and if students are found to be carrying them, they will be confiscated or destroyed.

Mobile phones
MP3 players
Walkmans
Electronic games
Laser pens
Bicycles
Skates
Chewing gum
Pagers
Aerosols
Tippex