Academy Uniform Policy

Our uniform is how the local community recognises and makes judgements about us as an Academy and so it is important that students always present themselves in a positive disciplined way. We want all students to be proud to wear the uniform and have a sense of pride that they belong to The St Lawrence Academy. The uniform policy supports the ethos of the Academy where we expect all students to have respect for each other and for their appearance. Students are our ambassadors and this applies as much to their appearance going to and from the Academy as when they are studying in the Academy. A smart appearance will be expected at all times and parents / carers are asked to ensure that this is respected. Students are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times. The school uniform includes:

 

● Optional items:– Reversible black and teal rugby shirt with embroidered Academy logo.
Academy knitted jumper with teal stripe to be worn under the blazer.
Black Hoodie for PE

● All students should carry a school bag for books and equipment.
● Prefects will all be issued with a specific tie embroidered with the Academy logo.
● If a hijab is to be worn for religious reasons, it must be plain black.

 

Personal Appearance
● No extreme hairstyles or colours (judgement on hair will be made by the Headteacher or SLT).
● No long, painted or acrylic nails
● No jewellery allowed except for a watch and a maximum of one small stud earring in each ear lobe, nor should there be any other piercings visible elsewhere. Exceptions will not be made for new piercings.
● Non uniform jumpers/jackets must not be worn under blazers.
● No hats/scarves are to be worn in the building at any time.

Coats :. Students may wear coats in the academy, but they must be removed before entering classrooms. They should carry them or place them in their bag as there is no longer a cloakroom facility,

Hoodies/Non academy jumpers are NOT academy uniform and should not be worn under or over blazers inside/outside the building,

The Academy reserves the right to send a student home if they are not in the correct uniform.

The academy commits itself to creating an environment for everyone that is characterised by our core values of Truth, Justice, Forgiveness, Generosity and Respect.  These values have been used to determine this policy.  This policy is updated annually.

 

 

Where to purchase the uniform

We have partnered with Shah’s School and Academies Uniform service to support you with the purchase of Blazers, Ties and Skirts and from summer 2021 PE Kit also. CLICK HERE or visit https://www.shahsuniform.co.uk/st-lawrence-academy

Trousers, shirts, socks and shoes are available from all good uniform stockists

School Meals

We are a cashless academy and all our payments are processed through
Parentpay. Lunch money can be allocated to your child’s dinner card online,
as well as payments for any trips or resources. You will need to activate
your account and log online to do this. If you do not have access online,
you can do this at the academy reception. If you require your activation
username and password please contact the academy.

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Free School Meals

Free school meals are offered to children of families who receive one of the following:

  • Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guarantee element of Pension Credit
  • Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
  • Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190

If your child qualifies for free school meals you may also receive a school clothing grant. 

Registering for free meals could also raise an extra £900 per child for the academy, to fund valuable support like extra tuition, additional teaching staff or after school activities.

How to apply:

You can apply online: Apply for free school meals here

Food is available to purchase from the academy diner at break and lunch times.
A main meal deal is £2.65 which consists of 1 main meal from the the meal of the day list or a sandwich & a small bottle of water or a cake, cookie or piece of fruit.
A Jacket Potato meal deal is £2.65 and consists of 1 Jacket Potato, 1 Filling and a small bottle of water and a cake,cookie or piece of fruit.
The free school meal allowance is given to the value of £2.65 per day which can be used at either break or lunch time. However be aware if part of the allowance is used at break, a full meal deal will be unavailable at lunchtime.
Lunch money should be added to your child’s lunch balance via Parentpay to purchase items or any additional items over the free school meal allowance.  There is a daily amount for all students at £4.50 per day as a maximum spend, however you can choose to either increase or decrease this amount by emailing [email protected].. You can track your child’s usage via your Parentpay account.