School Uniform Policy
Given that there is a substantial parental and public approval of uniform, schools in South
Ayrshire are free to encourage the wearing of school uniform. In encouraging the wearing of
uniform, 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 and pupils. Against this background it should be noted
that it is the policy of South Ayrshire Council not to insist on pupils wearing uniform or having
specialist items of clothing as a prerequisite to their attending and engaging in all of the
activities of the curriculum.
There are forms of dress which are unacceptable in school such as items of clothing which:
- Potentially, encourage friction(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 and facial piercings, are made from flammable material, in practical classes; - Could cause damage to flooring;
- Carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco;
- Could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so;
- No hooded tops should be worn in class; these are classed as outside clothing and
should be removed.
