20th January 2023
Dear Parent / Carer
I would like to draw your attention to the following point from our uniform policy which is shared with parents regularly.
- 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.
We are currently experiencing a high volume of students who arrive at the academy wearing a nose stud. The wearing of a nose stud is not permitted at the academy, which includes any new piercings and it being too soon to remove them. Clear or flesh coloured nose studs are not allowed as an alternative.
If a student is wearing a nose stud they will be asked to remove it and it will be confiscated until the end of the day. A refusal to follow this reasonable instruction will result in sanctions being issued.
Our policy makes it clear that:
The academy reserves the right to send a student home if they are not in the correct uniform.
With effect from Monday 23rd January, if a student is unable to remove their nose stud they will be sent home temporarily to have the nose stud removed by a parent/carer or in order to make arrangements for it to be removed by a professional body piercer. This short absence will be authorised but we would expect the student to return to the academy later that day where possible. Extended absences may be unauthorised.
By sending your child to the academy you are agreeing to adhere to our published policies and we hope you will support us to address this issue by not allowing your child to wear a nose piercing to school. and ensure your child adheres to the uniform policy.
Yours sincerely
P Dalowsky
Phill Dalowsky
Headteacher
