Uniform
At Arrow Vale we take pride in our uniform and have welcomed many comments from people within our community on how smart the students look and that they are excellent ambassadors for the school.
We are firm believers in a school uniform that is properly and consistently worn. We believe that this helps young people to develop a real pride in themselves and their school and to look smart helps them to think smart too.
We expect that all students wear the uniform both in school and when representing the school at events or on visits. When the students are travelling to and from school in the community, we expect that the same high uniform expectations are met with the students wearing the uniform with pride and role modelling our beliefs. In this respect we expect no less from our students than an employer would expect of their employees.
Compulsory Uniform - Boys
- A black blazer with red piping and the Arrow Vale logo.
- Formal white collared shirt buttoned to the neck
- Arrow Vale school tie
- Formal black trousers – chinos, jeans or drainpipe fitted trousers are not permitted. No skinny fit trousers are permitted.
- Formal plain black shoes. Students are not permitted to wear black trainers or pumps or Velcro style shoes. Shoes or boots with logos and branding are not permitted. Boys are not permitted to wear boots however during bad weather they may walk to school in appropriate footwear and change into their shoes wine at school.
PE Kit:
- Shorts
- Polo shirts/rugby long sleeved top embroidered with the school logo
- Red and black socks
- Shin pads
- Trainers for indoor use (no black soles) and trainers for outdoor use.
- The boys will also need football/rugby boots.
Compulsory Uniform - Girls
- A black blazer with red piping and the Arrow Vale logo.
- Formal white collared shirt buttoned to the neck – not to be tight fitted or of a stretch material.
- Arrow Vale school tie
- Formal black trousers – these must not be of a stretchy Lycra material or tight fitting. No skinny fit trousers are permitted. The trousers must not have external buckles, rivets, zips or logos.
OR
- Formal black school skirt – this must be knee length with the Arrow Vale Logo which can be purchased from suppliers.
- Formal plain black shoes. Students are not permitted to wear black trainers or pumps. Shoes with buckles, studs and logos are not permitted. Girls are not permitted to wear boots however during bad weather they may walk to school in appropriate footwear and change into their shoes when at school. Maximum heel height of an inch is acceptable.
PE Kit:
- Shorts or skort
- PE top embroidered with the school logo
- Red and black socks
- Shin pads
- Trainers for indoor use (no black soles) and trainers for outdoor use.
- The girls are welcome to bring in football/rugby boots – they will be required if the student wishes to represent the school in football/rugby fixtures.
Optional Uniform
- Plain black ‘V’ necked jumper with the Arrow Vale Logo can be worn underneath the blazer in cold weather.
- Plain black ‘V’ neck cardigan with the Arrow Vale Logo can be worn underneath the blazer in cold weather.
Optional PE Kit:
- Tracksuit trousers with Arrow Vale Logo
- Tracksuit top (option of 2 styles) with Arrow Vale Logo
- Leggings with Arrow Vale Logo
- Underlayer plain black long-sleeved top – to be worn UNDER the Arrow Vale Logo polo shirt
- Towel for showers
Buying School Uniform
Please see below information about our preferred supplier:
6 Dunlop Road, Hunt End Trading Estate, Redditch B97 5XP. Tel: 01527 545555
Additional Information
Uniform
The school hold a stock of uniform and shoes; if students attend school dressed inappropriately, they will be expected to borrow items and change. We reserve the right to either send a student home or place them in isolation until the uniform has been rectified.
At no time must students wear hoodies, baseball caps, or any other headwear (expect for religious purposes) during school time on the school site.
Bags/Equipment
All students are required to carry a suitable bag to transport their learning toolkit, books, equipment and PE kit. We do not have lockers, so students are responsible for their possessions at all times during the school day.
All students must have the basics of a pen, pencil, rubber, sharpener, ruler, calculator and their Learning Journal for everyday and each lesson.
Hairstyles
Hairstyles should be in keeping with a formal place of work, i.e. no extreme hairstyles or colours, no patterns or undercuts shaved into the hair. Grade 0 - 0.5 are not permitted either. The shaving of lines into the eyebrow or hair line is not acceptable including cat scratchers.
Jewellery
Jewellery should be kept to a minimum. Only one small stud type earring per ear, worn in the lower ear lobe is permitted. Ear widener/expander such as spike is not permitted. No other facial piercings are permitted. One signet ring on a hand, no bangles or bracelets to be worn. All jewellery must be removed for PE Lessons. Plasters cannot be used to cover piercings.
Makeup, Nails and False Eye Lashes
Make up needs to remain discreet; if it is deemed to be excessive the student will be asked to remove it. Fake nails/tips and coloured nail polish are not permitted in school. No false eye lashes, you will be asked to remove them..
Mobile Phones and Smart Watches
Mobile phones and smart watches are not permitted in school and if they are seen they will be confiscated. We do understand that some students need to carry a phone on the way to and from school however, once in school they must be switched off and in their school bag.
Parents will be asked to collect the device and invited into school for a meeting if there are repeated incidents where the student’s device is seen; the student may face a fixed term exclusion for persistent refusal to follow this school rule. The school prides itself on keeping students safe and our policy on phones and electronic devices is to ensure that the misuse of these items is prevented.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO PLACE THE STUDENT IN ISOLATION UNTIL THE ISSUE HAS BEEN RECTIFIED AND OUR EXPECTATIONS HAVE BEEN MET.