Keyham Lodge has a recognised dress code as it promotes the ethos of a school, provides a sense of belonging and identity and sets an appropriate tone for education. In addition to this we are preparing students for the standards they will be expected to adopt for their future jobs or chosen career.

The uniform consists of:

• Trousers, chinos, shorts, leggings & skirts plain black or dark grey. No jeans, jeggings or tracksuit/jogging bottoms etc. Skirts and shorts should be at least mid-thigh length ensuring they do not ride up above mid-thigh. In warm weather, students may wear plain black or grey shorts ensuring the logo is smaller than the palm of the hand.
• Shirts, Polo Shirts & Blouses – plain white, with a collar. Years 10 & 11 students may wear shirts of any colour with a collar, these shirts cannot be patterned. These items of clothing should not include a logo which is bigger than the size of the palm of a hand.
• Jumper or sweatshirts – black, navy or grey in colour. Logos can be worn as long as they do not exceed the size of the palm of a hand. Black or grey button up and zipped cardigans can be worn with no hoods.
• Piercings – Will be dealt with on an individual basis. In some circumstances a piercing may not be permitted within school due to health and safety reasons.
• Long acrylics, gel or nail extensions – Nail length should be no longer than 2cm from the cuticle due to health and safety risks.
• Footwear – No open toe footwear or high heels can be worn. This includes sliders/flip-flops or any footwear that does not have a supportive heel strap.
• Headwear - Pupils should not wear hats, caps, headscarves, balaclavas or any other head coverings including hoodies during lesson time unless it is due to religious/cultural reasons or is stated on their EHCP.

Reasonable adjustments can be made for a child if this is stated on their EHCP or they are experiencing a medical issue. When reasonable adjustments are made these should still follow the colours stated above unless specified on the student’s EHCP.

If a pupil arrives at school inappropriately dressed then support measures will be put in place to ensure the uniform guidelines above are followed this includes the school offering the student uniform which adheres to the school policy or in some cases the school offering to purchase school uniform to remove the barrier to education.