School Uniform

Here in Larkhall Academy we have clear expectations regarding school uniform. We want to create an ethos where our pupils have a clear sense of belonging in the school and wider community and they wear their uniform with pride. We ask all parents/carers to support the school by encouraging your child(ren) to adhere to the agreed dress code and the wearing of our school uniform.

In addition, the wearing of a uniform helps towards increasing the protection of all pupils. The wearing of a uniform helps staff and the pupils to distinguish between who belongs to the school and those who may be visitors. This enables staff to approach and identify visitors more readily and helps in trying to offer a safer environment for pupils and teachers alike.

Larkhall Academy Uniform

· Black trousers or skirt

· White shirt

· school tie and/or school hoodie (with school badge)

· PE T-Shirts are also available.

There are forms of dress which are unacceptable in all schools such as:

· the wearing of football colours clothing with slogans that may cause offence (anti-religious, symbolism or political slogans)

· clothing which advertises alcohol, tobacco or drugs

· clothing which can be deemed unsuitable in terms of health and safety grounds such as shell suits, combat style clothing, dangling earrings, loose fitting clothes particularly in practical classes

· articles of clothing that could be deemed to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so

· footwear that may damage flooring.

Cost of the School Day

To help in our pledge to lower the cost of the school day we have an online uniform shop which has a selection of new and pre-loved uniform items. This can be accessed at https://uniformerly.co.uk/ and entering the details of Larkhall Academy. We would also welcome donations of uniform items for our shop.

Equality

Equality of opportunity is an important aspect of the life of the school. Any proposals on the dress code and on what constitutes the school uniform will be the subject of discussion with the Parent Council and where appropriate consultation with parents, pupils and staff.

Uniform Suppliers

Our uniform items can be purchased from the following local suppliers:

Scotcrest, 41 Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 7AH, 01698-760438 https://scotcrestschools.co.uk/Find-Your-School/South-Lanarkshire/Larkhall%20Academy 

ALJ Industrial Supplies, 27 Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB, 01555 665715 https://www.aljonline.co.uk/shop-by-school/larkhall-academy

Larkhall Academy School Office – a limited supply of stock is available to buy in cash from the school office – Junior Tie £6.50, Senior Tie £6.50, Hoodie £16, PE T-shirt £7.50