School Uniform
At George Eliot Academy, we pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of our pupils. Our school uniform is an essential part of our school ethos and we work hard to ensure all of our pupils follow our strict policies on uniform and appearance. In the competitive world that we all live in, both adults and pupils are judged on their appearance and it is essential that we teach pupils the importance of good personal presentation.
Our school uniform is designed to be hard wearing, smart and affordable. All pupils should come to school every day in neat and clean uniform, showing the pride that they have in belonging to George Eliot Academy.
All members of staff will support the uniform policy, both in class and around the academy. The uniform policy supports the ethos of the school by determining the boundaries of acceptable dress. The wearing of the school uniform will support equal opportunities at George Eliot Academy.
School Uniform Suppliers:
Match Fit Kit Ltd
Weddington Road,
Nuneaton, Warwickshire. CV10 0AD
E: sales@matchfitkit.com
T: 024 7635 0630
https://www.matchfitkit.com/index.php/george-eliot-school.html
The School Wear Centre
1-3 Abbeygate Street
Nuneaton, Warwickshire. CV11 4EJ
T: 02476 341682
E: nuneatonschoolwearcentre@gmail.com
https://www.schoolwearsolutions.com/our-schools/the-george-eliot-school/
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Uniform
What happens if my child comes to school without school shoes?
If there is a genuine reason for your child not wearing school shoes we ask that you inform their Form tutor or head of year by email or telephone before your child arrives at school on that day. If no reason is provided your child will be isolated until this is corrected.
What happens if my child comes to school without a compulsory item?
If there is a genuine reason for your child not wearing a compulsory item, we ask that you inform their Form tutor or head of year by email or telephone before your child arrives at school on that day. If no reason is provided your child will be isolated until this is corrected.
What happens if I can’t afford to replace school uniform?
If you cannot afford to replace the school uniform please contact your child form tutor or pastoral leader by email or telephone. We can provide you in the direction to gain support with this.
Why can’t my child wear clothes, jewellery or make-up to express their personality and individuality?
School is a formal setting (just like a place of work or business) where pupils should be treated equally and have equal access to attention and support from staff. We do not want to encourage an environment where pupils are competing in terms of their appearance or how “fashionable” they look. Pupils very often claim that their appearance sets them apart from others and is an expression of individuality when actually they are simply conforming to the expectations of their peer group.
Why can’t my child wear piercings/nail extensions/varnish when I have been told that other children do?
Pupils often use this as their first defence with parents/carers and members of staff. Invariably, the truth is that everyone else is not being allowed to break the rules that also apply to your child. Where there are pupils wearing piercings/nail varnish/extensions then they will also be isolated until this is corrected.
Why can’t my child have nail extensions?
As previously stated, long nail extensions pose a risk when a pupils is engaged in physical activity or taking part in specific subjects within the curriculum. If one is ripped off or brushes another pupil, this can result in painful cuts and rips to the skin. In addition, the academy does not want to encourage an environment where such “additions” to appearances are taken as the norm.
