School Uniform

Parkhill Secondary - School Uniform

CLOTHING/UNIFORM

Given that there is substantial parental and public approval of a dress code, schools in this authority are encouraged to develop a school dress code. In encouraging a dress code policy, account must be taken in any proposals to prevent any direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of race or gender. Any proposals will be the subject of widespread consultation with parents/guardians and pupils. Against this background it should be noted that it is in the policy of the Education Services Committee to encourage schools to develop an appropriate dress code policy.

There are forms of dress, which are unacceptable in school, such as items of clothing which:

Potentially encourage faction (such as football colours).
Could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans).
Could cause health and safety difficulties, such as loose-fitting clothing, dangling earrings.
Are made from flammable materials.
Could cause damage to flooring.
Carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco.
Could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or could be used by others to do so.

Glasgow City Council is concerned at the level of claims being received regarding the loss of pupils’ clothing and/or personal belongings.

Parents/Guardians are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable belongings and unnecessarily expensive items of clothing are not brought to school.

Parents/Guardians should note that the authority does not carry insurance to cover the loss of such items and any claims submitted are likely to be met only where the authority can be shown to have been negligent.

Please also note that excessive and visible piercings are not acceptable in school and that pupils may be asked to remove these.